Public Law 116–92: To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2020 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. Public Law92 Public Law 116–92133 Stat. 1198 2019-12-20 2019-12-20 United States Government Publishing OfficeNational Archives and Records AdministrationOffice of the Federal Registertext/xmlENPursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 4.15.31;Stage2.202507022026-01-02 116public ?1197PUBLIC LAW 116–92—DEC. 20, 2019 NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION
ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020 133 STAT. 1198 Public Law116–92 116th Congress
An Act To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2020 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.

Dec. 20, 2019

[S. 1790]

   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020.
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.  This Act may be cited as the “National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020”.
SEC. 2. ORGANIZATION OF ACT INTO DIVISIONS; TABLE OF CONTENTS.(a) Divisions.—This Act is organized into four divisions as follows:(1) Division A—Department of Defense Authorizations. (2) Division B—Military Construction Authorizations. (3) Division C—Department of Energy National Security Authorizations and Other Authorizations. (4) Division D—Funding Tables. (5) Division E—Intelligence Authorizations for Fiscal Years 2018, 2019, and 2020. (6) Division F—Other Matters. (b) Table of Contents.—The table of contents for this Act is as follows: Sec. 1.  Sec. 2.  Sec. 3.  Sec. 4.  DIVISION A— TITLE I— Subtitle A— Sec. 101.  Subtitle B— Sec. 111.  Subtitle C— Sec. 121.  Sec. 122.  Sec. 123.  Sec. 124.  Sec. 125.  Sec. 126.  Sec. 127.  Sec. 128.  Sec. 129.  Sec. 130.  Sec. 131.  Sec. 132.  Sec. 133.  Sec. 134.  Subtitle D— Sec. 141.  Sec. 142.  Sec. 143.  Sec. 144.  Sec. 145.  Sec. 146.  Sec. 147.  Sec. 148.  Sec. 149.  Sec. 150.  Sec. 151.  Sec. 152.  Sec. 153.  Subtitle E— Sec. 161.  Sec. 162.  Sec. 163.  Sec. 164.  Sec. 165.  Sec. 166.  Sec. 167.  Sec. 168.  Sec. 169.  TITLE II— Subtitle A— Sec. 201.  Subtitle B— Sec. 211.  Sec. 212.  Sec. 213.  Sec. 214.  Sec. 215.  Sec. 216.  Sec. 217.  Sec. 218.  Sec. 219.  Sec. 220.  Sec. 221.  Sec. 222.  Sec. 223.  Sec. 224.  Sec. 225.  Sec. 226.  Sec. 227.  Sec. 228.  Sec. 229.  Sec. 230.  Sec. 231.  Sec. 232.  Sec. 233.  Sec. 234.  Sec. 235.  Sec. 236.  Sec. 237.  Sec. 238.  Sec. 239.  Sec. 240.  Subtitle C— Sec. 251.  Sec. 252.  Sec. 253.  Sec. 254.  Sec. 255.  Sec. 256.  Sec. 257.  Sec. 258.  Sec. 259.  Sec. 260.  Sec. 261.  Sec. 262.  Sec. 263.  Sec. 264.  Sec. 265.  Sec. 266.  TITLE III— Subtitle A— Sec. 301.  Subtitle B— Sec. 311.  Sec. 312.  Sec. 313.  Sec. 314.  Sec. 315.  Sec. 316.  Sec. 317.  Sec. 318.  Sec. 319.  Sec. 320.  Sec. 321.  Sec. 322.  Sec. 323.  Sec. 324.  Sec. 325.  Sec. 326.  Sec. 327.  Sec. 328.  Sec. 329.  Sec. 330.  Sec. 331.  Sec. 332.  Sec. 333.  Sec. 334.  Sec. 335.  Sec. 336.  Sec. 337.  Sec. 338.  Subtitle C— Sec. 341.  Sec. 342.  Sec. 343.  Sec. 344.  Sec. 345.  Subtitle D— Sec. 351.  Sec. 352.  Sec. 353.  Sec. 354.  Sec. 355.  Sec. 356.  Sec. 357.  Sec. 358.  Sec. 359.  Subtitle E— Sec. 361.  Sec. 362.  Sec. 363.  Sec. 364.  Sec. 365.  Sec. 366.  Subtitle F— Sec. 371.  Sec. 372.  Sec. 373.  Sec. 374.  Sec. 375.  Sec. 376.  Sec. 377.  Sec. 378.  TITLE IV— Subtitle A— Sec. 401.  Sec. 402.  Subtitle B— Sec. 411.  Sec. 412.  Sec. 413.  Sec. 414.  Sec. 415.  Sec. 416.  Subtitle C— Sec. 421.  TITLE V— Subtitle A— Sec. 501.  Sec. 502.  Sec. 503.  Sec. 504.  Sec. 505.  Sec. 506.  Sec. 507.  Sec. 508.  Sec. 509.  Sec. 510.  Sec. 510A.  Sec. 510B.  Subtitle B— Sec. 511.  Sec. 512.  Sec. 513.  Sec. 514.  Sec. 515.  Sec. 516.  Sec. 517.  Sec. 518.  Sec. 519.  Sec. 520.  Sec. 520A.  Sec. 520B.  Sec. 520C.  Subtitle C— Sec. 521.  Sec. 522.  Sec. 523.  Sec. 524.  Sec. 525.  Sec. 526.  Sec. 527.  Sec. 528.  Sec. 529.  Sec. 530.  Sec. 530A.  Sec. 530B.  Subtitle D— Sec. 531.  Sec. 532.  Sec. 533.  Sec. 534.  Sec. 535.  Sec. 536.  Sec. 537.  Sec. 538.  Sec. 539.  Sec. 540.  Sec. 540A.  Sec. 540B.  Sec. 540C.  Sec. 540D.  Sec. 540E.  Sec. 540F.  Sec. 540G.  Sec. 540H.  Sec. 540I.  Sec. 540J.  Sec. 540K.  Sec. 540L.  Sec. 540M.  Sec. 540N.  Subtitle E— Sec. 541.  Sec. 542.  Sec. 543.  Sec. 544.  Sec. 545.  Sec. 546.  Sec. 547.  Sec. 548.  Sec. 549.  Sec. 550.  Sec. 550A.  Sec. 550B.  Sec. 550C.  Sec. 550D.  Sec. 550E.  Sec. 550F.  Subtitle F— Sec. 551.  Sec. 552.  Sec. 553.  Sec. 554.  Sec. 555.  Sec. 556.  Sec. 557.  Sec. 558.  Sec. 559.  Sec. 560.  Sec. 560A.  Sec. 560B.  Subtitle G— Sec. 561.  Sec. 562.  Sec. 563.  Sec. 564.  Sec. 565.  Sec. 566.  Sec. 567.  Sec. 568.  Sec. 569.  Sec. 570.  Sec. 570A.  Sec. 570B.  Sec. 570C.  Sec. 570D.  Sec. 570E.  Sec. 570F.  Sec. 570G.  Subtitle H— Sec. 571.  Sec. 572.  Sec. 573.  Sec. 574.  Sec. 575.  Sec. 576.  Sec. 577.  Sec. 578.  Sec. 579.  Sec. 580.  Sec. 580A.  Sec. 580B.  Sec. 580C.  Sec. 580D.  Sec. 580E.  Sec. 580F.  Sec. 580G.  Sec. 580H.  Sec. 580I.  Subtitle I— Sec. 581.  Sec. 582.  Sec. 583.  Sec. 584.  Subtitle J— Sec. 591.  Sec. 592.  Sec. 593.  Sec. 594.  Sec. 595.  Sec. 596.  Sec. 597.  Sec. 598.  Sec. 599.  Sec. 599A.  Sec. 599B.  Sec. 599C.  TITLE VI— Subtitle A— Sec. 601.  Sec. 602.  Sec. 603.  Sec. 604.  Sec. 605.  Sec. 606.  Sec. 607.  Sec. 608.  Sec. 609.  Subtitle B— Sec. 611.  Subtitle C— Sec. 621.  Sec. 622.  Sec. 623.  Sec. 624.  Sec. 625.  Subtitle D— Sec. 631.  Sec. 632.  Sec. 633.  Subtitle E— Sec. 641.  Sec. 642.  Subtitle F— Sec. 651.  Sec. 652.  Sec. 653.  Sec. 654.  Sec. 655.  Sec. 656.  TITLE VII— Subtitle A— Sec. 701.  Sec. 702.  Sec. 703.  Sec. 704.  Sec. 705.  Sec. 706.  Sec. 707.  Subtitle B— Sec. 711.  Sec. 712.  Sec. 713.  Sec. 714.  Sec. 715.  Sec. 716.  Sec. 717.  Sec. 718.  Sec. 719.  Sec. 720.  Sec. 721.  Sec. 722.  Subtitle C— Sec. 731.  Sec. 732.  Sec. 733.  Sec. 734.  Sec. 735.  Sec. 736.  Sec. 737.  Sec. 738.  Sec. 739.  Sec. 740.  Sec. 741.  Sec. 742.  Sec. 743.  Sec. 744.  Sec. 745.  Sec. 746.  Sec. 747.  Sec. 748.  Sec. 749.  Sec. 750.  TITLE VIII— Subtitle A— Sec. 800.  Sec. 801.  Sec. 802.  Sec. 803.  Sec. 804.  Sec. 805.  Sec. 806.  Sec. 807.  Sec. 808.  Sec. 809.  Sec. 810.  Subtitle B— Sec. 815.  Sec. 816.  Sec. 817.  Sec. 818.  Sec. 819.  Sec. 820.  Sec. 821.  Sec. 822.  Sec. 823.  Sec. 824.  Sec. 825.  Sec. 826.  Sec. 827.  Subtitle C— Sec. 830.  Sec. 831.  Sec. 832.  Sec. 833.  Subtitle D— Sec. 835.  Sec. 836.  Sec. 837.  Sec. 838.  Sec. 839.  Sec. 840.  Sec. 841.  Subtitle E— Sec. 845.  Sec. 846.  Sec. 847.  Sec. 848.  Sec. 849.  Sec. 850.  Sec. 851.  Sec. 852.  Sec. 853.  Sec. 854.  Sec. 855.  Sec. 856.  Sec. 857.  Subtitle F— Sec. 860.  Sec. 861.  Sec. 862.  Sec. 863.  Sec. 864.  Sec. 865.  Subtitle G— Sec. 870.  Sec. 871.  Sec. 872.  Sec. 873.  Sec. 874.  Sec. 875.  Sec. 876.  Sec. 877.  Sec. 878.  Sec. 879.  Sec. 880.  Sec. 881.  Sec. 882.  Sec. 883.  Sec. 884.  Subtitle H— Sec. 885.  Sec. 886.  Sec. 887.  Sec. 888.  Sec. 889.  Sec. 890.  Sec. 891.  Sec. 892.  Sec. 893.  TITLE IX— Subtitle A— Sec. 901.  Sec. 902.  Sec. 903.  Sec. 904.  Sec. 905.  Sec. 906.  Subtitle B— Sec. 911.  Subtitle C— Sec. 921.  Sec. 922.  Sec. 923.  Subtitle D— Sec. 951.  Sec. 952.  Sec. 953.  Sec. 954.  Sec. 955.  Sec. 956.  Sec. 957.  Sec. 958.  Sec. 959.  Sec. 960.  Sec. 961.  TITLE X— Subtitle A— Sec. 1001.  Sec. 1002.  Sec. 1003.  Sec. 1004.  Sec. 1005.  Sec. 1006.  Sec. 1007.  Sec. 1008.  Sec. 1009.  Sec. 1010.  Sec. 1011.  Sec. 1012.  Subtitle B— Sec. 1021.  Sec. 1022.  Sec. 1023.  Sec. 1024.  Subtitle C— Sec. 1031.  Sec. 1032.  Sec. 1033.  Sec. 1034.  Sec. 1035.  Sec. 1036.  Sec. 1037.  Sec. 1038.  Sec. 1039.  Subtitle D— Sec. 1041.  Sec. 1042.  Sec. 1043.  Sec. 1044.  Sec. 1045.  Sec. 1046.  Sec. 1047.  Subtitle E— Sec. 1051.  Sec. 1052.  Sec. 1053.  Sec. 1054.  Sec. 1055.  Sec. 1056.  Sec. 1057.  Sec. 1058.  TITLE XI— Subtitle A— Sec. 1101.  Sec. 1102.  Sec. 1103.  Sec. 1104.  Sec. 1105.  Sec. 1106.  Sec. 1107.  Sec. 1108.  Sec. 1109.  Sec. 1110.  Sec. 1111.  Sec. 1112.  Sec. 1113.  Sec. 1114.  Sec. 1115.  Sec. 1116.  Sec. 1117.  Subtitle B— Sec. 1121.  Sec. 1122.  Sec. 1123.  Sec. 1124.  Subtitle C— Sec. 1131.  Sec. 1132.  Sec. 1133.  Sec. 1134.  Sec. 1135.  TITLE XII— Subtitle A— Sec. 1201.  Sec. 1202.  Sec. 1203.  Sec. 1204.  Sec. 1205.  Sec. 1206.  Sec. 1207.  Sec. 1208.  Sec. 1209.  Sec. 1210.  Sec. 1210A.  Subtitle B— Sec. 1211.  Sec. 1212.  Sec. 1213.  Sec. 1214.  Sec. 1215.  Sec. 1216.  Sec. 1217.  Sec. 1218.  Sec. 1219.  Subtitle C— Sec. 1221.  Sec. 1222.  Sec. 1223.  Sec. 1224.  Sec. 1225.  Sec. 1226.  Sec. 1227.  Sec. 1228.  Subtitle D— Sec. 1231.  Sec. 1232.  Sec. 1233.  Sec. 1234.  Sec. 1235.  Sec. 1236.  Sec. 1237.  Sec. 1238.  Sec. 1239.  Subtitle E— Sec. 1241.  Sec. 1242.  Sec. 1243.  Sec. 1244.  Sec. 1245.  Sec. 1246.  Sec. 1247.  Sec. 1248.  Sec. 1249.  Sec. 1250.  Sec. 1250A.  Subtitle F— Sec. 1251.  Sec. 1252.  Sec. 1253.  Sec. 1254.  Sec. 1255.  Sec. 1256.  Sec. 1257.  Sec. 1258.  Sec. 1259.  Sec. 1260.  Sec. 1260A.  Sec. 1260B.  Sec. 1260C.  Sec. 1260D.  Sec. 1260E.  Sec. 1260F.  Sec. 1260G.  Sec. 1260H.  Sec. 1260I.  Sec. 1260J.  Sec. 1260K.  Subtitle G— Sec. 1261.  Sec. 1262.  Sec. 1263.  Sec. 1264.  Sec. 1265.  Sec. 1266.  Sec. 1267.  Sec. 1268.  Sec. 1269.  Sec. 1270.  Sec. 1271.  Sec. 1272.  Sec. 1273.  Sec. 1274.  Sec. 1275.  Sec. 1276.  Sec. 1277.  Sec. 1278.  Sec. 1279.  Sec. 1280.  Sec. 1281.  Sec. 1282.  Sec. 1283.  Sec. 1284.  Sec. 1285.  TITLE XIII— Sec. 1301.  TITLE XIV— Subtitle A— Sec. 1401.  Sec. 1402.  Sec. 1403.  Sec. 1404.  Sec. 1405.  Subtitle B— Sec. 1411.  Sec. 1412.  TITLE XV— Sec. 1501.  Sec. 1502.  Subtitle A— Sec. 1511.  Sec. 1512.  Sec. 1513.  Sec. 1514.  Sec. 1515.  Sec. 1516.  Sec. 1517.  Sec. 1518.  Sec. 1519.  Sec. 1520.  Sec. 1520A.  Subtitle B— Sec. 1521.  Sec. 1522.  Sec. 1523.  Sec. 1524.  TITLE XVI— Subtitle A— Sec. 1601.  Sec. 1602.  Sec. 1603.  Sec. 1604.  Sec. 1605.  Sec. 1606.  Sec. 1607.  Sec. 1608.  Sec. 1609.  Sec. 1610.  Sec. 1611.  Sec. 1612.  Sec. 1613.  Sec. 1614.  Subtitle B— Sec. 1621.  Sec. 1622.  Sec. 1623.  Sec. 1624.  Sec. 1625.  Sec. 1626.  Sec. 1627.  Sec. 1628.  Sec. 1629.  Subtitle C— Sec. 1631.  Sec. 1632.  Sec. 1633.  Sec. 1634.  Sec. 1635.  Sec. 1636.  Sec. 1637.  Sec. 1638.  Sec. 1639.  Sec. 1640.  Sec. 1641.  Sec. 1642.  Sec. 1643.  Sec. 1644.  Sec. 1645.  Sec. 1646.  Sec. 1647.  Sec. 1648.  Sec. 1649.  Sec. 1650.  Sec. 1651.  Sec. 1652.  Sec. 1653.  Sec. 1654.  Sec. 1655.  Sec. 1656.  Sec. 1657.  Sec. 1658.  Sec. 1659.  Sec. 1660.  Subtitle D— Sec. 1661.  Sec. 1662.  Sec. 1663.  Sec. 1664.  Sec. 1665.  Sec. 1666.  Sec. 1667.  Sec. 1668.  Sec. 1669.  Sec. 1670.  Sec. 1671.  Sec. 1672.  Sec. 1673.  Sec. 1674.  Sec. 1675.  Sec. 1676.  Sec. 1677.  Sec. 1678.  Sec. 1679.  Sec. 1680.  Subtitle E— Sec. 1681.  Sec. 1682.  Sec. 1683.  Sec. 1684.  Sec. 1685.  Sec. 1686.  Sec. 1687.  Sec. 1688.  Sec. 1689.  Sec. 1690.  Sec. 1691.  Sec. 1692.  Sec. 1693.  Subtitle F— Sec. 1694.  Sec. 1695.  Sec. 1696.  Sec. 1697.  Sec. 1698.  Sec. 1699.  TITLE XVII— Subtitle A— Sec. 1701.  Sec. 1702.  Sec. 1703.  Sec. 1704.  Sec. 1705.  Sec. 1706.  Sec. 1707.  Sec. 1708.  Sec. 1709.  Sec. 1710.  Sec. 1711.  Sec. 1712.  Sec. 1713.  Sec. 1714.  Sec. 1715.  Sec. 1716.  Sec. 1717.  Sec. 1718.  Sec. 1719.  Sec. 1720.  Sec. 1721.  Sec. 1722.  Sec. 1723.  Sec. 1724.  Subtitle B— Sec. 1731.  Sec. 1732.  Sec. 1733.  Sec. 1734.  Sec. 1735.  Sec. 1736.  Sec. 1737.  Sec. 1738.  Sec. 1739.  Sec. 1740.  Sec. 1741.  Sec. 1742.  Sec. 1743.  Sec. 1744.  Sec. 1745.  Sec. 1746.  Sec. 1747.  Sec. 1748.  Sec. 1749.  Sec. 1750.  Sec. 1751.  Sec. 1752.  Sec. 1753.  Sec. 1754.  Sec. 1755.  Sec. 1756.  Sec. 1757.  Sec. 1758.  Sec. 1759.  Sec. 1760.  DIVISION B— Sec. 2001.  Sec. 2002.  Sec. 2003.  TITLE XXI— Sec. 2101.  Sec. 2102.  Sec. 2103.  Sec. 2104.  TITLE XXII— Sec. 2201.  Sec. 2202.  Sec. 2203.  Sec. 2204.  Sec. 2205.  TITLE XXIII— Sec. 2301.  Sec. 2302.  Sec. 2303.  Sec. 2304.  Sec. 2305.  Sec. 2306.  Sec. 2307.  Sec. 2308.  Sec. 2309.  TITLE XXIV— Sec. 2401.  Sec. 2402.  Sec. 2403.  TITLE XXV— Subtitle A— Sec. 2501.  Sec. 2502.  Subtitle B— Sec. 2511.  TITLE XXVI— Sec. 2601.  Sec. 2602.  Sec. 2603.  Sec. 2604.  Sec. 2605.  Sec. 2606.  TITLE XXVII— Sec. 2701.  Sec. 2702.  TITLE XXVIII— Subtitle A— Sec. 2801.  Sec. 2802.  Sec. 2803.  Sec. 2804.  Sec. 2805.  Sec. 2806.  Sec. 2807.  Sec. 2808.  Sec. 2809.  Sec. 2810.  Sec. 2811.  Subtitle B— Sec. 2821.  Sec. 2822.  Sec. 2823.  Subtitle C— Sec. 2831.  Sec. 2832.  Sec. 2833.  Sec. 2834.  Subtitle D— Sec. 2841.  Subtitle E— Sec. 2851.  Subtitle F— Sec. 2861.  Sec. 2862.  Sec. 2863.  Sec. 2864.  Sec. 2865.  Sec. 2866.  Sec. 2867.  Sec. 2868.  Sec. 2869.  Sec. 2870.  Sec. 2871.  TITLE XXIX— Subtitle A— Sec. 2901.  Sec. 2902.  Sec. 2903.  Sec. 2904.  Sec. 2905.  Subtitle B— Sec. 2911.  Sec. 2912.  Sec. 2913.  Sec. 2914.  Sec. 2915.  TITLE XXX— Sec. 3001.  Subtitle A— Sec. 3011.  Sec. 3012.  Sec. 3013.  Sec. 3014.  Sec. 3015.  Sec. 3016.  Sec. 3017.  Sec. 3018.  Sec. 3019.  Sec. 3020.  Sec. 3021.  Sec. 3022.  Sec. 3023.  Sec. 3024.  Subtitle B— Sec. 3031.  Sec. 3032.  Sec. 3033.  Sec. 3034.  Sec. 3035.  Sec. 3036.  Sec. 3037.  Subtitle C— Sec. 3041.  Sec. 3042.  Sec. 3043.  Sec. 3044.  Sec. 3045.  Subtitle D— Sec. 3051.  Sec. 3052.  Sec. 3053.  Sec. 3054.  Sec. 3055.  Sec. 3056.  Sec. 3057.  Sec. 3058.  Subtitle E— Sec. 3061.  Sec. 3062.  Sec. 3063.  Sec. 3064.  DIVISION C— TITLE XXXI— Subtitle A— Sec. 3101.  Sec. 3102.  Sec. 3103.  Sec. 3104.  Subtitle B— Sec. 3111.  Sec. 3112.  Sec. 3113.  Sec. 3114.  Sec. 3115.  Sec. 3116.  Sec. 3117.  Sec. 3118.  Sec. 3119.  Sec. 3120.  Sec. 3121.  Sec. 3122.  Subtitle C— Sec. 3131.  Sec. 3132.  Sec. 3133.  Sec. 3134.  Sec. 3135.  Sec. 3136.  Sec. 3137.  Sec. 3138.  Sec. 3139.  TITLE XXXII— Sec. 3201.  Sec. 3202.  Sec. 3203.  TITLE XXXIV— Sec. 3401.  TITLE XXXV— Subtitle A— Sec. 3501.  Sec. 3502.  Sec. 3503.  Sec. 3504.  Sec. 3505.  Sec. 3506.  Sec. 3507.  Sec. 3508.  Sec. 3509.  Sec. 3510.  Sec. 3511.  Sec. 3512.  Sec. 3513.  Sec. 3514.  Sec. 3515.  Sec. 3516.  Sec. 3517.  Sec. 3518.  Sec. 3519.  Subtitle B— Sec. 3521.  Subtitle C— Sec. 3531.  Sec. 3532.  Sec. 3533.  Sec. 3534.  Part I— Sec. 3541.  Sec. 3542.  Sec. 3543.  Sec. 3544.  Sec. 3545.  Sec. 3546.  Sec. 3547.  Part II— Sec. 3551.  Sec. 3552.  Sec. 3553.  Sec. 3554.  Part III— Sec. 3561.  Sec. 3562.  Sec. 3563.  Part IV— Sec. 3571.  Sec. 3572.  DIVISION D— Sec. 4001.  TITLE XLI— Sec. 4101.  Sec. 4102.  Sec. 4103.  TITLE XLII— Sec. 4201.  Sec. 4202.  Sec. 4203.  TITLE XLIII— Sec. 4301.  Sec. 4302.  Sec. 4303.  TITLE XLIV— Sec. 4401.  Sec. 4402.  TITLE XLV— Sec. 4501.  Sec. 4502.  TITLE XLVI— Sec. 4601.  Sec. 4602.  Sec. 4603.  TITLE XLVII— Sec. 4701.  DIVISION E— Sec. 5001.  Sec. 5002.  Sec. 5003.  Subdivision 1— Sec. 5100.  TITLE LI— Sec. 5101.  Sec. 5102.  Sec. 5103.  TITLE LII— Sec. 5201.  TITLE LIII— Subtitle A— Sec. 5301.  Sec. 5302.  Sec. 5303.  Sec. 5304.  Sec. 5305.  Sec. 5306.  Sec. 5307.  Subtitle B— Sec. 5321.  Sec. 5322.  Sec. 5323.  Sec. 5324.  Subtitle C— Sec. 5331.  Sec. 5332.  Sec. 5333.  Sec. 5334.  Sec. 5335.  Subtitle D— Sec. 5341.  TITLE LIV— Sec. 5401.  Sec. 5402.  TITLE LV— Subtitle A— Sec. 5501.  Sec. 5502.  Sec. 5503.  Subtitle B— Sec. 5511.  Sec. 5512.  Sec. 5513.  Subtitle C— Sec. 5521.  Sec. 5522.  TITLE LVI— Sec. 5601.  Sec. 5602.  TITLE LVII— Subtitle A— Sec. 5701.   Sec. 5702.  Sec. 5703.  Sec. 5704.  Sec. 5705.  Sec. 5706.  Sec. 5707.  Sec. 5708.  Sec. 5709.  Sec. 5710.  Sec. 5711.  Sec. 5712.  Sec. 5713.  Sec. 5714.  Sec. 5715.  Sec. 5716.  Sec. 5717.  Sec. 5718.  Subtitle B— Sec. 5721.  Sec. 5722.  Sec. 5723.  Sec. 5724.  Sec. 5725.  Sec. 5726.  Subdivision 2— Sec. 6100.  TITLE LXI— Sec. 6101.  Sec. 6102.  TITLE LXII— Sec. 6201.  Sec. 6202.  TITLE LXIII— Sec. 6301.  Sec. 6302.  Sec. 6303.  Sec. 6304.  Sec. 6305.  Sec. 6306.  Sec. 6307.  Sec. 6308.  Sec. 6309.  Sec. 6310.  Sec. 6311.  Sec. 6312.  Sec. 6313.  Sec. 6314.  Sec. 6315.  Sec. 6316.  TITLE LXIV— Subtitle A— Sec. 6401.  Sec. 6402.  Sec. 6403.  Sec. 6404.  Sec. 6405.  Subtitle B— Sec. 6411.  Sec. 6412.  Sec. 6413.  Sec. 6414.  Subtitle C— Sec. 6421.  Sec. 6422.  Subtitle D— Sec. 6431.  Sec. 6432.  Sec. 6433.  Sec. 6434.  TITLE LXV— Sec. 6501.  Sec. 6502.  Sec. 6503.  Sec. 6504.  Sec. 6505.  Sec. 6506.  Sec. 6507.  Sec. 6508.  TITLE LXVI— Sec. 6601.  Sec. 6602.  Sec. 6603.  Sec. 6604.  Sec. 6605.  Sec. 6606.  Sec. 6607.  Sec. 6608.  Sec. 6609.  Sec. 6610.  Sec. 6611.  Sec. 6612.  Sec. 6613.  TITLE LXVII— Subtitle A— Sec. 6701.  Sec. 6702.  Sec. 6703.  Sec. 6704.  Sec. 6705.  Sec. 6706.  Subtitle B— Sec. 6711.  Sec. 6712.  Sec. 6713.  Sec. 6714.  Sec. 6715.  Sec. 6716.  Sec. 6717.  Sec. 6718.  Sec. 6719.  Sec. 6720.  Sec. 6721.  Sec. 6722.  Sec. 6723.  Sec. 6724.  Sec. 6725.  Sec. 6726.  Sec. 6727.  Sec. 6728.  Sec. 6729.  Sec. 6730.  Subtitle C— Sec. 6741.  Sec. 6742.  Sec. 6743.  Sec. 6744.  Sec. 6745.  Sec. 6746.  Sec. 6747.  DIVISION F— TITLE LXXI— Sec. 7101.  Subtitle A— Sec. 7111.  Sec. 7112.  Part I— Sec. 7121.  Sec. 7122.  Sec. 7123.  Sec. 7124.  Sec. 7125.  Sec. 7126.  Sec. 7127.  Sec. 7128.  Sec. 7129.  Part II— Sec. 7131.  Sec. 7132.  Sec. 7133.  Sec. 7134.  Part III— Sec. 7141.  Sec. 7142.  Sec. 7143.  Sec. 7144.  Sec. 7145.  Sec. 7146.  Sec. 7147.  Subtitle B— Sec. 7151.  Sec. 7152.  Sec. 7153.  Sec. 7154.  Sec. 7155.  TITLE LXXII— Sec. 7201.  Sec. 7202.  Sec. 7203.  Subtitle A— Sec. 7211.  Sec. 7212.  Sec. 7213.  Sec. 7214.  Sec. 7215.  Sec. 7216.  Sec. 7217.  Subtitle B— Sec. 7221.  Subtitle C— Sec. 7231.  Sec. 7232.  Sec. 7233.  Sec. 7234.  Sec. 7235.  TITLE LXXIII— Sec. 7301.  Sec. 7302.  Subtitle A— Sec. 7311.  Sec. 7312.  Subtitle B— Sec. 7321.  Subtitle C— Sec. 7331.  Sec. 7332.  Sec. 7333.  Sec. 7334.  Sec. 7335.  Subtitle D— Sec. 7341.  Sec. 7342.  Subtitle E— Sec. 7351.  Sec. 7352.  Subtitle F— Sec. 7361.  Sec. 7362.  TITLE LXXIV— Sec. 7401.  Sec. 7402.  Subtitle A— Sec. 7411.  Sec. 7412.  Sec. 7413.  Subtitle B— Sec. 7421.  Sec. 7422.  Sec. 7423.  Sec. 7424.  Sec. 7425.  Sec. 7426.  Subtitle C— Sec. 7431.  Sec. 7432.  Sec. 7433.  Sec. 7434.  Sec. 7435.  Sec. 7436.  Sec. 7437.  Sec. 7438.  TITLE LXXV— Sec. 7501.  Sec. 7502.  Sec. 7503.  TITLE LXXVI— Subtitle A— Sec. 7601.  Sec. 7602.  Sec. 7603.  Sec. 7604.  Sec. 7605.  Sec. 7606.  Subtitle B— Sec. 7611.  Sec. 7612.  Sec. 7613. 
SEC. 3.

Definition.

10 USC 101 note.

CONGRESSIONAL DEFENSE COMMITTEES.  In this Act, the term “congressional defense committees” has the meaning given that term in section 101(a)(16) of title 10, United States Code.133 STAT. 1232
SEC. 4. BUDGETARY EFFECTS OF THIS ACT.  The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purposes of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled “Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation” for this Act, jointly submitted for printing in the Congressional Record by the Chairmen of the House and Senate Budget Committees, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage in the House acting first on the conference report or amendment between the Houses.
DIVISION A—DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AUTHORIZATIONS <num value="I">TITLE I—</num><heading>PROCUREMENT</heading> <toc> <referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle A—</designator> <label>Authorization Of Appropriations</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 101. </designator> <label>Authorization of appropriations.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle B—</designator> <label>Army Programs</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 111. </designator> <label>Authority of the Secretary of the Army to waive certain limitations related to the Distributed Common Ground System-Army Increment 1.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle C—</designator> <label>Navy Programs</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 121. </designator> <label>Ford-class aircraft carrier cost limitation baselines.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 122. </designator> <label>Modification of annual report on cost targets for certain aircraft carriers.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 123. </designator> <label>Refueling and complex overhauls of the U.S.S. John C. Stennis and U.S.S. Harry S. Truman.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 124. </designator> <label>Ford class aircraft carrier support for F–35C aircraft.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 125. </designator> <label>Prohibition on use of funds for reduction of aircraft carrier force structure.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 126. </designator> <label>Modification of prohibition on availability of funds for Navy waterborne security barriers.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 127. </designator> <label>LHA Replacement Amphibious Assault Ship Program.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 128. </designator> <label>Strategic sealift fleet vessel.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 129. </designator> <label>Design and construction of amphibious transport dock designated LPD–31.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 130. </designator> <label>Limitation on availability of funds for the Littoral Combat Ship.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 131. </designator> <label>Limitation on the next new class of Navy large surface combatants.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 132. </designator> <label>Limitation on availability of funds pending quarterly updates on the CH–53K King Stallion helicopter program.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 133. </designator> <label>Limitation on availability of funds for VH–92A helicopter.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 134. </designator> <label>Report on carrier wing and aviation combat element composition.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle D—</designator> <label>Air Force Programs</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 141. </designator> <label>Modification of requirement to preserve certain C–5 aircraft.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 142. </designator> <label>OC–135B aircraft recapitalization program.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 143. </designator> <label>Requirement to align Air Force aviation force structure with National Defense Strategy.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 144. </designator> <label>Prohibition on availability of funds for reduction in KC–10 primary mission aircraft inventory.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 145. </designator> <label>Limitation on availability of funds for F–15EX aircraft.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 146. </designator> <label>Limitation on availability of funds for VC–25B aircraft.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 147. </designator> <label>Limitation on availability of funds for RC–26B aircraft.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 148. </designator> <label>Limitation on availability of funds for retirement of RC–135 aircraft.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 149. </designator> <label>Air Force aggressor squadron modernization.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 150. </designator> <label>Air Force plan for Combat Rescue Helicopter fielding.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 151. </designator> <label>Report on feasibility of multiyear contract for procurement of JASSM–ER missiles.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 152. </designator> <label>Report on aircraft fleet of the Civil Air Patrol.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 153. </designator> <label>Sense of Congress on the light attack aircraft initiative of the Air Force.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle E—</designator> <label>Defense-wide, Joint, and Multiservice Matters</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 161. </designator> <label>Economic order quantity contracting and buy-to-budget acquisition for F–35 aircraft program.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1233">133 STAT. 1233</page></label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 162. </designator> <label>Relief from contractors for failure to deliver ready-for-issue spare parts for the F–35 aircraft program.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 163. </designator> <label>Limitation on availability of funds for reallocation of Turkish F–35A aircraft to the United States.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 164. </designator> <label>Requirement to establish the use of an Agile DevOps software development solution as an alternative for Joint Strike Fighter Autonomic Logistics Information System.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 165. </designator> <label>F–35 sustainment cost.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 166. </designator> <label>Reports on the progress and performance of the F–35 aircraft program.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 167. </designator> <label>Other reports on the F–35 aircraft program.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 168. </designator> <label>Limitation on availability of funds for communications systems lacking certain resiliency features.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 169. </designator> <label>Repeal of tactical unmanned vehicle common data link requirement.</label> </referenceItem></toc> <subtitle id="d159904e7635" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stA" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading>Authorization Of Appropriations</heading> <section id="d159904e7640" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stA/s101" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="101">SEC. 101. </num><heading>AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2020 for procurement for the Army, the Navy and the Marine Corps, the Air Force, and Defense-wide activities, as specified in the funding table in section 4101.</content></section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d159904e7648" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stB" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading>Army Programs</heading> <section id="d159904e7653" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stB/s111" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="111">SEC. 111. </num><heading>AUTHORITY OF THE SECRETARY OF THE ARMY TO WAIVE CERTAIN LIMITATIONS RELATED TO THE DISTRIBUTED COMMON GROUND SYSTEM-ARMY INCREMENT 1.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 113(d) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (<ref href="/us/pl/114/328">Public Law 114–328</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/130/2028">130 Stat. 2028</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Secretary of Defense</quotedText>” both places it appears and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Secretary of the Army</quotedText>”.</content></section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d159904e7676" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stC" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="C">Subtitle C—</num><heading>Navy Programs</heading> <section id="d159904e7681" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stC/s121" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="121">SEC. 121. </num><heading>FORD-CLASS AIRCRAFT CARRIER COST LIMITATION BASELINES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e040941-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stC/s121/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch863">Chapter 863 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new section:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y3e043052-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658164"><num class="fontsize12" value="8692">“§ 8692.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e043053-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s8692">10 USC 8692</ref>.</p></sidenote> Ford-class aircraft carriers: cost limitation baselines</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e043054-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The total amounts obligated or expended from funds authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available for Shipbuilding and Conversion, Navy, or for any other procurement account, may not exceed the following amounts for the following aircraft carriers:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e043055-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>$13,224,000,000 for the construction of the aircraft carrier designated CVN–78.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e043056-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>$11,398,000,000 for the construction of the aircraft carrier designated CVN–79.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e043057-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>$12,202,000,000 for the construction of the aircraft carrier designated CVN–80.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e043058-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>$12,451,000,000 for the construction of the aircraft carrier designated CVN–81.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e043059-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exclusion of Battle and Interim Spares From Cost Limitation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of the Navy shall exclude from the <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1234">133 STAT. 1234</page> determination of the amounts set forth in subsection (a) the costs of the following items:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e04305a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>CVN–78 class battle spares.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e04305b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>Interim spares.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e04305c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>Increases attributable to economic inflation after December 1, 2018, not otherwise included in the amounts listed in subsection (a).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e04305d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Written Notice and Briefing on Change in Amount</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e04305e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote> of the Navy may adjust an amount listed in subsection (a) not fewer than 15 days after submitting written notice and providing a briefing to the congressional defense committees, each of which shall include the amount and rationale of any change and the resulting amount after such change.”</content></subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e04305f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stC/s121/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 863 of such title<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e043060-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s8661">10 USC 8661</ref> prec.<?GPOvSpace 04?></p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after the item relating to section 8691 the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“8692. </designator> <label>Ford-class aircraft carriers: cost limitation baselines.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e043061-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stC/s121/c" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Repeal of Superseded Provision</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 122 of the John Warner National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007 (<ref href="/us/pl/109/364">Public Law 109–364</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/120/2104">120 Stat. 2104</ref>) is <amendingAction type="repeal">repealed</amendingAction>.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e7841" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stC/s122" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="122">SEC. 122. </num><heading>MODIFICATION OF ANNUAL REPORT ON COST TARGETS FOR CERTAIN AIRCRAFT CARRIERS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3e047e82-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 126(c) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (<ref href="/us/pl/114/328">Public Law 114–328</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/130/2035">130 Stat. 2035</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e047e83-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stC/s122/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in the subsection heading, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText><headingText class="smallCaps">and CVN–80</headingText></quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText><headingText class="smallCaps">, CVN–80, and CVN–81</headingText></quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e047e84-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stC/s122/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (1)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e047e85-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stC/s122/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>2021</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>2032</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e047e86-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stC/s122/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>costs described in subsection (b) for the CVN–79 and CVN–80</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>cost targets for the CVN–79, the CVN–80, and the CVN–81</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e047e87-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stC/s122/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (2)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e047e88-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stC/s122/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText> and the CVN–80</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, the CVN–80, and the CVN–81</quotedText>”</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e047e89-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stC/s122/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in subparagraph (A), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>costs described in subsection (b)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>cost targets</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e047e8a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stC/s122/3/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>in subparagraph (F), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>costs specified in subsection (b)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>cost targets</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e047e8b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stC/s122/3/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>in subparagraph (G), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>costs specified in subsection (b)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>cost targets</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </section> <section id="d159904e7957" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stC/s123" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="123">SEC. 123. </num><heading>REFUELING AND COMPLEX OVERHAULS OF THE U.S.S. JOHN C. STENNIS AND U.S.S. HARRY S. TRUMAN.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e04ccac-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stC/s123/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Refueling and Complex Overhaul</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of the Navy shall carry out the nuclear refueling and complex overhaul of the U.S.S. John C. Stennis (CVN–74) and U.S.S. Harry S. Truman (CVN–75).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e04ccad-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stC/s123/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e04ccae-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Use of Incremental Funding</inline>.—</heading><content>With respect to any contract entered into under subsection (a) for the nuclear refueling and complex overhauls of the U.S.S. John C. Stennis (CVN–74) and U.S.S. Harry S. Truman (CVN–75), the Secretary may use incremental funding for a period not to exceed six years after advance procurement funds for such nuclear refueling and complex overhaul effort are first obligated.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1235">133 STAT. 1235</page></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e04ccaf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stC/s123/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Condition for Out-year Contract Payments</inline>.—</heading><content>Any contract entered into under subsection (a) shall provide that any obligation of the United States to make a payment under the contract for a fiscal year after fiscal year 2020 is subject to the availability of appropriations for that purpose for that later fiscal year.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e7995" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stC/s124" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="124">SEC. 124. </num><heading>FORD CLASS AIRCRAFT CARRIER SUPPORT FOR F–35C AIRCRAFT.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Before completing the post-shakedown availability of the Ford class aircraft carrier designated CVN–79, the Secretary of the Navy shall ensure that the aircraft carrier is capable of operating and deploying with the F–35C aircraft.</content></section> <section id="d159904e8003" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stC/s125" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="125">SEC. 125. </num><heading>PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS FOR REDUCTION OF AIRCRAFT CARRIER FORCE STRUCTURE.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2020 for the Department of Defense may be obligated or expended to reduce the number of operational aircraft carriers of the Navy below the number specified in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s8062/b">section 8062(b) of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></section> <section id="d159904e8013" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stC/s126" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="126">SEC. 126. </num><heading>MODIFICATION OF PROHIBITION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR NAVY WATERBORNE SECURITY BARRIERS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3e04f3c0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 130 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/232">Public Law 115–232</ref>)<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e04f3c1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/stat/132/1665">132 Stat. 1665</ref>.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e04f3c2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stC/s126/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (a) by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>for fiscal year 2019 may be obligated or expended to procure legacy waterborne security barriers for Navy ports</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>for fiscal year 2019 or fiscal year 2020 may be obligated or expended to procure legacy waterborne security barriers for Navy ports, including as replacements for legacy barriers</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e04f3c3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stC/s126/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (c)(1), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>of not more than 30 percent</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>replacement</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e051ad4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stC/s126/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e051ad5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e051ad6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Notification</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 15 days after an exception is made pursuant to subsection (c)(2), the Secretary of the Navy shall submit a written notification to the congressional defense committees that includes—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e051ad7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>the name and position of the government official who determined exigent circumstances exist;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e051ad8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>a description of the exigent circumstances; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e051ad9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>a description of how waterborne security will be maintained until new waterborne security barriers are procured and installed.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d159904e8091" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stC/s127" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="127">SEC. 127. </num><heading>LHA REPLACEMENT AMPHIBIOUS ASSAULT SHIP PROGRAM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e0541ea-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stC/s127/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authority to Use Incremental Funding</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of the Navy may enter into and incrementally fund a contract for detail design and construction of the LHA replacement ship designated LHA 9 and, subject to subsection (b), funds for payments under the contract may be provided from amounts authorized to be appropriated for the Department of Defense for Shipbuilding and Conversion, Navy, for fiscal years 2019 through 2025.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e0541eb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stC/s127/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Condition for Out-year Contract Payments</inline>.—</heading><content>A contract entered into under subsection (a) shall provide that any obligation of the United States to make a payment under the contract for any subsequent fiscal year is subject to the availability of appropriations for that purpose for such subsequent fiscal year.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1236">133 STAT. 1236</page></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e0541ec-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stC/s127/c" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Repeal of Obsolete Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 125 of the John Warner National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007 (<ref href="/us/pl/109/364">Public Law 109–364</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/120/2106">120 Stat. 2106</ref>) is <amendingAction type="repeal">repealed</amendingAction>.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e8136" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stC/s128" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="128">SEC. 128. </num><heading>STRATEGIC SEALIFT FLEET VESSEL.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e05de2d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stC/s128/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e05de2e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Contracts.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Secretary of the Navy shall seek to enter into a contract for the construction of one sealift vessel.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e05de2f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stC/s128/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e05de30-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Delivery Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The contract entered into under subsection (a) shall specify a delivery date for the sealift vessel of not later than September 30, 2026.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e05de31-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stC/s128/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Design and Construction Requirements</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e05de32-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stC/s128/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Use of existing design</inline>.—</heading><content>The design of the sealift vessel shall be based on a domestic or foreign design that exists as of the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e05de33-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stC/s128/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Commercial standards and practices</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to paragraph (1), the sealift vessel may be constructed using commercial design standards and commercial construction practices that are consistent with the best interests of the Federal Government.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e05de34-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stC/s128/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Domestic shipyard</inline>.—</heading><content>The sealift vessel shall be constructed in a shipyard that is located in the United States.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e05de35-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stC/s128/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Certificate and Endorsement</inline>.—</heading><content>The sealift vessel shall meet the requirements necessary to receive a certificate of documentation and a coastwise endorsement under chapter 121 of tile 46, United States Code, and the Secretary of the Navy shall ensure that the completed vessel receives such a certificate and endorsement.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e05de36-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stC/s128/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Executive Agent</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e05de37-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stC/s128/e/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e05de38-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Contracts.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of the Navy may seek to enter into a contract or other agreement with a private-sector entity under which the entity may act as executive agent for the Secretary for purposes of the contract under subsection (a).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e05de39-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stC/s128/e/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Responsibilities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The executive agent described in paragraph (1) may be responsible for—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e05de3a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stC/s128/e/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>selecting a shipyard for the construction of the sealift vessel;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e05de3b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stC/s128/e/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>managing and overseeing the construction of the sealift vessel; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e05de3c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stC/s128/e/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>such other matters as the Secretary of the Navy determines to be appropriate</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e05de3d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stC/s128/f" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Use of Incremental Funding</inline>.—</heading><content>With respect to the contract entered into under subsection (a), the Secretary of the Navy may use incremental funding to make payments under the contract.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e05de3e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stC/s128/g" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">(g) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Sealift Vessel Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “<term>sealift vessel</term>” means the sealift vessel constructed pursuant to the contract entered into under subsection (a).</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e8272" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stC/s129" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="129">SEC. 129. </num><heading>DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF AMPHIBIOUS TRANSPORT DOCK DESIGNATED LPD–31.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e06054f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stC/s129/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e060550-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Contracts.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e060551-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective date.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Using funds authorized to be appropriated for the Department of Defense for Shipbuilding and Conversion, Navy, the Secretary of the Navy may enter into a contract, beginning with the fiscal year 2020 program year, for the design and construction of the amphibious transport dock designated LPD–31.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1237">133 STAT. 1237</page></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e060552-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stC/s129/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Use of Incremental Funding</inline>.—</heading><content>With respect to the contract entered into under subsection (a), the Secretary may use incremental funding to make payments under the contract.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e060553-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stC/s129/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Condition for Out-year Contract Payments</inline>.—</heading><content>The contract entered into under subsection (a) shall provide that any obligation of the United States to make a payment under such contract for any fiscal year after fiscal year 2020 is subject to the availability of appropriations for that purpose for such later fiscal year.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e8312" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stC/s130" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="130">SEC. 130. </num><heading>LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR THE LITTORAL COMBAT SHIP.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e062b64-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stC/s130/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitations</inline>.—</heading><content>None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act for fiscal year 2020 for the Department of Defense may be used to exceed, and the Department may not otherwise exceed, the total procurement quantity of thirty-five Littoral Combat Ships, unless the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment submits to the congressional defense committees the certification described in subsection (b).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e062b65-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stC/s130/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Certification</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The certification described in this subsection is a certification by the Under Secretary that awarding a contract for the procurement of a Littoral Combat Ship that exceeds the total procurement quantity listed in revision five of the Littoral Combat Ship acquisition strategy—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e062b66-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stC/s130/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>is in the national security interests of the United States;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e062b67-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stC/s130/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>will not result in exceeding the low-rate initial production quantity approved in the Littoral Combat Ship acquisition strategy in effect as of the date of the certification; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e062b68-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stC/s130/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>is necessary to maintain a full and open competition for the Guided Missile Frigate (FFG(X)) with a single source award in fiscal year 2020.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e8351" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stC/s131" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="131">SEC. 131. </num><heading>LIMITATION ON THE NEXT NEW CLASS OF NAVY LARGE SURFACE COMBATANTS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e06a099-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stC/s131/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Milestone B approval may not be granted for the next new class of Navy large surface combatants unless the class of Navy large surface combatants incorporates prior to such approval—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e06a09a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stC/s131/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>design changes identified during the full duration of the combat system ship qualification trials and operational test periods of the first Arleigh Burke-class destroyer in the Flight III configuration to complete such events; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e06a09b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stC/s131/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>final results of test programs of engineering development models or prototypes for critical systems specified by the Senior Technical Authority pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s8669b">section 8669b of title 10, United States Code</ref>, as added by section 1034 of this Act, in their final form, fit, and function and in a realistic environment, which shall include a land-based engineering site for the propulsion system.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e06a09c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stC/s131/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e06a09d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Notification.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of the Navy may not release a detail design or construction request for proposals or obligate funds from the Shipbuilding and Conversion, Navy account for the next new class of Navy large surface combatants until the class of Navy large surface combatants receives Milestone B approval and the milestone decision authority notifies the congressional defense committees, in writing, of the actions taken to comply with the requirements under subsection (a).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e06a09e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stC/s131/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1238">133 STAT. 1238</page></chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e06a09f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stC/s131/c/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The term “<term>Milestone B approval</term>” has the meaning given the term in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2366/e/7">section 2366(e)(7) of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e06a0a0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stC/s131/c/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The term “<term>milestone decision authority</term>” means the official within the Department of Defense designated with the overall responsibility and authority for acquisition decisions for the program, including authority to approve entry of the program into the next phase of the acquisition process.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e06a0a1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stC/s131/c/3" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The term “<term>large surface combatants</term>” means Navy surface ships that are designed primarily to engage in attacks against airborne, surface, subsurface, and shore targets, excluding frigates and littoral combat ships.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e8422" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stC/s132" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="132">SEC. 132. </num><heading>LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS PENDING QUARTERLY UPDATES ON THE CH–53K KING STALLION HELICOPTER PROGRAM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e0715d2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stC/s132/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e0715d3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2020 for aircraft procurement, Navy, for the CH–53K King Stallion helicopter program, not more than 50 percent may be obligated or expended until a period of 30 days has elapsed following the date on which the Secretary of the Navy provides the first briefing required under subsection (b).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e0715d4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stC/s132/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Quarterly Briefings Required</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e0715d5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stC/s132/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e0715d6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Beginning not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and on a quarterly basis thereafter through the end of fiscal year 2022, the Secretary of the Navy shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a briefing on the progress of the CH–53K King Stallion helicopter program.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e0715d7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stC/s132/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each briefing under paragraph (1) shall include, with respect to the CH–53K King Stallion helicopter program, the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e0715d8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stC/s132/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>An overview of the program schedule.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e0715d9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stC/s132/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>A statement of the total cost of the program as of the date of the briefing, including the costs of development, testing, and production.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e0715da-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stC/s132/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>A comparison of the total cost of the program relative to the approved acquisition program baseline.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e0715db-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stC/s132/b/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e0715dc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment of flight testing under the program, including identification of the number of test events that have been conducted on-time in accordance with the joint integrated program schedule.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e0715dd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stC/s132/b/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e0715de-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Update.</p></sidenote><chapeau>An update on the correction of technical deficiencies under the program, including—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e0715df-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stC/s132/b/2/E/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>identification of the technical deficiencies that have been corrected as of the date of the briefing;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e0715e0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stC/s132/b/2/E/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>identification of the technical deficiencies that have been discovered, but not corrected, as of such date;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e0715e1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stC/s132/b/2/E/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e0715e2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Estimate.</p></sidenote><content>an estimate of the total cost of correcting technical deficiencies under the program; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e0715e3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stC/s132/b/2/E/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>an explanation of any significant deviations from the testing and program schedule that are anticipated due to the discovery and correction of technical deficiencies.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1239">133 STAT. 1239</page></content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e8526" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stC/s133" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="133">SEC. 133. </num><heading>LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR VH–92A HELICOPTER.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e076404-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stC/s133/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2020 for procurement for the VH–92A helicopter, not more than 80 percent may be obligated or expended until the date on which the Secretary of Navy submits to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives the report required under subsection (b).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e076405-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stC/s133/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e076406-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report Required</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of the Navy shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report assessing the status of the VH–92A helicopter program industrial base and the potential impact of proposed manufacturing base changes on the acquisition program. The report<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e076407-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Estimates.</p></sidenote> shall include a description of—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e076408-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stC/s133/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>estimated effects on the manufacturing readiness level of the VH–92 program due to potential changes to the program manufacturing base;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e076409-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stC/s133/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the estimated costs and assessment of cost risk to the program due to potential changes to the program manufacturing base;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e07640a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stC/s133/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>any estimated schedule impacts, including impacts on delivery dates for the remaining low-rate initial production lots and full rate production, resulting from any changes to the manufacturing base;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e07640b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stC/s133/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>an assessment of the effect of changes to the manufacturing base on VH–92A sustainment; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e07640c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stC/s133/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>the impact of such changes on production and sustainment capacity for the MH–60 and CH–53K helicopters of the Navy.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e8583" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stC/s134" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="134">SEC. 134. </num><heading>REPORT ON CARRIER WING AND AVIATION COMBAT ELEMENT COMPOSITION.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e07b22d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stC/s134/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than May 1, 2020, the Secretary of the Navy shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the optimal composition of the carrier air wing (CVW) on aircraft carriers and aviation combat element (ACE) embarked on amphibious ships in 2030 and 2040, including alternative force design concepts.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e07b22e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stC/s134/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e07b22f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analyses.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report required under subsection (a) shall include the following elements for the CVW and ACE:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e07b230-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stC/s134/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Analysis and justification for the Department of the Navy’s stated goal of a 50/50 mix of 4th and 5th generation aircraft for 2030.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e07b231-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stC/s134/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Analysis and justification for an optimal mix of aircraft for 2040.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e07b232-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stC/s134/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e07b233-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plan.</p></sidenote><content>A plan for incorporating unmanned aerial vehicles and associated communication capabilities to effectively implement the future force design.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e07b234-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stC/s134/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>Analysis of the support equipment requirement for each aircraft type and the space needed to accommodate such equipment.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e07b235-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stC/s134/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>A description of existing and potential ship designs or design changes that would enable greater commonality and interoperability of embarked naval aircraft, including aircraft arresting gear and launch catapults.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1240">133 STAT. 1240</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e07b236-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stC/s134/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e07b237-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than March 1, 2020, the Secretary of the Navy shall provide the congressional defense committees a briefing on the report required under subsection (a).</content></subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d159904e8655" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stD" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="D">Subtitle D—</num><heading>Air Force Programs</heading> <section id="d159904e8660" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stD/s141" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="141">SEC. 141. </num><heading>MODIFICATION OF REQUIREMENT TO PRESERVE CERTAIN C–5 AIRCRAFT.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3e07d948-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 141(d) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (<ref href="/us/pl/112/239">Public Law 112–239</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/126/1661">126 Stat. 1661</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e07d949-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stD/s141/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>until the date that is 30 days after the date on which the briefing under section 144(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 is provided to the congressional defense committees</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>until the date that is 30 days after the date on which the final report and briefing required under section 1712(c)(2) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 have each been provided to the congressional defense committees</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e07d94a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stD/s141/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in paragraph (2)(A), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>can be returned to service</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>is inducted into or maintained in type 1000 recallable storage</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d159904e8700" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stD/s142" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="142">SEC. 142. </num><heading>OC–135B AIRCRAFT RECAPITALIZATION PROGRAM.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  The Secretary of the Air Force shall ensure that any request for proposals for the procurement of an OC–135B aircraft under a recapitalization program for such aircraft meets the requirements for full and open competition as set forth in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2304">section 2304 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, and includes, as part of such request for proposals, consideration of proposals for the provision of new production aircraft and recently manufactured aircraft.</content></section> <section id="d159904e8710" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stD/s143" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="143">SEC. 143. </num><heading>REQUIREMENT TO ALIGN AIR FORCE AVIATION FORCE STRUCTURE WITH NATIONAL DEFENSE STRATEGY.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e08276b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stD/s143/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e08276c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Required Submission of Strategy</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than March 1, 2020, the Secretary of the Air Force shall submit to the congressional defense committees an aviation force structure acquisition strategy that aligns with the stated capability and capacity requirements of the Department of the Air Force to meet the National Defense Strategy.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e08276d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stD/s143/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e08276e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Waivers.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Alignment With Strategy</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of the Air Force may not deviate from the strategy submitted under subsection (a) until—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e08276f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stD/s143/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e082770-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><content>the Secretary receives a waiver from the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e082771-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stD/s143/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e082772-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Documentation.</p></sidenote><content>the Secretary of Defense provides the congressional defense committees with the waiver approval documentation.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e8755" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stD/s144" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="144">SEC. 144. </num><heading>PROHIBITION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR REDUCTION IN KC–10 PRIMARY MISSION AIRCRAFT INVENTORY.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2020 for the Air Force may be obligated or expended to reduce the number of KC–10 aircraft in the primary mission aircraft inventory of the Air Force.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1241">133 STAT. 1241</page></content></section> <section id="d159904e8765" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stD/s145" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="145">SEC. 145. </num><heading>LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR F–15EX AIRCRAFT.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e089ca3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stD/s145/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e089ca4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e089ca5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reports.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e089ca6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Strategies.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Except as provided in subsection (b), none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2020 for the Air Force may be obligated or expended to procure any F–15EX aircraft, other than the first two prototypes of such aircraft, until a period of 15 days has elapsed following the date on which the Secretary of the Air Force submits to the congressional defense committees a report on the following topics relating to the F–15EX program:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e089ca7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stD/s145/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Acquisition strategy.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e089ca8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stD/s145/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e089ca9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Estimates.</p></sidenote><content>Cost and schedule estimates.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e089caa-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stD/s145/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Test and evaluation strategy.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e089cab-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stD/s145/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>Logistics strategy.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e089cac-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stD/s145/a/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>Post-production fielding strategy.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e089cad-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stD/s145/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exception for Long-lead Items</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e089cae-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stD/s145/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding subsection (a), the Secretary of the Air Force may use the funds described in paragraph (2) to procure long-lead items for up to six additional F–15EX aircraft beyond the first two prototypes of such aircraft.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e089caf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stD/s145/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Funds described</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The funds described in this paragraph are funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2020 for the Air Force for any of the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e089cb0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stD/s145/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>Research and development, nonrecurring engineering.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e089cb1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stD/s145/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>Aircraft procurement.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e089cb2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stD/s145/c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">F–15EX Program Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “<term>F–15EX program</term>” means the F–15EX aircraft program of the Air Force as described in the materials submitted to Congress by the Secretary of Defense in support of the budget of the President for fiscal year 2020 (as submitted to Congress under <ref href="/us/usc/t21/s1105/a">section 1105(a) of title 21, United States Code</ref>).</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e8864" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stD/s146" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="146">SEC. 146. </num><heading>LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR VC–25B AIRCRAFT.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e08ead3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stD/s146/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e08ead4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e08ead5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Notification.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in subsection (b), none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2020 or any subsequent fiscal year for the Air Force may be obligated or expended to carry out over and above work on the VC–25B aircraft until a period of 30 days has elapsed following the date on which the Secretary of the Air Force notifies the congressional defense committees of the intent of the Secretary to authorize such work.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e08ead6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stD/s146/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exception</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The limitation under subsection (a) shall not apply to over and above work carried out—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e08ead7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stD/s146/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>to repair or replace items damaged during the testing of the VC–25B aircraft; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e08ead8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stD/s146/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>to make changes necessary to meet operational requirements.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e08ead9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stD/s146/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e08eada-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stD/s146/c/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The term “<term>operational requirements</term>” means any of the operational requirements for the VC–25B aircraft described in the capability development document or the system requirements document for the Presidential Aircraft Recapitalization Program.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1242">133 STAT. 1242</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e08eadb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stD/s146/c/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The term “<term>over and above work</term>” means work performed pursuant to line 0012 (CLIN 0012) of the contract for Presidential Aircraft Recapitalization entered into between the Department of the Air Force and the Boeing Company (contract number FA8625–16–C–6599).</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e8924" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stD/s147" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="147">SEC. 147. </num><heading>LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR RC–26B AIRCRAFT.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e09600c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stD/s147/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Except as provided in subsection (b), none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2020 for the Air Force may be obligated or expended to retire, divest, realign, or place in storage or on backup aircraft inventory status, or prepare to retire, divest, realign, or place in storage or backup inventory status, any RC–26B aircraft until the date on which the Secretary of the Air Force submits to the congressional defense committees—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e09600d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stD/s147/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the report required under subsection (c); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e09600e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stD/s147/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the certification required under subsection (d).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e09600f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stD/s147/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e096010-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exception</inline>.—</heading><content>The limitation in subsection (a) shall not apply to individual RC–26B aircraft that the Secretary of the Air Force determines, on a case-by-case basis, to be no longer mission capable because of mishaps or other damage.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e096011-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stD/s147/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report Required</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Air Force shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e096012-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stD/s147/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e096013-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Survey.</p></sidenote><content>A survey of any requirements for the Air Force to provide intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance support to other military forces and civil authorities that the Air Force and the Air National Guard meet using the RC–26B aircraft.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e096014-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stD/s147/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e096015-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment of the extent to which such requirements are appropriate for the Air Force to fulfill.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e098726-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stD/s147/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The manner in which the Secretary would meet such requirements if the RC–26B aircraft were to be retired.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e098727-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stD/s147/c/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>A comparison of costs and effectiveness of alternative means of providing intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance support to other military forces and civil authorities.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e098728-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stD/s147/c/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e098729-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment of the utility of entering into one or more memoranda of agreement with other military forces and civil authorities to govern the process for providing intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance support to those forces and authorities.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e09872a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stD/s147/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e09872b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Certification Required</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 60 days after the date on which the Secretary of the Air Force submits the report required under subsection (c), the Secretary shall certify to the congressional defense committees—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e09872c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stD/s147/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>whether there are requirements for the Air Force to provide intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance support to other military forces and civil authorities that the Air Force meets using the RC–26B aircraft; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e09872d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stD/s147/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>whether the Secretary has identified methods of meeting such requirements that are more effective and more efficient than meeting such requirements through the use of the RC–26B aircraft.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1243">133 STAT. 1243</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e9029" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stD/s148" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="148">SEC. 148. </num><heading>LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR RETIREMENT OF RC–135 AIRCRAFT.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e09ae3e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stD/s148/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e09ae3f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e09ae40-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Certification.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Except as provided in subsection (b), none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2020 for the Air Force may be obligated or expended to retire, or prepare to retire, any RC–135 aircraft until a period of 60 days has elapsed following the date on which the Secretary of Defense certifies to the congressional defense committees that—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e09ae41-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stD/s148/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>technologies other than the RC–135 aircraft provide capacity and capabilities equivalent to the capacity and capabilities of the RC–135 aircraft; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e09ae42-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stD/s148/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the capacity and capabilities of such other technologies meet the requirements of combatant commanders with respect to indications and warning, intelligence preparation of the operational environment, and direct support for kinetic and nonkinetic operations.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e09ae43-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stD/s148/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e09ae44-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exception</inline>.—</heading><content>The limitation in subsection (a) shall not apply to individual RC–135 aircraft that the Secretary of the Air Force determines, on a case-by-case basis, to be no longer mission capable because of mishaps, other damage, or being uneconomical to repair.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e9070" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stD/s149" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="149">SEC. 149. </num><heading>AIR FORCE AGGRESSOR SQUADRON MODERNIZATION.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e0a2375-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stD/s149/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Sense of Congress</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>It is the sense of Congress that—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e0a2376-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stD/s149/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>it is critical that the Air Force has the capability to train against an advanced air adversary in order to be prepared for conflicts against a modern enemy force, and that in order to have this capability, the Air Force must have access to an advanced adversary force prior to United States adversaries fielding a 5th-generation operational capability; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e0a2377-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stD/s149/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the Air Force’s plan to use low-rate initial production F–35As as aggressor aircraft reflects a recognition of the need to field a modernized aggressor fleet.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e0a2378-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stD/s149/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e0a2379-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stD/s149/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e0a237a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plan.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of the Air Force may not transfer any low-rate initial production F–35 aircraft for use as aggressor aircraft until the Chief of Staff of the Air Force submits to the congressional defense committees a comprehensive plan and report on the strategy for modernizing its organic aggressor fleet.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e0a237b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stD/s149/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e0a237c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analyses.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report required under paragraph (1) shall include the following elements:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e0a237d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stD/s149/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>Potential locations for F–35A aggressor aircraft, including an analysis of installations that—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e0a237e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stD/s149/b/2/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>have the size and availability of airspace necessary to meet flying operations requirements;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e0a237f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stD/s149/b/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>have sufficient capacity and availability of range space;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e0a2380-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stD/s149/b/2/A/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>are capable of hosting advanced-threat training exercises; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e0a2381-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stD/s149/b/2/A/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>meet or require minimal addition to the environmental requirements associated with the basing action.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e0a2382-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stD/s149/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>An analysis of the potential cost and benefits of expanding aggressor squadrons currently operating 18 Primary Assigned Aircraft (PAA) to a level of 24 PAA each.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1244">133 STAT. 1244</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e0a2383-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stD/s149/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>An analysis of the cost and timelines associated with modernizing the current Air Force aggressor squadrons to include upgrading aircraft radar, infrared search-and-track systems, radar warning receiver, tactical datalink, threat-representative jamming pods, and other upgrades necessary to provide a realistic advanced adversary threat.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e9164" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stD/s150" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="150">SEC. 150. </num><heading>AIR FORCE PLAN FOR COMBAT RESCUE HELICOPTER FIELDING.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e0ae6d4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stD/s150/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Sense of Congress</inline>.—</heading><content>It is the sense of Congress that, given delays to Operational Loss Replacement (OLR) program fielding and the on-time fielding of Combat Rescue Helicopter (CRH), the Air National Guard should retain additional HH–60G helicopters at Air National Guard locations to meet their recommended primary aircraft authorized (PAA) per the Air Force’s June 2018 report on Air National Guard HH–60 requirements.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e0ae6d5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stD/s150/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report on Fielding Plan</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e0ae6d6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stD/s150/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 45 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Air Force shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on its fielding plan for the CRH program.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e0ae6d7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stD/s150/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report required under paragraph (1) shall include the following elements:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e0ae6d8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stD/s150/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>A description of the differences in capabilities between the HH–60G, OLR, and CRH helicopters.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e0ae6d9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stD/s150/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>A description of the costs and risks associated with changing the CRH fielding plan to reduce or eliminate inventory shortfalls.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e0ae6da-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stD/s150/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>A description of the measures for accelerating the program available within the current contract.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e0ae6db-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stD/s150/b/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><chapeau>A description of the operational risks and benefits associated with fielding the CRH to the active component first, including—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e0ae6dc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stD/s150/b/2/D/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>how the differing fielding plan may affect deployment schedules;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e0ae6dd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stD/s150/b/2/D/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>what capabilities active-component units deploying with the CRH will have that reserve component units deploying with OLR will not; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e0ae6de-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stD/s150/b/2/D/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e0ae6df-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analysis.</p></sidenote><content>an analysis of the potential costs and benefits that could result from accelerating CRH fielding to all units through additional funding in the future years defense program.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e0ae6e0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stD/s150/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report on Training Plan</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e0ae6e1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stD/s150/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 45 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Air Force shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the plan to sustain training for initial-entry reserve component HH–60G pilots once the active component of the Air Force has received all of its CRH helicopters.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e0ae6e2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stD/s150/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report required under paragraph (1) shall include the following elements:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e0ae6e3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stD/s150/c/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>Projected reserve component aircrew initial HH–60G/OLR qualification training requirements, by year.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e0ae6e4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stD/s150/c/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>The number of legacy HH–60G/OLR helicopters required to continue providing initial HH–60G qualification <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1245">133 STAT. 1245</page> training through the 150th Special Operations Wing at Kirtland Air Force Base.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e0ae6e5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stD/s150/c/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>The number of personnel required to continue providing initial HH–60G/OLR qualification training through the 150th Special Operations Wing at Kirtland Air Force Base.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e0ae6e6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stD/s150/c/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>The number of flying hours required per pilot to perform “differences training” at home station for initial entry HH–60 pilots receiving CRH training at Kirtland Air Force Base to become qualified in the HH–60G/OLR at their home station.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e0ae6e7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stD/s150/c/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>The projected effect of using local flying training hours at reserve component units on overall unit training readiness and ability to meet Ready Aircrew Program requirements.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e9299" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stD/s151" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="151">SEC. 151. </num><heading>REPORT ON FEASIBILITY OF MULTIYEAR CONTRACT FOR PROCUREMENT OF JASSM–ER MISSILES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e0b3508-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stD/s151/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than March 31, 2020, the Secretary of the Air Force shall submit a report to the congressional defense committees assessing the feasibility of entering into a multiyear contract for procurement of JASSM–ER missiles starting in fiscal year 2022.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e0b3509-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stD/s151/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e0b350a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report required under subsection (a) shall include the following elements:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e0b350b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stD/s151/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>An initial assessment of cost savings to the Air Force from a multiyear contract.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e0b350c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stD/s151/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e0b350d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analysis.</p></sidenote><content>An analysis of at least two different multiyear contract options that vary in either duration or quantity, at least one of which assumes a maximum procurement of 550 missiles per year for 5 years.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e0b350e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stD/s151/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>An assessment of how a multiyear contract will impact the industrial base.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e0b350f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stD/s151/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>An assessment of how a multiyear contract will impact the Long Range Anti-Ship Missile.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e0b3510-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stD/s151/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>An assessment of how a multiyear contract will impact the ability of the Air Force to develop additional capabilities for the JASSM–ER missile.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e9354" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stD/s152" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="152">SEC. 152. </num><heading>REPORT ON AIRCRAFT FLEET OF THE CIVIL AIR PATROL.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e0b8331-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stD/s152/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Air Force shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the aircraft fleet of the Civil Air Patrol.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e0b8332-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stD/s152/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e0b8333-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report required by subsection (a) shall include an assessment of each of the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e0b8334-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stD/s152/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>Whether the number of aircraft, types of aircraft, and operating locations that comprise the Civil Air Patrol fleet are suitable for the missions and responsibilities assigned to the Civil Air Patrol, including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e0b8335-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stD/s152/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>flight proficiency and training;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e0b8336-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stD/s152/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>operational mission training; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e0b8337-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stD/s152/b/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>support for cadet orientation and cadet flight training programs in the Civil Air Patrol wing of each State.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e0b8338-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stD/s152/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The ideal overall size of the Civil Air Patrol aircraft fleet, including a description of the factors used to determine that ideal size.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1246">133 STAT. 1246</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e0b8339-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stD/s152/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The process used by the Civil Air Patrol and the Air Force to determine the number and location of aircraft operating locations and whether State Civil Air Patrol wing commanders are appropriately involved in that process.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e0b833a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stD/s152/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>The process used by the Civil Air Patrol, the Air Force, and other relevant entities to determine the type and number of aircraft that are needed to support the emergency, operational, and training missions of the Civil Air Patrol.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e9418" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stD/s153" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="153">SEC. 153. </num><heading>SENSE OF CONGRESS ON THE LIGHT ATTACK AIRCRAFT INITIATIVE OF THE AIR FORCE.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3e0baa4b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  It is the sense of the Congress that—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e0baa4c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stD/s153/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The United States Special Operations Command has a mission requirement to support foreign internal defense training and a light attack aircraft platform could potentially facilitate meeting that requirement.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e0baa4d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stD/s153/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The Secretary of the Air Force should coordinate with the Commander of the United States Special Operations Command to assess how general purpose forces and special operations forces can leverage the light attack aircraft phase three experimentation activities of the Air Force.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e0baa4e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stD/s153/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The Secretary of the Air Force, in coordination with the Commander of the United States Special Operations Command, should explore options for coordinating light attack aircraft experiment activities between general purpose forces and special operations forces to maximize efficiency and effectiveness and to further the mission requirements of both forces, including options to transfer a portion of funds authorized for Air Force light attack aircraft experiments to procure aircraft for supporting the combat air advisor mission of the Special Operations Command.</content></paragraph> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d159904e9441" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stE" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="E">Subtitle E—</num><heading>Defense-wide, Joint, and Multiservice Matters</heading> <section id="d159904e9446" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stE/s161" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="161">SEC. 161. </num><heading>ECONOMIC ORDER QUANTITY CONTRACTING AND BUY-TO-BUDGET ACQUISITION FOR F–35 AIRCRAFT PROGRAM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e0c468f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stE/s161/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Economic Order Quantity Contract Authority</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e0c4690-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stE/s161/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to paragraphs (2) through (4), from amounts made available for obligation under the F–35 aircraft program, the Secretary of Defense may enter into one or more contracts, beginning with the fiscal year 2020 program year, for the procurement of economic order quantities of material and equipment that has completed formal hardware qualification testing for the F–35 aircraft program for use in procurement contracts to be awarded for such program during fiscal years 2021, 2022, and 2023.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e0c4691-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stE/s161/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>The total amount obligated under all contracts entered into under paragraph (1) shall not exceed $574,000,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e0c4692-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stE/s161/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Preliminary findings</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Before entering into a contract under paragraph (1), the Secretary of Defense shall make each of the following findings with respect to such contract:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e0c6da3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stE/s161/a/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>The use of such a contract will result in significant savings of the total anticipated costs of carrying out the program through annual contracts.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1247">133 STAT. 1247</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e0c6da4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stE/s161/a/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>The minimum need for the property to be procured is expected to remain substantially unchanged during the contemplated contract period in terms of production rate, procurement rate, and total quantities.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e0c6da5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stE/s161/a/3/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>There is a reasonable expectation that, throughout the contemplated contract period, the Secretary will request funding for the contract at the level required to avoid contract cancellation.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e0c6da6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stE/s161/a/3/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>That there is a stable, certified, and qualified design for the property to be procured and that the technical risks and redesign risks associated with such property are low.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e0c6da7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stE/s161/a/3/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>The estimates of both the cost of the contract and the anticipated cost avoidance through the use of an economic order quantity contract are realistic.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e0c6da8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stE/s161/a/3/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>Entering into the contract will promote the national security interests of the United States.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e0c6da9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stE/s161/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e0c6daa-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Certification requirement</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense may not enter into a contract under paragraph (1) until a period of 30 days has elapsed following the date on which the Secretary certifies to the congressional defense committees, in writing, that each of the following conditions is satisfied:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e0c6dab-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stE/s161/a/4/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>A sufficient number of end items of the system being acquired under such contract have been delivered at or within the most recently available estimates of the program acquisition unit cost or procurement unit cost for such system to determine that the estimates of the unit costs are realistic.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e0c6dac-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stE/s161/a/4/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>During the fiscal year in which such contract is to be awarded, sufficient funds will be available to perform the contract in such fiscal year, and the future-years defense program submitted to Congress under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s221">section 221 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, for that fiscal year will include the funding required to execute the program without cancellation.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e0c6dad-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stE/s161/a/4/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>The contract is a fixed-price type contract.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e0c6dae-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stE/s161/a/4/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>The proposed contract provides for production at not less than minimum economic rates given the existing tooling and facilities.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e0c6daf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stE/s161/a/4/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e0c6db0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>The Secretary has determined that each of the conditions described in subparagraphs (A) through (F) of paragraph (3) will be met by such contract and has provided the basis for such determination to the congressional defense committees.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e0c6db1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stE/s161/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Buy-to-budget Acquisition</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2308">section 2308 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, the Secretary of Defense may procure a quantity of F–35 aircraft in excess of the quantity authorized by this Act.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e9578" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stE/s162" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="162">SEC. 162. </num><heading>RELIEF FROM CONTRACTORS FOR FAILURE TO DELIVER READY-FOR-ISSUE SPARE PARTS FOR THE F–35 AIRCRAFT PROGRAM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e0cbbd2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stE/s162/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Requirement to Seek Relief</inline>.—</heading><content>Consistent with the findings and recommendations of the Inspector General of the Department of Defense in the report titled “Audit of F–35 Ready-For-Issue Spare Parts and Sustainment Performance Incentive <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1248">133 STAT. 1248</page> Fees” (DODIG–2019–094) and dated June 13, 2019, the Secretary of Defense shall seek relief, as described in subsection (b), from prime contractors that delivered noncompliant ready-for-issue spare parts pursuant a contract under the F–35 aircraft program.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e0cbbd3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stE/s162/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Relief Described</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The relief sought by the Secretary of Defense under subsection (a) may include the following: </chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e0cbbd4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stE/s162/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Specific performance.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e0cbbd5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stE/s162/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Compensation for costs incurred by the Department of Defense as a result of the contractor’s failure to deliver compliant ready-for-issue spare parts under the contract.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e0cbbd6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stE/s162/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Any other form of remediation or compensation the Secretary determines to be appropriate.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e0cbbd7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stE/s162/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Rule of Construction</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Nothing in this section shall be construed—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e0cbbd8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stE/s162/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>to alter the terms of a contract under the F–35 aircraft program; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e0cbbd9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stE/s162/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>to authorize the Secretary of Defense to seek forms of relief beyond those otherwise available under law.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e9639" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stE/s163" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="163">SEC. 163. </num><heading>LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR REALLOCATION OF TURKISH F–35A AIRCRAFT TO THE UNITED STATES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e0ce2ea-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stE/s163/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e0ce2eb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e0ce2ec-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Certification.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2020 for the Air Force may be obligated or expended to procure a covered F–35A aircraft for the United States Air Force until a period of 15 days has elapsed following the date on which the Secretary of Defense certifies to the congressional defense committees that—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e0ce2ed-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stE/s163/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>ancillary mission equipment, initial spare parts and materials, technical data, and publications will be procured for each covered F–35A aircraft delivered to the Air Force; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e0ce2ee-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stE/s163/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>each such aircraft will be delivered to the Air Force in a common configuration that may be operated and integrated within the fleet of F–35A aircraft of the Air Force.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e0ce2ef-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stE/s163/b" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Covered F–35A Aircraft Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “<term>covered F–35A aircraft</term>” means an F–35A aircraft previously procured by or on behalf of the Government of the Republic of Turkey in F–35 production lot 12, 13, or 14.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e9677" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stE/s164" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="164">SEC. 164. </num><heading>REQUIREMENT TO ESTABLISH THE USE OF AN AGILE DEVOPS SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT SOLUTION AS AN ALTERNATIVE FOR JOINT STRIKE FIGHTER AUTONOMIC LOGISTICS INFORMATION SYSTEM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e0d0a00-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stE/s164/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Competitive Analysis</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall conduct a competitive analysis of the performance and design architecture enhancement efforts between the currently fielded Autonomic logistics Information System, Autonomic Logistics Information System–Next, and the Department of the Air Force Agile Development Operations Madhatter initiative efforts, including system technology transition opportunities and timelines.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e0d0a01-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stE/s164/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e0d0a02-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than September 30, 2020, the Secretary of Defense shall provide the congressional defense committees a briefing on the findings of the competitive analysis carried out under subsection (a).<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1249">133 STAT. 1249</page></content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e9707" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stE/s165" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="165">SEC. 165. </num><heading>F–35 SUSTAINMENT COST.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e0d5823-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stE/s165/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Quarterly Update</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment shall include in the quarterly report required under section 155 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/232">Public Law 115–232</ref>)—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e0d5824-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stE/s165/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e0d5825-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Data.</p></sidenote><content>sustainment cost data related to the F–35 program, including a comparison in itemized format of the cost of legacy aircraft and the cost of the F–35 program, based on a standardized set of criteria; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e0d5826-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stE/s165/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e0d5827-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluation.</p></sidenote><content>an evaluation and metrics on the extent to which the goals developed pursuant to subsection (b) are being achieved.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e0d5828-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stE/s165/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Cost Reduction Plan</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e0d5829-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stE/s165/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment shall develop and implement a plan for achieving significant reductions in the costs to operate, maintain, and sustain the F–35 system.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e0d582a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stE/s165/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The plan required under paragraph (1) shall include the following elements:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e0d582b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stE/s165/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>Specific changes in the management and execution of operation and support (O&S) cost elements to engender continuous and measurable process improvements.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e0d582c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stE/s165/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>Specific actions the Department will implement in the near, mid, and long terms to reduce O&S costs.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e0d7f3d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stE/s165/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>Firm and achievable timelines for implementing the specific actions and process changes.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e0d7f3e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stE/s165/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the baseline plan developed pursuant to paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e9791" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stE/s166" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="166">SEC. 166. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e0d7f3f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p></sidenote><heading>REPORTS ON THE PROGRESS AND PERFORMANCE OF THE F–35 AIRCRAFT PROGRAM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e0dcd60-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stE/s166/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">F-35 Block 4 and Continuous Capability Development and Delivery Program</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall include with the annual report required by section 224(d) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (<ref href="/us/pl/114/328">Public Law 114–328</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/130/2059">130 Stat. 2059</ref>) an integrated master schedule and past performance assessment for each planned phase of the F–35 Block 4 Upgrade and Continuous Capability Development and Delivery Program.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e0dcd61-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stE/s166/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Comptroller General Reports</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e0dcd62-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stE/s166/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Annual report required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 30 days after the date on which the budget of the President is submitted to Congress under <ref href="/us/usc/t31/s1105/a">section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code</ref>, for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2025, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the F–35 aircraft program.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e0dcd63-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stE/s166/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each report under paragraph (1) shall include, with respect to the F–35 aircraft program, the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e0dcd64-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stE/s166/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>An assessment of the progress of manufacturing processes improvement under the program.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e0dcd65-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stE/s166/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>The progress and results of the F–35 Block 4 Upgrade and Continuous Capability Development and Delivery Program and other follow-on modernization development and testing efforts.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1250">133 STAT. 1250</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e0dcd66-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stE/s166/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>An assessment of the Department’s schedule for delivering software upgrades in six-month, scheduled increments.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e0dcd67-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stE/s166/b/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>The progress and results of any other significant hardware development and fielding efforts necessary for the F–35 Block 4 Upgrade and Continuous Capability Development and Delivery Program.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e0dcd68-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stE/s166/b/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>Any other issues the Comptroller General determines to be appropriate.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e0dcd69-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stE/s166/c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">F–35 Block 4 Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “<term>F–35 Block 4 Upgrade and Continuous Capability Development and Delivery Program</term>” means Block 4 capability upgrades for the F–35 aircraft program as described in the Selected Acquisition Report for the program submitted to Congress in March 2019, pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2432">section 2432 of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e9887" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stE/s167" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="167">SEC. 167. </num><heading>OTHER REPORTS ON THE F–35 AIRCRAFT PROGRAM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e0eb7ca-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stE/s167/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report on F–35 Reliability and Maintainability Metrics</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the reliability and maintainability metrics for the F–35 aircraft. The report shall include the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e0eb7cb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stE/s167/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e0eb7cc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Review.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e0eb7cd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>The results of a review and assessment, conducted by the program office for the F–35 aircraft program, of the reliability and maintainability metrics for the aircraft as set forth in the most recent operational requirements document for the program.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e0eb7ce-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stE/s167/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e0eb7cf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>A determination of whether the reliability and maintainability metrics for the aircraft, as set forth in the most recent operational requirements document for the program, are feasible and attainable, and what changes, if any, will be made to update the metrics.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e0eb7d0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stE/s167/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e0eb7d1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Certification.</p></sidenote><chapeau>A certification that the program office for the F–35 aircraft program has revised the reliability and maintainability improvement plan for the aircraft—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e0eb7d2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stE/s167/a/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>to identify specific and measurable reliability and maintainability objectives in the improvement plan guidance; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e0eb7d3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stE/s167/a/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>to identify and document which projects included in the improvement plan will achieve the objectives identified under subparagraph (A).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e0eb7d4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stE/s167/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report on F–35 Block 4 Upgrade and Continuous Capability Development and Delivery Program</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e0eb7d5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stE/s167/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the F–35 Block 4 Upgrade and Continuous Capability Development and Delivery Program. The report shall include the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e0eb7d6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stE/s167/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e0eb7d7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Cost estimate.</p></sidenote><content>The results of the independent cost estimate for the Program conducted by the Director of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e0eb7d8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stE/s167/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e0eb7d9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plan.</p></sidenote><content>An approved test and evaluation master plan that addresses the adequacy of testing resources, testing aircraft shortfalls, and testing funding.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e0eb7da-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stE/s167/b/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e0eb7db-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Review.</p></sidenote><content>A review of the feasibility and schedule of the continuous capability development and delivery strategy for fielding technologies under the Program as conducted <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1251">133 STAT. 1251</page> by the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e0eb7dc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stE/s167/b/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10 smallCaps">F–35 block 4 defined<inline class="noSmallCaps">.—</inline></heading><content>In this subsection, the term “<term>F–35 Block 4 Upgrade and Continuous Capability Development and Delivery Program</term>” has the meaning given that term in section 166.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e0eb7dd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stE/s167/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report on F–35 Autonomic Logistics Information System</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the autonomic logistics information system of the F–35 aircraft. The report shall include a description of each of the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e0eb7de-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stE/s167/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>All shortfalls, capability gaps, and deficiencies in the system that have been identified as of the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e0eb7df-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stE/s167/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e0eb7e0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Requirements.</p></sidenote><content>The strategy and performance requirements that will be implemented to improve the system.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e0eb7e1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stE/s167/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e0eb7e2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Implementation plan.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e0eb7e3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Cost estimates.</p></sidenote><chapeau>The strategy, implementation plan, schedule, and estimated costs of developing and fielding—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e0eb7e4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stE/s167/c/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the next generation of the system; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e0eb7e5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stE/s167/c/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>future increments of the system.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e0eb7e6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stE/s167/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">F-35 Life-cycle Cost Estimates</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e0eb7e7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stE/s167/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Joint cost estimate</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of the Air Force and the Secretary of the Navy shall jointly develop a joint service cost estimate for the life-cycle costs of the F–35 aircraft program.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e0eb7e8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stE/s167/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Independent cost estimate</inline>.—</heading><content>The Director of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation shall develop an independent cost estimate for the life-cycle costs of the F–35 aircraft program.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e0eb7e9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stE/s167/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Deadline for Submittal</inline>.—</heading><content>The reports required under subsections (a) through (d) shall be submitted to the congressional defense committees not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e10068" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stE/s168" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="168">SEC. 168. </num><heading>LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS LACKING CERTAIN RESILIENCY FEATURES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e0f050a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stE/s168/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Except as provided under subsection (b), none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2020 for the Department of Defense may be obligated or expended for the procurement of a current or future Department of Defense communications program of record, and the Department may not otherwise procure a current or future communications program of record, unless the communications equipment—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e0f050b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stE/s168/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>mitigates geolocation of a transmission that would allow a like echelon enemy force to target the user;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e0f050c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stE/s168/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>securely communicates classified information in a contested communications environment that includes operationally representative jamming;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e0f050d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stE/s168/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e0f050e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><content>reduces, within two years of continued development and upgrades, electronic signature and susceptibility to geolocation by using low probability of intercept/detect (LPI/LPD) waveforms, or other capability that would provide the same resiliency on the battlefield; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e0f050f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stE/s168/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>utilizes a waveform that is either made available through the Department of Defense Waveform Information <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1252">133 STAT. 1252</page> Repository, or is a commercial off the shelf (COTS) waveform available for government licensing with waveform analysis through the Joint Tactical Networking Center (JTNC) Tactical Communications Marketplace.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e0f0510-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stE/s168/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e0f0511-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Certification.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Waiver</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of a military department may waive the requirement under subsection (a) with respect to a communications system upon certifying to the congressional defense committees that the system’s intended use is not for contested environments or will meet the requirement when operated as a component of an integrated network.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e10121" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stE/s169" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="169">SEC. 169. </num><heading>REPEAL OF TACTICAL UNMANNED VEHICLE COMMON DATA LINK REQUIREMENT.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e0f5332-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stE/s169/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report Required</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e0f5333-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stE/s169/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than February 1, 2020, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the status of the Common Data Link program and plans to meet new and emerging manned and unmanned intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) vehicle secure and interoperable communication requirements.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e0f5334-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stE/s169/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report required under paragraph (1) shall include the following elements:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e0f5335-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stE/s169/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>A description of each Common Data Link (CDL) waveform in use and which platforms or systems utilize each CDL waveform.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e0f5336-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stE/s169/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e0f5337-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">List.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e0f5338-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>A list of manned and unmanned ISR platforms or systems in development requiring networked, secure, low latency communications, and an assessment of the suitability of CDL to meet the requirements of each planned program.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e0f5339-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stE/s169/a/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>A description of in-progress or planned technology development efforts to address networking requirements for manned and unmanned ISR systems operating in contested and denied environments.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e0f533a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tI/stE/s169/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Repeal</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 157 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (<ref href="/us/pl/112/239">Public Law 112–239</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/126/1667">126 Stat. 1667</ref>) is hereby <amendingAction type="repeal">repealed</amendingAction>.</content></subsection> </section> </subtitle> <num value="II">TITLE II—</num><heading>RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION</heading> <toc> <referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle A—</designator> <label>Authorization of Appropriations</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 201. </designator> <label>Authorization of appropriations.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle B—</designator> <label>Program Requirements, Restrictions, and Limitations</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 211. </designator> <label>Program on enhancement of preparation of dependents of members of Armed Forces for careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 212. </designator> <label>Updates to the Department of Defense personnel management authority to attract experts in science and engineering.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 213. </designator> <label>Establishment of joint reserve detachment of the Defense Innovation Unit.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 214. </designator> <label>Research and educational programs and activities for Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority-Serving Institutions of Higher Education.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 215. </designator> <label>Modification of authority for prizes for advanced technology achievements.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 216. </designator> <label>Joint hypersonics transition office.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 217. </designator> <label>Modification of proof of concept commercialization program.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1253">133 STAT. 1253</page></label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 218. </designator> <label>Modification of authority and addition of technology areas for expedited access to technical talent.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 219. </designator> <label>Expansion of coordination in support of national security innovation and entrepreneurial education.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 220. </designator> <label>Modification of defense quantum information science and technology research and development program.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 221. </designator> <label>Understanding of investments in artificial intelligence and development of capabilities by adversaries.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 222. </designator> <label>Advisory role of JASON scientific advisory group.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 223. </designator> <label>Direct Air Capture and Blue Carbon Removal Technology Program.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 224. </designator> <label>Requiring defense microelectronics products and services meet trusted supply chain and operational security standards.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 225. </designator> <label>Development and acquisition strategy to procure secure, low probability of detection data link network capability.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 226. </designator> <label>Establishment of secure next-generation wireless network (5G) infrastructure for the Nevada Test and Training Range and base infrastructure.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 227. </designator> <label>Administration of manufacturing innovation institutes funded by the Department of Defense.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 228. </designator> <label>Research program on foreign malign influence operations.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 229. </designator> <label>Diversification of the research and engineering workforce of the Department of Defense.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 230. </designator> <label>Policy on the talent management of digital expertise and software professionals.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 231. </designator> <label>Digital engineering capability to automate testing and evaluation.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 232. </designator> <label>Process to align policy formulation and emerging technology development.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 233. </designator> <label>Improvement of the Strategic Capabilities Office of the Department of Defense.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 234. </designator> <label>Pilot program on enhanced civics education.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 235. </designator> <label>Technology and national security fellowship.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 236. </designator> <label>Documentation relating to the Advanced Battle Management System.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 237. </designator> <label>Sensor data integration for fifth generation aircraft.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 238. </designator> <label>Sense of Congress on future vertical lift technologies.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 239. </designator> <label>Use of funds for Strategic Environmental Research Program, Environmental Security Technical Certification Program, and Operational Energy Capability Improvement.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 240. </designator> <label>Limitation and report on Indirect Fire Protection Capability Increment 2 capability.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle C—</designator> <label>Plans, Reports, and Other Matters</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 251. </designator> <label>Master plan for implementation of authorities relating to science and technology reinvention laboratories.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 252. </designator> <label>Infrastructure to support research, development, test, and evaluation missions.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 253. </designator> <label>Energetics plan.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 254. </designator> <label>Strategy and implementation plan for fifth generation information and communications technologies.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 255. </designator> <label>Department-wide software science and technology strategy.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 256. </designator> <label>Artificial intelligence education strategy.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 257. </designator> <label>Cyber science and technology activities roadmap and reports.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 258. </designator> <label>Report on B–52 commercial engine replacement program.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 259. </designator> <label>Commercial edge computing technologies and best practices for Department of Defense warfighting systems.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 260. </designator> <label>Biannual report on the Joint Artificial Intelligence Center.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 261. </designator> <label>Quarterly updates on the Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle program.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 262. </designator> <label>National Study on Defense Research At Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Other Minority Institutions.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 263. </designator> <label>Study on national security emerging biotechnologies for the Department of Defense.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 264. </designator> <label>Independent study on optimizing resources allocated to Combating Terrorism Technical Support Office.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 265. </designator> <label>Independent assessment of electronic warfare plans and programs.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 266. </designator> <label>Technical correction to Global Research Watch Program.</label> </referenceItem></toc> <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1254">133 STAT. 1254</page> <subtitle id="d159904e10458" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stA" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading>Authorization of Appropriations</heading> <section id="d159904e10463" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stA/s201" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="201">SEC. 201. </num><heading>AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2020 for the use of the Department of Defense for research, development, test, and evaluation, as specified in the funding table in section 4201.</content></section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d159904e10471" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading>Program Requirements, Restrictions, and Limitations</heading> <section id="d159904e10476" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s211" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="211">SEC. 211. </num><heading>PROGRAM ON ENHANCEMENT OF PREPARATION OF DEPENDENTS OF MEMBERS OF ARMED FORCES FOR CAREERS IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATHEMATICS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e10168b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s211/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Program Required</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch111">Chapter 111 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after section 2192a the following new section:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y3e1064ac-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="2192b">“§ 2192b.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e1064ad-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2192b">10 USC 2192b</ref>.</p></sidenote> Program on enhancement of preparation of dependents of members of armed forces for careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e1064ae-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Program Required</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense shall carry out a program to—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1064af-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>enhance the preparation of students at covered schools for careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1064b0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>provide assistance to teachers at covered schools to enhance preparation described in paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e1064b1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Coordination</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In carrying out the program, the Secretary shall coordinate with the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1064b2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>The Secretaries of the military departments.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1064b3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>The Secretary of Education.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1064b4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>The National Science Foundation.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1064b5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>Other organizations as the Secretary of Defense considers appropriate.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e1064b6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Activities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Activities under the program may include the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1064b7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>Establishment of targeted internships and cooperative research opportunities at defense laboratories and other technical centers for students and teachers at covered schools.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1064b8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>Establishment of scholarships and fellowships for students at covered schools.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1064b9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>Efforts and activities that improve the quality of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics educational and training opportunities for students and teachers at covered schools, including with respect to improving the development of curricula at covered schools.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1064ba-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>Development of travel opportunities, demonstrations, mentoring programs, and informal science education for students and teachers at covered schools.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1255">133 STAT. 1255</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e1064bb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e1064bc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e1064bd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluation.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Metrics</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall establish outcome-based metrics and internal and external assessments to evaluate the merits and benefits of activities conducted under the program with respect to the needs of the Department of Defense.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e1064be-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Covered Schools Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term ‘<term>covered schools</term>’ means elementary or secondary schools at which the Secretary determines a significant number of dependents of members of the armed forces are enrolled.”</content></subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e1064bf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s211/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e1064c0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2191">10 USC 2191</ref> prec.<?GPOvSpace 04?></p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after the item relating to section 2192a the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“2192b. </designator> <label>Program on enhancement of preparation of dependents of members of armed forces for careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e1064c1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s211/c" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Repeal</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 233 of the Carl Levin and Howard P. “Buck” McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (<ref href="/us/pl/113/291">Public Law 113–291</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2193a">10 U.S.C. 2193a note</ref>) is <amendingAction type="repeal">repealed</amendingAction>.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e10668" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s212" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="212">SEC. 212. </num><heading>UPDATES TO THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY TO ATTRACT EXPERTS IN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e10d9f2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s212/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (a) of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1599h">section 1599h of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e10d9f3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">“(6) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Joint artificial intelligence center</inline>.—</heading><content>The Director of the Joint Artificial Intelligence Center may carry out a program of personnel management authority provided in subsection (b) in order to facilitate recruitment of eminent experts in science or engineering for the Center.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e10d9f4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Termination date.</p></sidenote> The authority to carry out the program under this paragraph shall terminate on December 31, 2024.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e10d9f5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s212/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Scope of Appointment Authority</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subsection (b)(1) of such section <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e10d9f6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s212/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in subparagraph (D), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and</quotedText>” at the end;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e10d9f7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s212/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in subparagraph (E), by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and</quotedText>” at the end; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e10d9f8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s212/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subparagraph:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e10d9f9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">“(F) </num><content>in the case of the Joint Artificial Intelligence Center, appoint scientists and engineers to a total of not more than 5 scientific and engineering positions in the Center;”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e10d9fa-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s212/c" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Extension of Terms of Appointment</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (c)(2) of such section <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or the Defense Innovation Unit Experimental</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the Defense Innovation Unit, or the Joint Artificial Intelligence Center</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e10d9fb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s212/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Update to Organizational Name</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Such section is further amended—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e10d9fc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s212/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in subsection (a)(5)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e10d9fd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s212/d/1/A" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in the subsection heading by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText><headingText class="smallCaps">DIUX</headingText></quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText><headingText class="smallCaps">DIU</headingText></quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e10d9fe-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s212/d/1/B" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Experimental</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e10d9ff-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s212/d/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (b)(1)(E), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Experimental</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e10824" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s213" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="213">SEC. 213. </num><heading>ESTABLISHMENT OF JOINT RESERVE DETACHMENT OF THE DEFENSE INNOVATION UNIT.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e114f30-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s213/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e114f31-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s213/a/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment of joint reserve detachment of the defense innovation unit</inline>.—</heading><content>Chapter 139 of title 10, United <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1256">133 STAT. 1256</page> States Code, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after section 2358a the following new section:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y3e11c462-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="2358b">“§ 2358b.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e11c463-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2358b">10 USC 2358b</ref>.</p></sidenote> Joint reserve detachment of the Defense Innovation Unit</heading><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e11c464-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e11c465-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretaries of the military departments, may establish a joint reserve detachment (referred to in this section as the ‘Detachment’) composed of members of the reserve components described in subsection (b) to be assigned to each office of the Defense Innovation Unit to—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e11c466-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>support engagement and collaboration with private-sector industry and the community surrounding the location of such office; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e11c467-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>to accelerate the use and adoption of commercially-developed technologies for national security purposes.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e11c468-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Members</inline>.—</heading><content>Each Secretary of a military department shall select for the Detachment, and make efforts to retain, members of the reserve components who possess relevant private-sector experience in the fields of business, acquisition, intelligence, engineering, technology transfer, science, mathematics, program management, logistics, cybersecurity, or such other fields as determined by the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e11c469-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Duties</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Detachment shall have the following duties:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e11c46a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau>Providing the Department of Defense with—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e11c46b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>expertise on and analysis of commercially-developed technologies;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e11c46c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>commercially-developed technologies to be used as alternatives for technologies in use by the Department; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e11c46d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>opportunities for greater engagement and collaboration between the Department and private-sector industry on innovative technologies.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e11c46e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>On an ongoing basis—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e11c46f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau>partnering with the military departments, the combatant commands, and other Department of Defense organizations to—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e11c470-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>identify and rapidly prototype commercially-developed technologies; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e11c471-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>use alternative contracting mechanisms to procure such technologies;</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e11c472-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>increasing awareness of—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e11c473-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>the work of the Defense Innovation Unit; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e11c474-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the technology requirements of the Department of Defense as identified in the National Defense Science and Technology Strategy developed under section 218 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/232">Public Law 115–232</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/132/1679">132 Stat. 1679</ref>); and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e11c475-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>using the investment in research and development made by private-sector industry in assessing and developing dual-use technologies.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e11c476-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>Carrying out other activities as directed by the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e11c477-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Joint Duty</inline>.—</heading><content>Assignment to a Detachment shall not qualify as a joint duty assignment, as defined in section 668(b)(1) <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1257">133 STAT. 1257</page> of <ref href="/us/usc/t10">title 10, United States Code</ref>, unless approved by the Secretary of Defense.”</content></subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e11c478-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s213/a/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e11c479-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2351">10 USC 2351</ref> prec.<?GPOvSpace 04?></p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after the item relating to section 2358a the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“2358b. </designator> <label>Joint reserve detachment of the Defense Innovation Unit.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e11c47a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s213/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e11c47b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Implementation Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, in consultation with the Director of the Defense Innovation Unit and the Secretaries of the military departments, shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e11c47c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s213/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e11c47d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Organizational plan.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e11c47e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Cost estimates.</p></sidenote><content>an organizational plan and the estimated costs for establishing the joint reserve detachment required under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2358b">section 2358b of title 10, United States Code</ref> (as added by subsection (a)); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e11c47f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s213/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e11c480-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Timeline.</p></sidenote><content>a timeline specifying when such detachment will attain initial operational capability and full operational capability, respectively.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e11065" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s214" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="214">SEC. 214. </num><heading>RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES FOR HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES AND MINORITY-SERVING INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3e11eb91-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2362">Section 2362 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e11eb92-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s214/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsections (d) and (e) as subsections (e) and (f), respectively; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e11eb93-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s214/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after subsection (c) the following new subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e11eb94-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Incentives</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense may develop incentives to encourage research and educational collaborations between covered educational institutions and other institutions of higher education.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d159904e11108" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s215" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="215">SEC. 215. </num><heading>MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY FOR PRIZES FOR ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY ACHIEVEMENTS.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2374a/a">Section 2374a(a) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Assistant Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment,</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d159904e11127" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s216" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="216">SEC. 216. </num><heading>JOINT HYPERSONICS TRANSITION OFFICE.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3e1260c5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 218 of the John Warner National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007 (<ref href="/us/pl/109/364">Public Law 109–364</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2358">10 U.S.C. 2358 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1260c6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s216/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (a), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the program required under subsection (b), and shall</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the program and activities described in subsections (b) through (f), and shall</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1260c7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s216/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsections (c) through (e) as subsections (d) through (f), respectively;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1260c8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s216/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after subsection (b) the following new subsection (c):<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e1287d9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">University Expertise</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1287da-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Arrangement with institutions of higher education</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Using the authority specified in section 217 of the <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1258">133 STAT. 1258</page> National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/91">Public Law 115–91</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2358">10 U.S.C. 2358 note</ref>) or another similar authority, the Office shall seek to enter into an arrangement with one or more institutions of higher education (as defined in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (<ref href="/us/usc/t20/s1001">20 U.S.C. 1001</ref>)) under which such institutions may provide the Office with—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1287db-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>access to research, technology development, and workforce development expertise to support the mission of the Office; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1287dc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>foundational and applied hypersonic research, development, and workforce support in areas that the Office determines to be relevant for the Department of Defense.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1287dd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Availability of information</inline>.—</heading><content>The Office shall ensure that the results of any research and reports produced pursuant to an arrangement under paragraph (1) are made available to the Federal Government, the private sector, academia, and international partners consistent with appropriate security classification guidance.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1287de-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s216/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><chapeau>in subsection (d), as so redesignated—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1287df-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s216/4/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in paragraph (4), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the comma before the period; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1287e0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s216/4/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in paragraph (5), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>certified under subsection (e) as being consistent with the roadmap under subsection (d)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>certified under subsection (f) as being consistent with the roadmap under subsection (e)</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1287e1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s216/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>in subsection (e), as so redesignated, by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3e12aef2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Submittal to congress</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e12aef3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e12aef4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Initial submission</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this paragraph, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees the most recent roadmap developed under paragraph (1).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e12aef5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Subsequent submissions</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees each roadmap revised under paragraph (1) together with the budget submitted to Congress under <ref href="/us/usc/t31/s1105">section 1105 of title 31, United States Code</ref>, for the fiscal year concerned.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e12aef6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s216/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><chapeau>in subsection (f), as so redesignated—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e12aef7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s216/6/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subsection (d)</quotedText>” each place it appears and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subsection (e)</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e12aef8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s216/6/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in paragraph (3), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>2016</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>2026</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </section> <section id="d159904e11324" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s217" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="217">SEC. 217. </num><heading>MODIFICATION OF PROOF OF CONCEPT COMMERCIALIZATION PROGRAM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e132429-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s217/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Extension of Program</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 1603(g) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 (<ref href="/us/pl/113/66">Public Law 113–66</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2359">10 U.S.C. 2359 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>2019</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>2024</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e13242a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s217/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Additional Improvements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 1603 of such Act, as amended by subsection (a), is further amended—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e13242b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s217/b/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in the section heading, by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>of dual-use technology</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>commercialization</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e13242c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s217/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in subsection (a)—<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1259">133 STAT. 1259</page></chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e13242d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s217/b/2/A" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>of Dual-Use Technology</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>Commercialization</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e13242e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s217/b/2/B" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>with a focus on priority defense technology areas that attract public and private sector funding, as well as private sector investment capital, including from venture capital firms in the United States,</quotedText>” before “<quotedText>in accordance</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e13242f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s217/b/3" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>in subsection (c)(4)(A)(iv), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, which may include access to venture capital</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>award</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e132430-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s217/b/4" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> subsection (d);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e132431-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s217/b/5" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsection (e) as subsection (d);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e132432-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s217/b/6" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after subsection (d), as so redesignated, the following new subsection (e):<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e134b43-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authorities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In carrying out this section, the Secretary may use the following authorities:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e134b44-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1599g">Section 1599g of title 10 of the United States Code</ref>, relating to public-private talent exchanges.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e134b45-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>Section 2368 of such title, relating to Centers for Science, Technology, and Engineering Partnerships.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e134b46-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>Section 2374a of such title, relating to prizes for advanced technology achievements.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e134b47-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>Section 2474 of such title, relating to Centers of Industrial and Technical Excellence.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e134b48-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><content>Section 2521 of such title, relating to the Manufacturing Technology Program.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e134b49-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">“(6) </num><content>Section 225 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/91">Public Law 115–91</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2359">10 U.S.C. 2359 note</ref>).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e134b4a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">“(7) </num><content>Section 1711 of such Act (<ref href="/us/pl/115/91">Public Law 115–91</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2505">10 U.S.C. 2505 note</ref>), relating to a pilot program on strengthening manufacturing in the defense industrial base.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e134b4b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">“(8) </num><content>Section 12 of the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 (<ref href="/us/usc/t15/s3710a">15 U.S.C. 3710a</ref>) and <ref href="/us/usc/t31/s6305">section 6305 of title 31, United States Code</ref>, relating to cooperative research and development agreements.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e134b4c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s217/b/7" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> subsection (f); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e134b4d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s217/b/8" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsection (g) as subsection (f).</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e11529" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s218" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="218">SEC. 218. </num><heading>MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY AND ADDITION OF TECHNOLOGY AREAS FOR EXPEDITED ACCESS TO TECHNICAL TALENT.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e13725e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s218/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e13725f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Modification of Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (a)(1) of section 217 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/91">Public Law 115–91</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2358">10 U.S.C. 2358 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>The Secretary of Defense shall, acting through the secretaries of the military departments, establish</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020, the Secretary of Defense shall direct the secretaries of the military departments to establish</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e139970-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s218/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Additional Technology Areas</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subsection (e) of such section <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e139971-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s218/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> paragraph (27) as paragraph (30); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e139972-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s218/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after paragraph (26) the following new paragraph (27):<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3e139973-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="27">“(27) </num><content>Rapid prototyping.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1260">133 STAT. 1260</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3e139974-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="28">“(28) </num><content>Infrastructure resilience.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3e139975-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="29">“(29) </num><content>Hypersonics.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e11613" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s219" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="219">SEC. 219. </num><heading>EXPANSION OF COORDINATION IN SUPPORT OF NATIONAL SECURITY INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURIAL EDUCATION.</heading><content class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3e139976-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 225(e) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/91">Public Law 115–91</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2359">10 U.S.C. 2359 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e139977-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="18">“(18) </num><content>The Lab-Embedded Entrepreneurship Programs of the Department of Energy.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></section> <section id="d159904e11640" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s220" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="220">SEC. 220. </num><heading>MODIFICATION OF DEFENSE QUANTUM INFORMATION SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3e145cc8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 234 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/232">Public Law 115–232</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2358">10 U.S.C. 2358 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e145cc9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s220/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in subsection (b)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e145cca-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s220/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in paragraph (2), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>private sector entities</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>private sector and international entities</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e145ccb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s220/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in paragraph (6), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>facilities and infrastructure</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>facilities, workforce, and infrastructure</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e145ccc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s220/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e145ccd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultations.</p></sidenote><chapeau>in subsection (c)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e145cce-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s220/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in paragraph (2), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>quantum sciences;</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> <quotedContent>“quantum information sciences, including through consultation with—<subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3e1483df-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>the National Quantum Coordination Office;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3e1483e0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>the subcommittee on Quantum Information Science of the National Science and Technology Council;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3e1483e1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>other organizations and elements of the Department of Defense;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3e1483e2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>other Federal agencies; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3e1483e3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><content>appropriate private sector organizations;”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1483e4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s220/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> paragraphs (3) and (4) as paragraphs (6) and (7), respectively;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1483e5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s220/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after paragraph (2), the following new paragraphs:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y3e14aaf6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e14aaf7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plans.</p></sidenote><chapeau>in consultation with the entities listed in paragraph (2), develop plans for—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e14aaf8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>the development of the quantum information science and technology workforce;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e14aaf9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>enhancing awareness of quantum information science and technology;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e14aafa-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>reducing the risk of cybersecurity threats posed by quantum information science technology; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e14aafb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>development of ethical guidelines for the use of quantum information science technology;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y3e14aafc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>in consultation with the National Institute of Standards and Technology and other appropriate Federal entities, develop a quantum information science taxonomy and standards and requirements for quantum information technology;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y3e14aafd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><content>support efforts to increase the technology readiness level of quantum information science technologies under development in the United States;”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>;<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1261">133 STAT. 1261</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e14aafe-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s220/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>in paragraph (6), as so redesignated, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>quantum science</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>quantum information science</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e14aaff-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s220/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>in paragraph (7), as so redesignated, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>for meeting the long-term challenges and achieving the specific technical goals</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>for carrying out the program under subsection (a)</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e14ab00-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s220/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsection (d) as subsection (e);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e14ab01-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s220/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> afer subsection (c) the following new subsection (d):<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e14ab02-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Quantum Information Science Research Centers</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of each military department may establish or designate a defense laboratory or establish activities to engage with appropriate public and private sector organizations, including academic organizations, to enhance and accelerate the research, development, and deployment of quantum information sciences and quantum information science-enabled technologies and systems. The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that not less than one such laboratory or center is established or designated.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e14ab03-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s220/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (2) of subsection (e), as so redesignated—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e14ab04-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s220/5/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in subparagraph (A), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>information</quotedText>” before “<quotedText>sciences</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e14ab05-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s220/5/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>in subparagraph (B),</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e14ab06-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s220/5/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>information</quotedText>” before “<quotedText>sciences</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e14ab07-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s220/5/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, including a discussion of likely impacts of quantum information science and technology on military capabilities</quotedText>” before the period at the end;</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e14ab08-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s220/5/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>in subparagraph (C), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>information</quotedText>” before “<quotedText>sciences</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e14ab09-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s220/5/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subparagraph (E) as subparagraph (F); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e14ab0a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s220/5/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> subparagraph (D) and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following new subparagraphs:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3e14d21b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><chapeau>A description of the activities carried out in accordance with this section, including, for each such activity—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e14d21c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>a roadmap for the activity;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e14d21d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e14d21e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Summary.</p></sidenote><content>a summary of the funding provided for the activity; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e14d21f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e14d220-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Timeline.</p></sidenote><content>an estimated timeline for the development and military deployment of quantum technologies supported through the activity.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3e14d221-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><chapeau>A description of the efforts of the Department of Defense to update classification and cybersecurity practices relating to quantum technology, including—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e14d222-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e14d223-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Requirements.</p></sidenote><content>security processes and requirements for engagement with allied countries; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e14d224-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e14d225-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plan.</p></sidenote><content>a plan for security-cleared government and contractor workforce development.”</content></clause> </subparagraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </section> <section id="d159904e11965" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s221" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="221">SEC. 221. </num><heading>UNDERSTANDING OF INVESTMENTS IN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND DEVELOPMENT OF CAPABILITIES BY ADVERSARIES.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3e14f936-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 238(c)(2)(I) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/232">Public Law 115–232</ref>)<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e14f937-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2358">10 USC 2358 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e14f938-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s221/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in clause (i), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>; and</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> a semicolon;<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1262">133 STAT. 1262</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e14f939-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s221/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in clause (ii), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the period at the end and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>; and</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e14f93a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s221/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new clause:<quotedContent><clause class="indentUp2 fontsize10" id="y3e15204b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><chapeau>that appropriate entities in the Department are reviewing all open source publications from both the United States and outside the United States that contribute to, affect, or advance—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y3e15204c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>artificial intelligence research and development; or</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y3e15204d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>the understanding of the Secretary concerning the investments by adversaries of the United States in artificial intelligence and the development by such adversaries of capabilities relating to artificial intelligence.”</content></subclause> </clause> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d159904e12036" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s222" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="222">SEC. 222. </num><heading>ADVISORY ROLE OF JASON SCIENTIFIC ADVISORY GROUP.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e160aae-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s222/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Ongoing Engagement of Certain Scientific Advisory Personnel</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e160aaf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s222/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall seek to engage the members of the independent, private scientific advisory group known as “JASON” as advisory personnel to provide advice, on an ongoing basis, on matters involving science, technology, and national security, including methods to defeat existential and technologically-amplified threats to national security.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e160ab0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s222/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Availability to other federal agencies</inline>.—</heading><content>At the request of a Federal agency outside the Department of Defense, the Secretary of Defense shall seek to make personnel engaged under paragraph (1) available to such agency for the purpose of providing advice to the agency on the matters described in such subsection.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e1631c1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s222/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Arrangement for Conduct of National Security Studies and Analysis</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1631c2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s222/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Pursuant to subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense, acting through the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, shall seek to enter into an arrangement under which JASON may provide national security research studies and other analyses to the Department of Defense and other Federal agencies to meet mission requirements and agency needs.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1631c3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s222/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Form of arrangement</inline>.—</heading><content>The arrangement entered into under paragraph (1) shall be in a form the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment determines to be appropriate for the Department of Defense, which may include a contract, a grant, a cooperative agreement, the use of other transaction authority under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2371">section 2371 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, or another such arrangement.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1631c4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s222/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e1631c5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Timing of arrangement</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall seek to enter into the arrangement under paragraph (1) not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1631c6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s222/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Terms of arrangement</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The arrangement entered into under paragraph (1) shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1631c7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s222/b/4/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e1631c8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reimbursement.</p></sidenote><content>if specifically negotiated as part of the arrangement, provide for the Department of Defense to reimburse the entity supporting JASON for all or a portion of the overhead costs incurred in support of the arrangement;<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1263">133 STAT. 1263</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1631c9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s222/b/4/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>allow Federal Government entities outside the Department of Defense with responsibilities relating to national security to seek to engage JASON to perform individual studies relating to national security matters as part of the arrangement; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1631ca-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s222/b/4/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>require that a Federal agency that engages JASON to perform a study under the arrangement will fully fund such study, including a proportional percentage to the total overhead costs incurred under the arrangement.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1631cb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s222/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on termination</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1631cc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s222/b/5/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e1631cd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense may not terminate the arrangement under paragraph (1) until a period of 180 days has elapsed following the date on which the Secretary—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e1631ce-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s222/b/5/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e1631cf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Notification.</p></sidenote><content>notifies the congressional defense committees of the intent of the Secretary to terminate the arrangement; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e1631d0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s222/b/5/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>submits the report required under subparagraph (B).</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1631d1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s222/b/5/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report required</inline>.—</heading><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e1631d2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s222/b/5/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e1631d3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>If the Secretary of Defense determines that the arrangement under paragraph (1) should be terminated, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the proposed termination of the arrangement.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e1631d4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s222/b/5/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e1631d5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time periods.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report required under clause (i) shall include the following:</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y3e1631d6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s222/b/5/B/ii/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e1631d7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Summary.</p></sidenote><content>A summary of the execution of research projects conducted by JASON over the four fiscal years preceding the date of the report, including the projects requested by the Department of Defense and the projects requested by other Federal agencies.</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y3e1631d8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s222/b/5/B/ii/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e1631d9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Cost analysis.</p></sidenote><content>An analysis of the costs to the Department of Defense of maintaining the arrangement under which JASON provided national security research studies, including any overhead costs incurred by the Department or shared among Federal agencies over the four fiscal years preceding the date of the report.</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y3e1631da-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s222/b/5/B/ii/III" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="III">(III) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e1631db-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Timeline.</p></sidenote><content>A timeline for the potential transition or termination of the activities, functions, and expertise provided by JASON under the arrangement.</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y3e1631dc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s222/b/5/B/ii/IV" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="IV">(IV) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e1631dd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e1631de-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Mitigation plan.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment of the impact that the termination of the arrangement with JASON will have on defense research studies and analytical capabilities, including a mitigation plan that identifies where alternative and comparable scientific advice and expertise is available and a comparison of the costs associated with each alternative.</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e1631df-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s222/b/5/B/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Form of report</inline>.—</heading><content>The report required under clause (i) may be submitted in unclassified or classified form.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1631e0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s222/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e1631e1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Summaries.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Annual summary report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than March 1 of each year beginning after the date of the enactment of <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1264">133 STAT. 1264</page> this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1631e2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s222/b/6/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>a summary of expenditures made under the arrangement with JASON under paragraph (1); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1631e3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s222/b/6/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>a summary of the studies and other activities carried out by JASON pursuant to such arrangement in the preceding calendar year.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e12274" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s223" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="223">SEC. 223. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e1631e4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2358">10 USC 2358 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>DIRECT AIR CAPTURE AND BLUE CARBON REMOVAL TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e179175-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s223/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Program Required</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e179176-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s223/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e179177-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Secretary of Energy, and the heads of such other Federal agencies as the Secretary of Defense considers appropriate, shall carry out a program on research, development, testing, evaluation, study, and demonstration of technologies related to blue carbon capture and direct air capture.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e179178-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s223/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Program goals</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The goals of the program established under paragraph (1) are as follows:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e179179-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s223/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>To develop technologies that capture carbon dioxide from seawater and the air to turn such carbon dioxide into clean fuels to enhance fuel and energy security.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e17917a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s223/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>To develop and demonstrate technologies that capture carbon dioxide from seawater and the air to reuse such carbon dioxide to create products for military uses.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e17917b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s223/a/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau>To develop direct air capture technologies for use—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e17917c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s223/a/2/C/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>at military installations or facilities of the Department of Defense; or</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e17917d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s223/a/2/C/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>in modes of transportation by the Navy or the Coast Guard.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e17917e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s223/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Phases</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The program established under paragraph (1) shall be carried out in two phases as follows:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e17917f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s223/a/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>The first phase shall consist of research and development and shall be carried out as described in subsection (b).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e179180-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s223/a/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e179181-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluation.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e179182-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>The second phase shall consist of testing and evaluation and shall be carried out as described in subsection (c), if the Secretary determines that the results of the research and development phase justify implementing the testing and evaluation phase.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e179183-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s223/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Designation</inline>.—</heading><content>The program established under paragraph (1) shall be known as the “Direct Air Capture and Blue Carbon Removal Technology Program” (in this section referred to as the “Program”).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e179184-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s223/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Research and Development Phase</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e179185-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s223/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>During the research and development phase of the Program, the Secretary of Defense shall conduct research and development in pursuit of the goals set forth in subsection (a)(2).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e179186-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s223/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e179187-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Study.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e179188-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluation.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Direct air capture</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The research and development phase of the Program may include, with respect to direct air capture, a front end engineering and design study that includes an evaluation of direct air capture designs to produce fuel for use—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e179189-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s223/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>at military installations or facilities of the Department of Defense; or<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1265">133 STAT. 1265</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e17918a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s223/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in modes of transportation by the Navy or the Coast Guard.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e17918b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s223/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e17918c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Commencement</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall commence carrying out the research and development phase of the Program not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e17918d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s223/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Grants authorized</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may carry out the research and development phase of the Program through the award of grants to private persons and eligible laboratories.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e17918e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s223/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the completion of the research and development phase of the Program, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the research and development carried out under the Program.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e17918f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s223/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Testing and Evaluation Phase</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e179190-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s223/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>During the testing and evaluation phase of the Program, the Secretary shall, in pursuit of the goals set forth in subsection (a)(2), conduct tests and evaluations of the technologies researched and developed during the research and development phase of the Program.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e179191-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s223/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Direct air capture</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The testing and evaluation phase of the Program may include demonstration projects for direct air capture to produce fuels for use—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e179192-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s223/c/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>at military installations or facilities of the Department of Defense; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e179193-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s223/c/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in modes of transportation by the Navy or the Coast Guard.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e179194-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s223/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Commencement</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to subsection (a)(3)(B), the Secretary shall commence carrying out the testing and evaluation phase of the Program on the date of the completion of the research and development phase described in subsection (b), except that the testing and evaluation phase of the Program with respect to direct air capture may commence at such time after a front end engineering and design study demonstrates to the Secretary that commencement of such phase is appropriate.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e179195-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s223/c/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Grants authorized</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may carry out the testing and evaluation phase of the Program through the award of grants to private persons and eligible laboratories.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e179196-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s223/c/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Locations</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall carry out the testing and evaluation phase of the Program at military installations or facilities of the Department of Defense.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e179197-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s223/c/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than September 30, 2026, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the findings of the Secretary with respect to the effectiveness of the technologies tested and evaluated under the Program.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e179198-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s223/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e179199-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s223/d/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The term “<term>blue carbon capture</term>” means the removal of dissolved carbon dioxide from seawater through engineered or inorganic processes, including filters, membranes, or phase change systems.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e17919a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s223/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2)</num><subparagraph class="inline" id="y3e17919b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s223/d/2/A" role="definitions"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>The term “<term>direct air capture</term>”, with respect to a facility, technology, or system, means that the facility, technology, or system uses carbon capture equipment to capture carbon dioxide directly from the air.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3e17919c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s223/d/2/B" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>The term “<term>direct air capture</term>” does not include any facility, technology, or system that captures carbon dioxide—<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1266">133 STAT. 1266</page></chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e17919d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s223/d/2/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>that is deliberately released from a naturally occurring subsurface spring; or</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e17919e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s223/d/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>using natural photosynthesis.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e17919f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s223/d/3" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>The term “<term>eligible laboratory</term>” means—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1791a0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s223/d/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>a National Laboratory (as defined in section 2 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15801">42 U.S.C. 15801</ref>));</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1791a1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s223/d/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>a science and technology reinvention laboratory designated under section 1105 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (<ref href="/us/pl/111/84">Public Law 111–84</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2358">10 U.S.C. 2358 note</ref>);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1791a2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s223/d/3/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>the Major Range and Test Facility Base (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2358a/f">section 2358a(f) of title 10, United States Code</ref>); or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1791a3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s223/d/3/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>any other facility that supports the research, development, test, and evaluation activities of the Department of Defense or the Department of Energy.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e12599" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s224" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="224">SEC. 224. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e1791a4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2302">10 USC 2302 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>REQUIRING DEFENSE MICROELECTRONICS PRODUCTS AND SERVICES MEET TRUSTED SUPPLY CHAIN AND OPERATIONAL SECURITY STANDARDS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e18c925-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s224/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e18c926-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Purchases</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>To protect the United States from intellectual property theft and to ensure national security and public safety in the application of new generations of wireless network technology and microelectronics, beginning no later than January 1, 2023, the Secretary of Defense shall ensure that each microelectronics product or service that the Department of Defense purchases on or after such date meets the applicable trusted supply chain and operational security standards established pursuant to subsection (b), except in a case in which the Department seeks to purchase a microelectronics product or service but—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e18c927-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s224/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>no such product or service is available for purchase that meets such standards; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e18c928-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s224/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>no such product or service is available for purchase that—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e18c929-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s224/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>meets such standards; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e18c92a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s224/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>is available at a price that the Secretary does not consider prohibitively expensive.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e18c92b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s224/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Trusted Supply Chain and Operational Security Standards</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e18c92c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s224/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e18c92d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Standards required</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="inline" id="y3e18c92e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s224/b/1/A"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>Not later than January 1, 2021, the Secretary shall establish trusted supply chain and operational security standards for the purchase of microelectronics products and services by the Department.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3e18c92f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s224/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>For purposes of this section, a trusted supply chain and operational security standard—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e18c930-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s224/b/1/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><chapeau>is a standard that systematizes best practices relevant to—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y3e18c931-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s224/b/1/B/i/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>manufacturing location;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y3e18c932-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s224/b/1/B/i/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><content>company ownership;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y3e18c933-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s224/b/1/B/i/III" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="III">(III) </num><content>workforce composition;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y3e18c934-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s224/b/1/B/i/IV" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="IV">(IV) </num><content>access during manufacturing, suppliers’ design, sourcing, manufacturing, packaging, and distribution processes;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y3e18c935-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s224/b/1/B/i/V" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="V">(V) </num><content>reliability of the supply chain; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y3e18c936-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s224/b/1/B/i/VI" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="VI">(VI) </num><content>other matters germane to supply chain and operational security; and<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1267">133 STAT. 1267</page></content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e18c937-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s224/b/1/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau>is not a military standard (also known as “MIL-STD”) or a military specification (also known as “MIL-SPEC”) for microelectronics that—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y3e18c938-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s224/b/1/B/ii/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>specifies individual features for Department of Defense microelectronics; or</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y3e18c939-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s224/b/1/B/ii/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><content>otherwise inhibits the acquisition by the Department of securely manufactured, commercially-available products.</content></subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e18c93a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s224/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Consultation required</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In developing standards under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall consult with the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e18c93b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s224/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>The Secretary of Homeland Security, the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Commerce, and the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e18c93c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s224/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>Suppliers of microelectronics products and services from the United States and allies and partners of the United States.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e18c93d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s224/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>Representatives of major United States industry sectors that rely on a trusted supply chain and the operational security of microelectronics products and services.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e18c93e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s224/b/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>Representatives of the United States insurance industry.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e18c93f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s224/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Tiers of trust and levels of security authorized</inline>.—</heading><content>In carrying out paragraph (1), the Secretary may establish tiers and levels of trust and security within the supply chain and operational security standards for microelectronics products and services.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e18c940-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s224/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">General applicability</inline>.—</heading><content>The standards established pursuant to paragraph (1) shall be, to the greatest extent practicable, generally applicable to the trusted supply chain and operational security needs and use cases of the United States Government and commercial industry, such that the standards could be widely adopted by government agencies, commercial industry, and allies and partners of the United States as the basis for procuring microelectronics products and services.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e18c941-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s224/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e18c942-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e18c943-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e18c944-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Updates.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Annual review</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than October 1 of each year, the Secretary shall, in consultation with persons and entities set forth under paragraph (2), review the standards established pursuant to paragraph (1) and issue updates or modifications as the Secretary considers necessary or appropriate.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e18c945-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s224/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Ensuring Ability to Sell Commercially</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e18c946-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s224/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall, to the greatest extent practicable, ensure that suppliers of microelectronics products and services for the Department of Defense subject to subsection (a) are able and incentivized to sell products commercially and to governments of allies and partners of the United States that are produced on the same production lines as the microelectronics products supplied to the Department of Defense.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e18c947-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s224/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effect of requirements and acquisitions</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall, to the greatest extent practicable, ensure that the requirements of the Department and the acquisition by the Department of microelectronics enable the success of a dual-use microelectronics industry.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e18c948-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s224/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Maintaining Competition and Innovation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary shall take such actions as the Secretary considers necessary <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1268">133 STAT. 1268</page> and appropriate, within the Secretary’s authorized activities to maintain the health of the defense industrial base, to ensure that—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e18c949-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s224/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>providers of microelectronics products and services that meet the standards established under subsection (b) are exposed to competitive market pressures to achieve competitive pricing and sustained innovation; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e18c94a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s224/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the industrial base of microelectronics products and services that meet the standards established under subsection (b) includes providers manufacturing in the United States or in countries that are allies or partners of the United States.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e12836" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s225" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="225">SEC. 225. </num><heading>DEVELOPMENT AND ACQUISITION STRATEGY TO PROCURE SECURE, LOW PROBABILITY OF DETECTION DATA LINK NETWORK CAPABILITY.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e193e7b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s225/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e193e7c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Strategy Required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than March 1, 2020, the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, the Chief of Naval Operations, and the Chief of Staff of the Army shall jointly submit to the congressional defense committees a joint development and acquisition strategy to procure a secure, low probability of detection data link network capability, with the ability to effectively operate in hostile jamming environments while preserving the low observability characteristics of the relevant platforms, including both existing and planned platforms.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e193e7d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s225/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Network Characteristics</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The data link network capability to be procured pursuant to the development and acquisition strategy submitted under subsection (a) shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e193e7e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s225/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>ensure that any network made with such capability will be low risk and affordable, with minimal impact or change to existing host platforms and minimal overall integration costs;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e193e7f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s225/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>use a non-proprietary and open systems approach compatible with the Rapid Capabilities Office Open Mission Systems initiative of the Air Force, the Future Airborne Capability Environment initiative of the Navy, and the Modular Open Systems Architecture initiative of the Army; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e193e80-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s225/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>provide for an architecture to connect, with operationally relevant throughput and latency—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e193e81-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s225/b/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>fifth-generation combat aircraft;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e193e82-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s225/b/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>fifth-generation and fourth-generation combat aircraft;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e193e83-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s225/b/3/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>fifth-generation and fourth-generation combat aircraft and appropriate support aircraft and other network nodes for command, control, communications, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance purposes; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e193e84-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s225/b/3/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>fifth-generation and fourth-generation combat aircraft and their associated network-enabled precision weapons.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e193e85-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s225/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e193e86-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act for fiscal year 2020 for operation and maintenance for the Office of the Secretary of the Air Force, for operation and maintenance for the Office of the Secretary of the Navy, and for operations and maintenance for the Office of the Secretary of the Army, not more than 50 percent may be obligated or expended until the date that is 15 days after the date on which the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, the Chief of Naval Operations, and the Chief of Staff of the Army, respectively, submit the development and acquisition strategy required by subsection (a).<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1269">133 STAT. 1269</page></content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e12912" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s226" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="226">SEC. 226. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e193e87-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2223a">10 USC 2223a note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>ESTABLISHMENT OF SECURE NEXT-GENERATION WIRELESS NETWORK (5G) INFRASTRUCTURE FOR THE NEVADA TEST AND TRAINING RANGE AND BASE INFRASTRUCTURE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e1a01d8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s226/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e1a01d9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment Required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall establish secure fifth-generation wireless network components and capabilities at no fewer than two Department of Defense installations in accordance with this section.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e1a01da-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s226/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Installations</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1a01db-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s226/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Locations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary shall establish components and capabilities under subsection (a) at the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1a01dc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s226/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>The Nevada Test and Training Range, which shall serve as a Major Range and Test Facility Base (MRTFB) for fifth-generation wireless networking.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1a01dd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s226/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>Such Department installations or other installations as the Secretary considers appropriate for the purpose set forth in paragraph (2).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1a01de-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s226/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Purpose</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The purpose of the establishment of components and capabilities under subsection (a) at the locations described in paragraph (1) of this subsection is to demonstrate the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1a01df-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s226/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>The potential military utility of high bandwidth, scalable, and low latency fifth-generation wireless networking technology.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1a01e0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s226/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>Advanced security technology that is applicable to fifth-generation networks as well as legacy Department command and control networks.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1a01e1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s226/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>Secure interoperability with fixed and wireless systems (legacy and future systems).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1a01e2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s226/b/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>Enhancements such as spectrum and waveform diversity, frequency hopping and spreading, and beam forming for military requirements.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1a01e3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s226/b/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>Technology for dynamic network slicing for specific use cases and applications requiring varying levels of latency, scale, and throughput.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1a01e4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s226/b/2/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>Technology for dynamic spectrum sharing and network isolation.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1a01e5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s226/b/2/G" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">(G) </num><content>Base infrastructure installation of high bandwidth, scalable, and low latency fifth-generation wireless networking technology.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1a01e6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s226/b/2/H" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="H">(H) </num><chapeau>Applications for secure fifth-generation wireless network capabilities for the Department, such as the following:</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e1a01e7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s226/b/2/H/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>Interactive augmented reality or synthetic training environments.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e1a01e8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s226/b/2/H/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>Internet of things devices.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e1a01e9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s226/b/2/H/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>Autonomous systems.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e1a01ea-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s226/b/2/H/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><chapeau>Advanced manufacturing through the following:</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y3e1a01eb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s226/b/2/H/iv/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>Department-sponsored centers for manufacturing innovation (as defined in section 34(c) of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t15/s278s/c">15 U.S.C. 278s(c)</ref>)).</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y3e1a01ec-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s226/b/2/H/iv/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><content>Department research and development organizations.</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y3e1a01ed-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s226/b/2/H/iv/III" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="III">(III) </num><content>Manufacturers in the defense industrial base of the United States.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1270">133 STAT. 1270</page></content></subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e13054" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s227" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="227">SEC. 227. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e1a01ee-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2521">10 USC 2521 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>ADMINISTRATION OF MANUFACTURING INNOVATION INSTITUTES FUNDED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e1a9e2f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s227/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense shall make such changes to the administration of covered institutes so as—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1a9e30-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s227/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>to encourage covered institutes to leverage existing workforce development programs across the Federal Government and State governments in order to build successful workforce development programs;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1a9e31-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s227/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e1a9e32-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluation.</p></sidenote><content>to develop metrics to evaluate the workforce development performed by the covered institutes, including metrics on job quality, career pathways, wages and benefits, and efforts to support veterans, and progress in aligning workforce skillsets with the current and long-term needs of the Department of Defense and the defense industrial base;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1a9e33-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s227/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e1a9e34-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Updates.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e1a9e35-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluation.</p></sidenote><content>to allow metrics to vary between covered institutes and be updated and evaluated continuously in order to more accurately evaluate covered institutes with different goals and missions;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1a9e36-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s227/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>to encourage covered institutes to consider developing technologies that were previously funded by Federal Government investment for early-stage research and development and expand cross-government coordination and collaboration to achieve this goal;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1a9e37-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s227/a/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>to provide an opportunity for increased Department of Defense input and oversight from senior-level military and civilian personnel on future technology roadmaps produced by covered institutes;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1a9e38-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s227/a/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>to reduce the barriers to collaboration between and among multiple covered institutes;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1a9e39-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s227/a/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>to use contracting vehicles that can increase flexibility, reduce barriers for contracting with subject-matter experts and small and medium enterprises, enhance partnerships between covered institutes, and reduce the time to award contracts at covered institutes; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1a9e3a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s227/a/8" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><content>to overcome barriers to the adoption of manufacturing processes and technologies developed by the covered institutes by the defense and commercial industrial base, particularly small and medium enterprises, by engaging with public and private sector partnerships and appropriate government programs and activities, including the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e1a9e3b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s227/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Coordination With Other Activities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary shall carry out this section in coordination with activities undertaken under—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1a9e3c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s227/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the Manufacturing Technology Program established under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2521">section 2521 of title 10, United States Code</ref>;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1a9e3d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s227/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the Manufacturing Engineering Education Program established under section 2196 of such title;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1a9e3e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s227/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>the Defense Manufacturing Community Support Program established under section 846 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/232">Public Law 115–232</ref>);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1a9e3f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s227/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>manufacturing initiatives of the Secretary of Commerce, the head of the National Office of the Manufacturing USA Network, the Secretary of Energy, and such other government and private sector organizations as the Secretary of Defense considers appropriate; and<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1271">133 STAT. 1271</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1a9e40-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s227/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>such other activities as the Secretary considers appropriate.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e1a9e41-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s227/c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definition of Covered Institute</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “<term>covered institute</term>” means a manufacturing innovation institute that is funded by the Department of Defense.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e13177" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s228" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="228">SEC. 228. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e1a9e42-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2358">10 USC 2358 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>RESEARCH PROGRAM ON FOREIGN MALIGN INFLUENCE OPERATIONS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e1b1373-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s228/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Program Authorized</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense, acting through the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, may carry out a research program on foreign malign influence operations as part of the university research programs of the Department of Defense.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e1b1374-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s228/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Program Objectives</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The objectives of a research program carried out under subsection (a) should include the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1b1375-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s228/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Enhance the understanding of foreign malign influence operations, including activities conducted on social media platforms.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1b1376-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s228/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Facilitate the analysis of publicly available or voluntarily provided indicators of foreign malign influence operations.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1b1377-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s228/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Promote collaborative research and information exchange with relevant entities within the Department of Defense and with other agencies or nongovernmental organizations relating to foreign malign influence operations, as appropriate.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e1b1378-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s228/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e1b1379-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Notice to Congress</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 30 days before initiating a research program under subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees notice of the intent of the Secretary to initiate such a program, which shall include—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1b137a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s228/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>a detailed description of the program and any related research activities;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1b137b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s228/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e1b137c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Cost estimate.</p></sidenote><content>the estimated cost and duration of the program; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1b137d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s228/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>any other matters the Secretary determines to be relevant.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e13250" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s229" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="229">SEC. 229. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e1b137e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2358">10 USC 2358 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>DIVERSIFICATION OF THE RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING WORKFORCE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e1c4bff-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s229/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Assessment Required</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1c4c00-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s229/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e1c4c01-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense, acting through the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering and in consultation with the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, shall conduct an assessment of critical skillsets required across, and the diversity of, the research and engineering workforce of the Department of Defense, including the science and technology reinvention laboratories, to support emerging and future warfighter technologies.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1c4c02-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s229/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e1c4c03-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analyses.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The assessment required by paragraph (1) shall include analysis of the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1c4c04-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s229/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>The percentage of women and minorities employed in the research and engineering workforce of the Department of Defense as of the date of the assessment.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1c4c05-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s229/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e1c4c06-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><content>Of the individuals hired into the research and engineering workforce of the Department in the five years preceding the date of the assessment, the percentage of such individuals who are women and minorities.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1272">133 STAT. 1272</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1c4c07-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s229/a/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>The effectiveness of existing hiring, recruitment, and retention incentives for women and minorities in the research and engineering workforce of the Department.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1c4c08-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s229/a/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>The effectiveness of the Department in recruiting women and minorities into the laboratory workforce after such individuals complete work on Department-funded research, projects, grant projects, fellowships, and STEM programs.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1c4c09-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s229/a/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>The geographical diversity of the workforce across various geographic regions.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e1c4c0a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s229/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Plan Required</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1c4c0b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s229/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e1c4c0c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Based on the results of the assessment conducted under subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense, acting through the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering and in consultation with the Secretaries of the military departments, shall develop and implement a plan to diversify and strengthen the research and engineering workforce of the Department of Defense.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1c4c0d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s229/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The plan required by paragraph (1) shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1c4c0e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s229/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>align with science and technology strategy priorities of the Department of Defense, including the emerging and future warfighter technology requirements identified by the Department;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1c4c0f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s229/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>except as provided in subsection (c)(2), set forth steps for the implementation of each recommendation included in the 2013 report of the RAND corporation titled “First Steps Toward Improving DoD STEM Workforce Diversity”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1c4c10-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s229/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>harness the full range of the Department’s STEM programs and other Department sponsored programs to develop and attract top talent;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1c4c11-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s229/b/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>use existing authorities to attract and retain students, academics, and other talent;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1c4c12-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s229/b/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><chapeau>establish and use contracts, agreements, or other arrangements with institutions of higher education (as defined in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (<ref href="/us/usc/t20/s1001">20 U.S.C. 1001</ref>)), including historically black colleges and universities and other minority-serving institutions (as described in section 371(a) of such Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t20/s1067q/a">20 U.S.C. 1067q(a)</ref>) to enable easy and efficient access to research and researchers for Government sponsored basic and applied research and studies at each institution, including contracts, agreements, and other authorized arrangements such as those authorized under—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e1c4c13-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s229/b/2/E/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>section 217 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/91">Public Law 115–91</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2358">10 U.S.C. 2358 note</ref>); and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e1c4c14-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s229/b/2/E/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>such other authorities as the Secretary determines to be appropriate; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1c4c15-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s229/b/2/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e1c4c16-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e1c4c17-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>include recommendations for changes in authorities, regulations, policies, or any other relevant areas that would support the achievement of the goals set forth in the plan.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1c4c18-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s229/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e1c4c19-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reports.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Submittal to congress</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes—</chapeau><page identifier="/us/stat/133/1273">133 STAT. 1273</page> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1c4c1a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s229/b/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the plan developed under paragraph (1); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1c4c1b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s229/b/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>with respect to each recommendation described in paragraph (2)(B) that the Secretary has implemented or expects to implement—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e1c4c1c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s229/b/3/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e1c4c1d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Summary.</p></sidenote><content>a summary of actions that have been taken to implement the recommendation; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e1c4c1e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s229/b/3/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e1c4c1f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Schedule.</p></sidenote><content>a schedule, with specific milestones, for completing the implementation of the recommendation.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e1c4c20-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s229/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Deadline for Implementation</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1c4c21-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s229/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in paragraph (2), not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act the Secretary of Defense shall carry out activities to implement the plan developed under subsection (b).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1c4c22-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s229/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exception for implementation of certain recommendations</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1c4c23-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s229/c/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Delayed implementation</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense may commence implementation of a recommendation described in subsection (b)(2)(B) after the date specified in paragraph (1) if the Secretary provides the congressional defense committees with a specific justification for the delay in implementation of such recommendation on or before such date.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1c4c24-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s229/c/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Nonimplementation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense may opt not to implement a recommendation described in subsection (b)(2)(B) if the Secretary provides to the congressional defense committees, on or before the date specified in paragraph (1)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e1c4c25-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s229/c/2/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>a specific justification for the decision not to implement the recommendation; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e1c4c26-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s229/c/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e1c4c27-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Summary.</p></sidenote><content>a summary of the alternative actions the Secretary plans to take to address the issues underlying the recommendation.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e1c4c28-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s229/d" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">STEM Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “<term>STEM</term>” means science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e13519" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s230" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="230">SEC. 230. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e1c4c29-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s501">10 USC 501 note</ref> prec.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e1c4c2a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p></sidenote><heading>POLICY ON THE TALENT MANAGEMENT OF DIGITAL EXPERTISE AND SOFTWARE PROFESSIONALS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e1cc15b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s230/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Policy</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1cc15c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s230/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>It shall be a policy of the Department of Defense to promote and maintain digital expertise and software development as core competencies of civilian and military workforces of the Department, and as a capability to support the National Defense Strategy, which policy shall be achieved by—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1cc15d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s230/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the recruitment, development, and incentivization of retention in and to the civilian and military workforce of the Department of individuals with aptitude, experience, proficient expertise, or a combination thereof in digital expertise and software development;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1cc15e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s230/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>at the discretion of the Secretaries of the military departments, the development and maintenance of civilian and military career tracks related to digital expertise, and related digital competencies for members of the Armed Forces, including the development and maintenance of training, education, talent management, incentives, and promotion policies in support of members at all levels of such career tracks; and<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1274">133 STAT. 1274</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1cc15f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s230/a/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>the development and application of appropriate readiness standards and metrics to measure and report on the overall capability, capacity, utilization, and readiness of digital engineering professionals to develop and deliver operational capabilities and employ modern business practices.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1cc160-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s230/a/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Digital engineering defined</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of this section, the term “<term>digital engineering</term>” means the discipline and set of skills involved in the creation, processing, transmission, integration, and storage of digital data, including data science, machine learning, software engineering, software product management, and artificial intelligence product management.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e1cc161-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s230/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Implementation Plan</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than May 1, 2020, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a plan that describes how the Department of Defense will execute the policy described in subsection (a).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e1cc162-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s230/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Responsibility</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1cc163-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s230/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Appointment of officer</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 270 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense may appoint a civilian official responsible for the development and implementation of the policy and implementation plan set forth in subsections (a) and (b), respectively. The official shall be known as the “Chief Digital Engineering Recruitment and Management Officer of the Department of Defense”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1cc164-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s230/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Expiration of appointment</inline>.—</heading><content>The appointment of the Officer under paragraph (1) shall expire on September 30, 2024.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e13610" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s231" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="231">SEC. 231. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e1cc165-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2223a">10 USC 2223a note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>DIGITAL ENGINEERING CAPABILITY TO AUTOMATE TESTING AND EVALUATION.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e1e6f16-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s231/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Digital Engineering Capability</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1e6f17-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s231/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense shall establish a digital engineering capability to be used—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1e6f18-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s231/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>for the development and deployment of digital engineering models for use in the defense acquisition process; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1e6f19-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s231/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>to provide testing infrastructure and software to support automated approaches for testing, evaluation, and deployment throughout the defense acquisition process.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1e6f1a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s231/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Requirements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The capability developed under subsection (a) shall meet the following requirements:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1e6f1b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s231/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>The capability will be accessible to, and useable by, individuals throughout the Department of Defense who have responsibilities relating to capability design, development, testing, evaluation, and operation.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1e6f1c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s231/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>The capability will provide for the development, validation, use, curation, and maintenance of technically accurate digital systems, models of systems, subsystems, and their components, at the appropriate level of fidelity to ensure that test activities adequately simulate the environment in which a system will be deployed.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1e6f1d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s231/a/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau>The capability will include software to automate testing throughout the program life cycle, including to satisfy developmental test requirements and operational test <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1275">133 STAT. 1275</page> requirements. Such software may be developed in accordance with the authorities provided under section 800, and shall support—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e1e6f1e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s231/a/2/C/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>security testing that includes vulnerability scanning and penetration testing performed by individuals, including threat-based red team exploitations and assessments with zero-trust assumptions; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e1e6f1f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s231/a/2/C/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>high-confidence distribution of software to the field on a time-bound, repeatable, frequent, and iterative basis.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e1e6f20-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s231/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Demonstration Activities</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1e6f21-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s231/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In developing the capability required under subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall carry out activities to demonstrate digital engineering approaches to automated testing that—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1e6f22-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s231/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>enable continuous software development and delivery;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1e6f23-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s231/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>satisfy developmental test requirements for the software-intensive programs of the Department of Defense; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1e6f24-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s231/b/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>satisfy operational test and evaluation requirements for such programs.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1e6f25-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s231/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e1e6f26-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e1e6f27-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Program selection</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall assess and select not fewer than four and not more than ten programs of the Department of Defense to participate in the demonstration activities under paragraph (1), including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1e6f28-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s231/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>at least one program participating in the pilot program authorized under section 873 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/91">Public Law 115–91</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2223a">10 U.S.C. 2223a note</ref>);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1e6f29-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s231/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>at least one program participating in the pilot program authorized under section 874 of such Act (<ref href="/us/pl/115/91">Public Law 115–91</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2302">10 U.S.C. 2302 note</ref>);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1e6f2a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s231/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>at least one major defense acquisition program (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2430">section 2430 of title 10, United States Code</ref>);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1e6f2b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s231/b/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>at least one command and control program;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1e6f2c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s231/b/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>at least one defense business system (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2222/i">section 2222(i) of title 10, United States Code</ref>); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1e6f2d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s231/b/2/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>at least one program from each military service.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1e6f2e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s231/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Additional requirements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>As part of the demonstration activities under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1e6f2f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s231/b/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e1e6f30-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analysis.</p></sidenote><content>conduct a comparative analysis that assesses the risks and benefits of the digital engineering supported automated testing approaches of the programs participating in the demonstration activities relative to traditional testing approaches that are not supported by digital engineering;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1e6f31-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s231/b/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>ensure that the intellectual property strategy for each of the programs participating in the demonstration activities is best aligned to meet the goals of the program; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1e6f32-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s231/b/3/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e1e6f33-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plan.</p></sidenote><content>develop a workforce and infrastructure plan to support any new policies and guidance implemented in connection with the demonstration activities, including any policies and guidance implemented after the completion of such activities.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1276">133 STAT. 1276</page></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e1e6f34-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s231/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e1e6f35-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Policies and Guidance Required</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, based on the results of the demonstration activities carried out under subsection (b), the Secretary of Defense shall issue or modify policies and guidance to—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1e6f36-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s231/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>promote the use of digital engineering capabilities for development and for automated testing; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1e6f37-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s231/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>address roles, responsibilities, and procedures relating to such capabilities.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e1e6f38-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s231/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Steering Committee</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1e6f39-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s231/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall establish a steering committee to assist the Secretary in carrying out subsections (a) through (c).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1e6f3a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s231/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Membership</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The steering committee shall be composed of the following members or their designees:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1e6f3b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s231/d/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>The Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1e6f3c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s231/d/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1e6f3d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s231/d/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>The Chief Information Officer.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1e6f3e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s231/d/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>The Director of Operational Test and Evaluation.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1e6f3f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s231/d/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>The Director of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1e6f40-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s231/d/2/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>The Service Acquisition Executives.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1e6f41-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s231/d/2/G" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">(G) </num><content>The Service testing commands.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1e6f42-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s231/d/2/H" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="H">(H) </num><content>The Director of the Defense Digital Service.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e1e6f43-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s231/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reports Required</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1e6f44-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s231/e/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Implementation</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than March 15, 2020, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the progress of the Secretary in implementing subsections (a) through (c). The report shall include an explanation of how the results of the demonstration activities carried out under subsection (b) will be incorporated into the policy and guidance required under subsection (c), particularly the policy and guidance of the members of the steering committee established under subsection (d).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1e6f45-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s231/e/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e1e6f46-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e1e6f47-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Briefing.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Legislative recommendations</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than October 15, 2020, the Secretary of Defense shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing that identifies any changes to existing law that may be necessary to facilitate the implementation of subsections (a) through (c).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e1e6f48-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s231/f" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e1e6f49-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Independent Assessment</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1e6f4a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s231/f/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than March 15, 2021, the Defense Innovation Board and the Defense Science Board shall jointly complete an independent assessment of the progress of the Secretary in implementing subsections (a) through (c). The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that the Defense Innovation Board and the Defense Science Board have access to the resources, data, and information necessary to complete the assessment.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1e6f4b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s231/f/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Information to congress</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 30 days after the date on which the assessment under paragraph (1) is completed, the Defense Innovation Board and the Defense Science Board shall jointly provide to the congressional defense committees—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1e6f4c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s231/f/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e1e6f4d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reports.</p></sidenote><content>a report summarizing the assessment; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1e6f4e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s231/f/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e1e6f4f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Briefing.</p></sidenote><content>a briefing on the findings of the assessment.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1277">133 STAT. 1277</page></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e13986" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s232" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="232">SEC. 232. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e1e6f50-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2358">10 USC 2358 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>PROCESS TO ALIGN POLICY FORMULATION AND EMERGING TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e1f0a91-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s232/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Alignment of Policy and Technological Development</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e1f0a92-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote> than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall establish a process to ensure that the policies of the Department of Defense relating to emerging technology are formulated and updated continuously as such technology is developed by the Department.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e1f0a93-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s232/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>As part of the process established under subsection (a), the Secretary shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1f0a94-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s232/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>specify the role of each covered official in ensuring that the formulation of policies relating to emerging technology is carried out concurrently with the development of such technology; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1f0a95-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s232/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e1f0a96-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Procedures.</p></sidenote><chapeau>incorporate procedures for the continuous legal review of—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1f0a97-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s232/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>weapons and other defense systems that incorporate or use emerging technology; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1f0a98-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s232/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>treaties that may be affected by such technology.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e1f0a99-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s232/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e1f0a9a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing Required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 30 days after the date on which the Secretary of Defense establishes the process required under subsection (a), the Secretary shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on such process.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e1f0a9b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s232/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1f0a9c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s232/d/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>The term “<term>covered official</term>” means the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1f0a9d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s232/d/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1f0a9e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s232/d/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>The Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1f0a9f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s232/d/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1f0aa0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s232/d/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>The Under Secretary of Defense for Policy.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1f0aa1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s232/d/1/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>The commanders of combatant commands with responsibilities involving the use of weapons or other defense systems that incorporate or use emerging technology, as determined by the Secretary of Defense.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1f0aa2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s232/d/1/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>The Secretaries of the military departments.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1f0aa3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s232/d/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The term “<term>emerging technology</term>” means technology determined to be in an emerging phase of development by the Secretary of Defense, including quantum computing, technology for the analysis of large and diverse sets of data (commonly known as “big data analytics”), artificial intelligence, autonomous technology, robotics, directed energy, hypersonics, biotechnology, and such other technology as may be identified by the Secretary.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e14105" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s233" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="233">SEC. 233. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e1f0aa4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s132">10 USC 132 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>IMPROVEMENT OF THE STRATEGIC CAPABILITIES OFFICE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e1f7fd5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s233/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Organization</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1f7fd6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s233/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authority of deputy secretary of defense</inline>.—</heading><content>The Deputy Secretary of Defense shall exercise authority and direction over the Strategic Capabilities Office of the Department of Defense (referred to in this section as the “Office”).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1f7fd7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s233/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authority of director</inline>.—</heading><content>The Director of the Office shall report directly to the Deputy Secretary of Defense.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1f7fd8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s233/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Delegation</inline>.—</heading><content>In exercising authority and direction over the Office under subsection (a), the Deputy Secretary of Defense may delegate administrative, management, and other duties <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1278">133 STAT. 1278</page> to the Director of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, as needed, to effectively and efficiently execute the mission of the Office.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e1f7fd9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s233/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Cross-functional Teams</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1f7fda-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s233/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e1f7fdb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Deputy Secretary of Defense shall establish the following cross-functional teams to improve the effectiveness of the Office:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1f7fdc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s233/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>A transition cross-functional team to improve the efficiency and effectiveness with which the programs of the Office may be transitioned into—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e1f7fdd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s233/b/1/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>research and development programs of the military services and other agencies of the Department of Defense; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e1f7fde-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s233/b/1/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>programs of such services and agencies in operational use.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1f7fdf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s233/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>A technical cross functional team to improve the continuous technical assessment and review of the programs of the Office during program selection and execution.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e1f7fe0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s233/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Membership</inline>.—</heading><content>The Deputy Secretary of Defense shall select individuals to serve on the cross-functional teams described in paragraph (1) from among individuals in the defense research and engineering enterprise, acquisition community, Joint Staff, combatant commands, and other organizations, as determined to be appropriate by the Deputy Secretary.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e14203" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s234" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="234">SEC. 234. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e1f7fe1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2164">10 USC 2164 note</ref>.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e1f7fe2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><heading>PILOT PROGRAM ON ENHANCED CIVICS EDUCATION.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e206a43-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s234/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of Education, shall carry out a pilot program under which the Secretary provides enhanced educational support and funding to eligible entities to improve civics education programs taught by such entities.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e206a44-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s234/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Purpose</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The purpose of the pilot program is to provide enhanced civics education on the following topics:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e206a45-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s234/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Critical thinking and media literacy.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e206a46-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s234/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Voting and other forms of political and civic engagement.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e206a47-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s234/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Interest in employment, and careers, in public service.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e206a48-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s234/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>Understanding of United States law, history, and Government.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e206a49-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s234/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>The ability of participants to collaborate and compromise with others to solve problems.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e206a4a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s234/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Considerations</inline>.—</heading><content>In carrying out the pilot program, the Secretary of Defense shall consider innovative approaches for improving civics education.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e206a4b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s234/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Metrics and Evaluations</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall establish metrics and undertake evaluations to determine the effectiveness of the pilot program, including each of the activities carried out under subsection (e).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e206a4c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s234/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Types of Support Authorized</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Under the pilot program the Secretary of Defense—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e206a4d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s234/e/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>shall provide support to eligible entities to address, at a minimum—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e206a4e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s234/e/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the development or modification of curricula relating to civics education;<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1279">133 STAT. 1279</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e20915f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s234/e/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>classroom activities, thesis projects, individual or team projects, internships, or community service activities relating to civics;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e209160-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s234/e/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>collaboration with government entities, nonprofit organizations, or consortia of such entities and organizations to provide participants with civics-related experiences;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e209161-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s234/e/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>civics-related faculty development programs;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e209162-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s234/e/1/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>recruitment of educators who are highly qualified in civics education to teach civics or to assist with the development of curricula for civics education;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e209163-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s234/e/1/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>presentation of seminars, workshops, and training for the development of skills associated with civic engagement;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e209164-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s234/e/1/G" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">(G) </num><content>activities that enable participants to interact with government officials and entities;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e209165-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s234/e/1/H" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="H">(H) </num><content>expansion of civics education programs and outreach for members of the Armed Forces, dependents and children of such members, and employees of the Department of Defense; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e209166-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s234/e/1/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>opportunities for participants to obtain work experience in fields relating to civics; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e209167-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s234/e/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>may provide any other form of support the Secretary determines to be appropriate to enhance the civics education taught by eligible entities.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e209168-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s234/f" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 180 days after the conclusion of the first full academic year during which the pilot program is carried out, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e209169-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s234/f/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>a description of the pilot program, including the a description of the specific activities carried out under subsection (e); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e20916a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s234/f/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the metrics and evaluations used to assess the effectiveness of the program as required under subsection (d).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e20916b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s234/g" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">(g) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e20916c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s234/g/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>The term “<term>civics education program</term>” means an educational program that provides participants with—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e20916d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s234/g/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>knowledge of law, government, and the rights of citizens; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e20916e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s234/g/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>skills that enable participants to responsibly participate in democracy.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e20916f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s234/g/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>The term “<term>eligible entity</term>” means any of following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e209170-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s234/g/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>A local education agency that hosts a unit of the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e209171-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s234/g/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>A school operated by the Department of Defense Education Activity.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e14404" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s235" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="235">SEC. 235. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e209172-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1580">10 USC 1580 note</ref> prec.</p></sidenote><heading>TECHNOLOGY AND NATIONAL SECURITY FELLOWSHIP.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e217bd3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s235/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Fellowship Program</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e217bd4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s235/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense, acting through the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, may establish a civilian fellowship program designed to place eligible individuals within the Department of Defense and Congress to increase the number of national security professionals with science, technology, engineering, and mathematics credentials employed by the Department.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e217bd5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s235/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Designation</inline>.—</heading><content>The fellowship program established under paragraph (1) shall be known as the “Technology and <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1280">133 STAT. 1280</page> National Security Fellowship” (in this section referred to as the “fellows program”).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e217bd6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s235/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e217bd7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Assignments</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each individual selected for participation in the fellows program shall be assigned to a one year position within—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e217bd8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s235/a/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the Department of Defense; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e217bd9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s235/a/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>a congressional office with emphasis on defense and national security matters.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e217bda-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s235/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Pay and benefits</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>To the extent practicable, each individual assigned to a position under paragraph (3)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e217bdb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s235/a/4/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>shall be compensated at a rate of basic pay that is equivalent to the rate of basic pay payable for a position at level 10 of the General Schedule; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e217bdc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s235/a/4/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>shall be treated as an employee of the United States during the assignment.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e217bdd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s235/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Eligible Individuals</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e217bde-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s235/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Eligibility for dod assignment</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subject to subsection (e), an individual eligible for an assignment in the Department of Defense under subsection (a)(3)(A) is an individual who—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e217bdf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s235/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>is a citizen of the United States; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e217be0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s235/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e217be1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determinations.</p></sidenote><chapeau>either—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e217be2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s235/b/1/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e217be3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><content>expects to be awarded a bachelor’s degree, associate’s degree, or graduate degree that, as determined by the Secretary, focuses on science, technology, engineering, or mathematics course work not later than 180 days after the date on which the individual submits an application for participation in the fellows program;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e217be4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s235/b/1/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>possesses a bachelor’s degree, associate’s degree, or graduate degree that, as determined by the Secretary, focuses on science, technology, engineering, or mathematics course work; or</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e217be5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s235/b/1/B/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>is an employee of the Department of Defense and possesses a bachelor’s degree, associate’s degree, or graduate degree that, as determined by the Secretary, focuses on science, technology, engineering, or mathematics course work.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e217be6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s235/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Eligibility for congressional assignment</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subject to subsection (e), an individual eligible for an assignment in a congressional office under subsection (a)(3)(B) is an individual who—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e217be7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s235/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>meets the requirements specified in paragraph (1); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e217be8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s235/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>has not less than 3 years of relevant work experience in the field of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e217be9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s235/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Application</inline>.—</heading><content>Each individual seeking to participate in the fellows program shall submit to the Secretary an application therefor at such time and in such manner as the Secretary shall specify.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e217bea-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s235/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Coordination</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In carrying out this section, the Secretary may consider working through the following entities:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e217beb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s235/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The National Security Innovation Network.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e217bec-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s235/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Universities.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e217bed-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s235/d/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Science and technology reinvention laboratories and test and evaluation centers of the Department of Defense.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1281">133 STAT. 1281</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e217bee-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s235/d/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>Other organizations of the Department of Defense or public and private sector organizations, as determined appropriate by the Secretary.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e217bef-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s235/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Modifications to Fellows Program</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may modify the terms and procedures of the fellows program in order to better achieve the goals of the program and to support workforce needs of the Department of Defense.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e217bf0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s235/f" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Consultation</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may consult with the heads of the agencies, components, and other elements of the Department of Defense, Members and committees of Congress, and such institutions of higher education and private entities engaged in work on national security and emerging technologies as the Secretary considers appropriate for purposes of the fellows program, including with respect to assignments in the fellows program.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e14612" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s236" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="236">SEC. 236. </num><heading>DOCUMENTATION RELATING TO THE ADVANCED BATTLE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e21ca11-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s236/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e21ca12-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Documentation Required</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than the date specified in subsection (b), the Secretary of the Air Force shall submit to the congressional defense committees the following documentation relating to the Advanced Battle Management System:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e21ca13-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s236/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e21ca14-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">List.</p></sidenote><content>A list that identifies each program, project, and activity that contributes to the architecture of the Advanced Battle Management System.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e21ca15-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s236/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e21ca16-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analysis.</p></sidenote><content>The final analysis of alternatives for the Advanced Battle Management System.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e21ca17-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s236/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e21ca18-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Requirements.</p></sidenote><content>The requirements for the networked data architecture necessary for the Advanced Battle Management System to provide multidomain command and control and battle management capabilities and a development schedule for such architecture.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e21ca19-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s236/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Date Specified</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The date specified in this subsection is the earlier of—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e21ca1a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s236/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the date that is 180 days after the date on which the final analysis of alternatives for the Advanced Battle Management System is completed; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e21ca1b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s236/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>June 1, 2020.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e21ca1c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s236/c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Advanced Battle Management System Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “<term>Advanced Battle Management System</term>” means the Advanced Battle Management System of Systems capability of the Air Force, including each program, project, and activity that contributes to such capability.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e14681" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s237" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="237">SEC. 237. </num><heading>SENSOR DATA INTEGRATION FOR FIFTH GENERATION AIRCRAFT.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e223f4d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s237/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">F–35 Sensor Data</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e223f4e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s237/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>information collected by the passive and active on-board sensors of the F–35 Joint Strike Fighter aircraft is capable of being shared, in real time, with joint service users in cases in which the Joint Force Commander determines that sharing such information would be operationally advantageous; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e223f4f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s237/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the Secretary has developed achievable, effective, and suitable concepts and supporting technical architectures to collect, store, manage, and disseminate information collected by such sensors.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e223f50-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s237/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">GAO Study and Report</inline>.—</heading><page identifier="/us/stat/133/1282">133 STAT. 1282</page> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e223f51-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s237/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Study</inline>.—</heading><content>The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study of the sensor data collection and dissemination capability of fifth generation aircraft of the Department of Defense.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e223f52-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s237/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e223f53-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The study required by paragraph (1) shall include an assessment of the following—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e223f54-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s237/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the extent to which the Department has established doctrinal, organizational, or technological methods of managing the large amount of sensor data that is currently collected and which may be collected by existing and planned advanced fifth generation aircraft;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e223f55-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s237/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the status of the existing sensor data collection, storage, dissemination, and management capability and capacity of fifth generation aircraft, including the F–35, the F–22, and the B–21; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e223f56-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s237/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>the ability of the F–35 aircraft and other fifth generation aircraft to share information collected by the aircraft in real-time with other joint service users as described in subsection (a)(1).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e223f57-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s237/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Study results</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e223f58-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s237/b/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e223f59-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Interim briefing</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the preliminary findings of the study conducted under this subsection.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e223f5a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s237/b/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Final results</inline>.—</heading><content>The Comptroller General shall provide the final results of the study conducted under this subsection to the congressional defense committees at such time and in such format as is mutually agreed upon by the committees and the Comptroller General at the time of the briefing under subparagraph (A).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e14781" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s238" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="238">SEC. 238. </num><heading>SENSE OF CONGRESS ON FUTURE VERTICAL LIFT TECHNOLOGIES.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  It is the sense of Congress that the Army should continue to invest in research, development, test, and evaluation programs to mature future vertical lift technologies, including programs to improve pilot situational awareness, increase flight operations safety, and reduce operation and maintenance costs.</content></section> <section id="d159904e14789" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s239" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="239">SEC. 239. </num><heading>USE OF FUNDS FOR STRATEGIC ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH PROGRAM, ENVIRONMENTAL SECURITY TECHNICAL CERTIFICATION PROGRAM, AND OPERATIONAL ENERGY CAPABILITY IMPROVEMENT.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3e228d7b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Of the funds authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2020 for the use of the Department of Defense for research, development, test, and evaluation, as specified in the funding table in section 4201 for the Strategic Environmental Research Program, Operational Energy Capability Improvement, and the Environmental Security Technical Certification Program, the Secretary of Defense shall, acting through the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, expend amounts as follows:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e228d7c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s239/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Not less than $10,000,000 on the development and demonstration of long duration on-site energy battery storage for distributed energy assets.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e228d7d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s239/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Not less than $10,000,000 on the development, demonstration, and validation of non-fluorine based firefighting foams.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1283">133 STAT. 1283</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e228d7e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s239/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Not less than $10,000,000 on the development, demonstration, and validation of secure microgrids for both installations and forward operating bases.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e228d7f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s239/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>Not less than $1,000,000 on the development, demonstration, and validation of technologies that can harvest potable water from air.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d159904e14819" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s240" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="240">SEC. 240. </num><heading>LIMITATION AND REPORT ON INDIRECT FIRE PROTECTION CAPABILITY INCREMENT 2 CAPABILITY.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e22dba0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s240/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e22dba1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation and Report on Indirect Fire Protection Capability Increment 2</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not more than 50 percent of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2020 for the Army may be obligated or expended for research, development, test, and evaluation for the Indirect Fire Protection Capability Increment 2 capability until the Secretary of the Army submits to the congressional defense committees a report on the Indirect Fire Protection Capability Increment 2 program that contains the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e22dba2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s240/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>An assessment of whether the requirements previously established for the enduring program meet the anticipated threat at the time of planned initial operating capability and fully operating capability.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e22dba3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s240/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e22dba4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">List.</p></sidenote><content>A list of candidate systems considered to meet the Indirect Fire Protection Capability Increment 2 enduring requirement, including those fielded or in development by the Army and other elements of the Department of Defense.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e22dba5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s240/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>An assessment of each candidate system’s capability against representative threats.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e22dba6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s240/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>An assessment of other relevant specifications of each candidate system, including cost of development, cost per round if applicable, technological maturity, and logistics and sustainment.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e22dba7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s240/a/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e22dba8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plan.</p></sidenote><content>A plan for how the Army will integrate the chosen system or systems into the Integrated Air and Missile Defense Battle Command System.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e22dba9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s240/a/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>An assessment of the results of the performance, test, evaluation, integration, and interoperability of batteries one and two of the interim solution.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e2302ba-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stB/s240/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e2302bb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Notification Required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 10 days after the date on which the President submits the annual budget request of the President for fiscal year 2021 pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t31/s1105">section 1105 of title 31, United States Code</ref>, the Secretary of the Defense shall, without delegation, submit to the congressional defense committees a notification identifying the military services or agencies that will be responsible for the conduct of air and missile defense in support of joint campaigns as it applies to defense against current and emerging missile threats. The notification shall identify the applicable programs of record to address such threats, including each class of cruise missile threat.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1284">133 STAT. 1284</page></content></subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d159904e14893" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="C">Subtitle C—</num><heading>Plans, Reports, and Other Matters</heading> <section id="d159904e14898" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s251" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="251">SEC. 251. </num><heading>MASTER PLAN FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF AUTHORITIES RELATING TO SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY REINVENTION LABORATORIES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e23c60c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s251/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e23c60d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Plan Required</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense, jointly with the Secretaries of the military departments and in consultation with the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, shall develop a master plan for using existing authorities to strengthen and modernize the workforce and capabilities of the science and technology reinvention laboratories of the Department of Defense (referred to in this section as the “laboratories”) to enhance the ability of the laboratories to execute missions in the most efficient and effective manner.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e23c60e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s251/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e23c60f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Summaries.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The master plan required under subsection (a) shall include, with respect to the laboratories, the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e23c610-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s251/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>A summary of hiring and staffing deficiencies at laboratories, by location, and the effect of such deficiencies on the ability of the laboratories—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e23c611-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s251/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>to meet existing and future requirements of the Department of Defense; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e23c612-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s251/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>to recruit and retain qualified personnel.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e23c613-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s251/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>A summary of existing and emerging military research, development, test, and evaluation mission areas requiring the use of the laboratories.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e23c614-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s251/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>An explanation of the laboratory staffing capabilities required for each mission area identified under paragraph (2).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e23c615-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s251/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><chapeau>Identification of specific projects, including hiring efforts and management reforms, that will be carried out—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e23c616-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s251/b/4/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>to address the deficiencies identified in paragraph (1); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e23c617-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s251/b/4/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>to support the existing and emerging mission areas identified in paragraph (2).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e23c618-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s251/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><chapeau>For each project identified under paragraph (4)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e23c619-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s251/b/5/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>a summary of the plan for the project;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e23c61a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s251/b/5/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>a description of the resources that will be applied to the project; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e23c61b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s251/b/5/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>a schedule of required investments that will be made as part of the project.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e23c61c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s251/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>A description of how the Department, including each military department concerned, will carry out the projects identified in paragraph (4) using existing authorities.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e23c61d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s251/b/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>Identification of any statutory, regulatory, or management-related barriers to implementing the master plan and a description of policy and legislative options that may be applied to address such barriers.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e23c61e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s251/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Consultation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In developing the master plan required under subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense, the Secretaries of the military departments, and the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering shall consult with—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e23c61f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s251/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the Service Acquisition Executives with responsibilities relevant to the laboratories;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e23c620-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s251/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the commander of each military command with responsibilities relating to research and engineering that is affected by the master plan; and<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1285">133 STAT. 1285</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e23c621-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s251/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>any other officials determined to be relevant by the Secretary of Defense, the Secretaries of the military departments, and the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e23c622-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s251/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e23c623-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Final Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than October 30, 2020, the Secretary of Defense, jointly with the Secretaries of the military departments and in consultation with the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, shall submit to the congressional defense committees—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e23c624-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s251/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the master plan developed under subsection (a);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e23ed35-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s251/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>a report on the activities carried out under this section; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e23ed36-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s251/d/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>a report that identifies any barriers that prevent the full use and implementation of existing authorities, including any barriers presented by the policies, authorities, and activities of—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e23ed37-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s251/d/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>organizations and elements of the Department of Defense; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e23ed38-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s251/d/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>organizations outside the Department.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e15062" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s252" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="252">SEC. 252. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e23ed39-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2358">10 USC 2358 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>INFRASTRUCTURE TO SUPPORT RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION MISSIONS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e2525ba-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s252/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e2525bb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Master Plan Required</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense, acting through the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering and in coordination with the Secretaries of the military departments, shall develop and implement a master plan that addresses the research, development, test, and evaluation infrastructure and modernization requirements of the Department of Defense, including the science and technology reinvention laboratories and the facilities of the Major Range and Test Facility Base.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e2525bc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s252/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e2525bd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Summaries.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The master plan required under subsection (a) shall include, with respect to the research, development, test, and evaluation infrastructure of the Department of Defense, the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2525be-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s252/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>A summary of deficiencies in the infrastructure, by location, and the effect of the deficiencies on the ability of the Department—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2525bf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s252/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>to meet current and future military requirements identified in the National Defense Strategy;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2525c0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s252/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>to support science and technology development and acquisition programs; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2525c1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s252/b/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>to recruit and train qualified personnel.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2525c2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s252/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>A summary of existing and emerging military research, development, test, and evaluation mission areas, by location, that require modernization investments in the infrastructure—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2525c3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s252/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>to improve operations in a manner that may benefit all users;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2525c4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s252/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>to enhance the overall capabilities of the research, development, test, and evaluation infrastructure, including facilities and resources;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2525c5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s252/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>to improve safety for personnel and facilities; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2525c6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s252/b/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>to reduce the long-term cost of operation and maintenance.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2525c7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s252/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Identification of specific infrastructure projects that are required to address the infrastructure deficiencies identified under paragraph (1) or to support the existing and emerging mission areas identified under paragraph (2).<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1286">133 STAT. 1286</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2525c8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s252/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><chapeau>For each project identified under paragraph (3)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2525c9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s252/b/4/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>a description of the scope of work;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2525ca-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s252/b/4/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e2525cb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Cost estimate.</p></sidenote><content>a cost estimate;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2525cc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s252/b/4/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>a summary of the plan for the project;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2525cd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s252/b/4/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>an explanation of the level of priority that will be given to the project; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2525ce-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s252/b/4/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>a schedule of required infrastructure investments.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2525cf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s252/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><chapeau>A description of how the Department, including each military department concerned, will carry out the infrastructure projects identified in paragraph (3) using the range of authorities and methods available to the Department, including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2525d0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s252/b/5/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>military construction authority under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2802">section 2802 of title 10, United States Code</ref>;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2525d1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s252/b/5/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>unspecified minor military construction authority under section 2805(a) of such title;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2525d2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s252/b/5/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>laboratory revitalization authority under section 2805(d) of such title;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2525d3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s252/b/5/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>the authority to carry out facility repair projects, including the conversion of existing facilities, under section 2811 of such title;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2525d4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s252/b/5/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>the authority provided under the Defense Laboratory Modernization Pilot Program under section 2803 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (<ref href="/us/pl/114/92">Public Law 114–92</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2358">10 U.S.C. 2358 note</ref>);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2525d5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s252/b/5/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>methods that leverage funding from entities outside the Department, including public-private partnerships, enhanced use leases and real property exchanges;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2525d6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s252/b/5/G" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">(G) </num><content>the authority to conduct commercial test and evaluation activities at a Major Range and Test Facility Installation, under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2681">section 2681 of title 10, United States Code</ref>; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2525d7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s252/b/5/H" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="H">(H) </num><content>any other authorities and methods determined to be appropriate by the Secretary of Defense.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2525d8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s252/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>Identification of any regulatory or policy barriers to the effective and efficient implementation of the master plan.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e2525d9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s252/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Consultation and Coordination</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In developing and implementing the plan required under subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2525da-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s252/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>consult with existing and anticipated customers and users of the capabilities of the Major Range and Test Facility Base and science and technology reinvention laboratories;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2525db-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s252/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>ensure consistency with the science and technology roadmaps and strategies of the Department of Defense and the Armed Forces; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2525dc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s252/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>ensure consistency with the strategic plan for test and evaluation resources required by <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s196/d">section 196(d) of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e2525dd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s252/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e2525de-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Submittal to Congress</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than January 1, 2021, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretaries of the military departments, shall submit to the congressional defense committees the master plan developed under subsection (a).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e2525df-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s252/e" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation Infrastructure Defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “<term>research, development, test, and evaluation infrastructure</term>” means the infrastructure of—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2525e0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s252/e/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the science and technology reinvention laboratories (as designated under section 1105 of the National Defense <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1287">133 STAT. 1287</page> Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (<ref href="/us/pl/111/84">Public Law 111–84</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2358">10 U.S.C. 2358 note</ref>));</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2525e1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s252/e/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the Major Range and Test Facility Base (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2358a/f/3">section 2358a(f)(3) of title 10, United States Code</ref>); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2525e2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s252/e/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>other facilities that support the research development, test, and evaluation activities of the Department.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e15328" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s253" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="253">SEC. 253. </num><heading>ENERGETICS PLAN.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e257403-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s253/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e257404-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Plan Required</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering shall, in coordination with the technical directors at defense laboratories and such other officials as the Under Secretary considers appropriate, develop an energetics research and development plan to ensure a long-term multi-domain research, development, prototyping, and experimentation effort that—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e257405-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s253/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>maintains United States technological superiority in energetics technology critical to national security;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e257406-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s253/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>efficiently develops new energetics technologies and transitions them into operational use, as appropriate; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e257407-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s253/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>maintains a robust industrial base and workforce to support Department of Defense requirements for energetic materials.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e257408-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s253/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e257409-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary shall brief the congressional defense committees on the plan developed under subsection (a).</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e15372" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s254" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="254">SEC. 254. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e25740a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2223a">10 USC 2223a note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>STRATEGY AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR FIFTH GENERATION INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e265e6b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s254/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e265e6c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 270 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall develop—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e265e6d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s254/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>a strategy for harnessing fifth generation (commonly known as “5G”) information and communications technologies to enhance military capabilities, maintain a technological advantage on the battlefield, and accelerate the deployment of new commercial products and services enabled by 5G networks throughout the Department of Defense; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e265e6e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s254/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>a plan for implementing the strategy developed under paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e265e6f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s254/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The strategy required under subsection (a) shall include the following elements:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e265e70-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s254/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Adoption and use of secure fourth generation (commonly known as “4G”) communications technologies and the transition to advanced and secure 5G communications technologies for military applications and for military infrastructure.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e265e71-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s254/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>Science, technology, research, and development efforts to facilitate the advancement and adoption of 5G technology and new uses of 5G systems, subsystems, and components, including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e268582-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s254/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>5G testbeds for developing military and dual-use applications; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e268583-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s254/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>spectrum-sharing technologies and frameworks.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e268584-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s254/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Strengthening engagement and outreach with industry, academia, international partners, and other departments and agencies of the Federal Government on issues relating to 5G technology and the deployment of such technology, including <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1288">133 STAT. 1288</page> development of a common industrial base for secure microelectronics.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e268585-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s254/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>Defense industrial base supply chain risk, management, and opportunities.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e268586-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s254/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>Preserving the ability of the Joint Force to achieve objectives in a contested and congested spectrum environment.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e268587-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s254/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>Strengthening the ability of the Joint Force to conduct full spectrum operations that enhance the military advantages of the United States.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e268588-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s254/b/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>Securing the information technology and weapon systems of the Department against malicious activity.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e268589-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s254/b/8" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><content>Advancing the deployment of secure 5G networks nationwide.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e26858a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s254/b/9" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">(9) </num><content>Such other matters as the Secretary of Defense determines to be relevant.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e26858b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s254/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Consultation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In developing the strategy and implementation plan required under subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall consult with the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e26858c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s254/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e26858d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s254/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e26858e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s254/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e26858f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s254/c/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>The Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e268590-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s254/c/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>Service Acquisition Executives of each military service.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e268591-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s254/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Periodic Briefings</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e268592-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s254/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e268593-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than March 15, 2020, and not less frequently than once every three months thereafter through March 15, 2022, the Secretary of Defense shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the development and implementation of the strategy required under subsection (a), including an explanation of how the Department of Defense—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e268594-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s254/d/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>is using secure 5G wireless network technology;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e268595-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s254/d/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>is reshaping the Department’s policy for producing and procuring secure microelectronics; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e268596-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s254/d/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>is working in the interagency and internationally to develop common policies and approaches.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e268597-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s254/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each briefing under paragraph (1) shall include information on—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e268598-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s254/d/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>efforts to ensure a secure supply chain for 5G wireless network equipment and microelectronics;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e268599-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s254/d/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the continued availability of electromagnetic spectrum for warfighting needs;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e26859a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s254/d/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>planned implementation of 5G wireless network infrastructure in warfighting networks, base infrastructure, defense-related manufacturing, and logistics;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e26859b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s254/d/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>steps taken to work with allied and partner countries to protect critical networks and supply chains; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e26859c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s254/d/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>such other topics as the Secretary of Defense considers relevant.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e15579" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s255" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="255">SEC. 255. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e26859d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2223a">10 USC 2223a note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>DEPARTMENT-WIDE SOFTWARE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY STRATEGY.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e2748ee-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s255/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e2748ef-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e2748f0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Designation of Senior Official</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1289">133 STAT. 1289</page> acting through the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering and in consultation with the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment and appropriate public and private sector organizations, shall designate a single official or existing entity within the Department of Defense as the official or entity (as the case may be) with principal responsibility for guiding the development of science and technology activities related to next generation software and software reliant systems for the Department, including—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2748f1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s255/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>research and development activities on new technologies for the creation of highly secure, scalable, reliable, time-sensitive, and mission-critical software;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2748f2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s255/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>research and development activities on new approaches and tools to software development and deployment, testing, integration, and next generation software management tools to support the rapid insertion of such software into defense systems;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2748f3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s255/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>foundational scientific research activities to support advances in software;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2748f4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s255/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>technical workforce and infrastructure to support defense science and technology and software needs and mission requirements;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2748f5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s255/a/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>providing capabilities, including technologies, systems, and technical expertise to support improved acquisition of software reliant business and warfighting systems; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2748f6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s255/a/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>providing capabilities, including technologies, systems, and technical expertise to support defense operational missions which are reliant on software.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e2748f7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s255/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Development of Strategy</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The official or entity designated under subsection (a) shall develop a Department-wide strategy for the research and development of next generation software and software reliant systems for the Department of Defense, including strategies for—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2748f8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s255/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>types of software-related activities within the science and technology portfolio of the Department;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2748f9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s255/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>investment in new approaches to software development and deployment, and next generation management tools;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2748fa-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s255/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>ongoing research and other support of academic, commercial, and development community efforts to innovate the software development, engineering, and testing process, automated testing, assurance and certification for safety and mission critical systems, large scale deployment, and sustainment;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2748fb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s255/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><chapeau>to the extent practicable, implementing or continuing the implementation of the recommendations set forth in—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2748fc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s255/b/4/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the final report of the Defense Innovation Board submitted to the congressional defense committees under section 872 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/91">Public Law 115–91</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/131/1497">131 Stat. 1497</ref>);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2748fd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s255/b/4/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the final report of the Defense Science Board Task Force on the Design and Acquisition of Software for Defense Systems described in section 868 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/232">Public Law 115–232</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2223">10 U.S.C. 2223 note</ref>); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2748fe-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s255/b/4/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>other relevant studies on software research, development, and acquisition activities of the Department of Defense.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1290">133 STAT. 1290</page></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2748ff-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s255/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><chapeau>supporting the acquisition, technology development, testing, assurance, and certification and operational needs of the Department through the development of capabilities, including personnel and research and production infrastructure, and programs in—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e274900-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s255/b/5/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the science and technology reinvention laboratories (as designated under section 1105 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (<ref href="/us/pl/111/84">Public Law 111–84</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2358">10 U.S.C. 2358 note</ref>));</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e274901-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s255/b/5/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the facilities of the Major Range and Test Facility Base (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2358a/f/3">section 2358a(f)(3) of title 10, United States Code</ref>);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e274902-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s255/b/5/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e274903-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s255/b/5/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>universities, federally funded research and development centers, and service organizations with activities in software engineering; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e276f14-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s255/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>the transition of relevant capabilities and technologies to relevant programs of the Department, including software-reliant cyber-physical systems, tactical systems, enterprise systems, and business systems.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e276f15-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s255/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e276f16-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Submittal to Congress</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the official or entity designated under subsection (a) shall submit to the congressional defense committees the strategy developed under subsection (b).</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e15753" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s256" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="256">SEC. 256. </num><heading>ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE EDUCATION STRATEGY.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e27e447-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s256/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Strategy Required</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e27e448-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s256/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall develop a strategy for educating servicemembers in relevant occupational fields on matters relating to artificial intelligence.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e27e449-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s256/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The strategy developed under subsection (a) shall include a curriculum designed to give servicemembers a basic knowledge of artificial intelligence. The curriculum shall include instruction in—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e27e44a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s256/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>artificial intelligence design;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e27e44b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s256/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>software coding;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e27e44c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s256/a/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>potential military applications for artificial intelligence;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e27e44d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s256/a/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>the impact of artificial intelligence on military strategy and doctrine;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e27e44e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s256/a/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>artificial intelligence decisionmaking via machine learning and neural networks;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e27e44f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s256/a/2/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>ethical issues relating to artificial intelligence;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e27e450-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s256/a/2/G" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">(G) </num><content>the potential biases of artificial intelligence;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e27e451-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s256/a/2/H" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="H">(H) </num><content>potential weakness in artificial intelligence technology;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e27e452-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s256/a/2/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>opportunities and risks; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e27e453-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s256/a/2/J" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="J">(J) </num><content>any other matters the Secretary of Defense determines to be relevant.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e27e454-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s256/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Implementation Plan</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall develop a plan for implementing the strategy developed under subsection (a).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e27e455-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s256/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e27e456-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Submittal to Congress</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 270 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e27e457-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s256/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the strategy developed under subsection (a); and<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1291">133 STAT. 1291</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e27e458-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s256/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the implementation plan developed under subsection (b).</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e15869" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s257" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="257">SEC. 257. </num><heading>CYBER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ACTIVITIES ROADMAP AND REPORTS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e28f5c9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s257/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Roadmap for Science and Technology Activities to Support Development of Cyber Capabilities</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e28f5ca-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s257/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Roadmap required</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense, acting through the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, shall develop a roadmap for science and technology activities of the Department of Defense to support development of cyber capabilities to meet Department needs and missions.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e28f5cb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s257/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Goal of consistency</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall develop the roadmap required by paragraph (1) to ensure consistency with appropriate Federal interagency, industry, and academic activities.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e28f5cc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s257/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Scope</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The roadmap required by paragraph (1) shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e28f5cd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s257/a/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>cover the development of capabilities that will likely see operational use within the next 25 years or earlier; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e28f5ce-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s257/a/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>address cyber operations and cybersecurity.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e28f5cf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s257/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Consultation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary shall develop the roadmap required by paragraph (1) in consultation with the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e28f5d0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s257/a/4/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>The Chief Information Officer of the Department.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e28f5d1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s257/a/4/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>The secretaries and chiefs of the military departments.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e28f5d2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s257/a/4/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>The Director of Operational Test and Evaluation.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e28f5d3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s257/a/4/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>The Commander of the United States Cyber Command.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e28f5d4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s257/a/4/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>The Director of the National Security Agency.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e28f5d5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s257/a/4/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>The Director of the Defense Information Systems Agency.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e28f5d6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s257/a/4/G" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">(G) </num><content>The Director of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e28f5d7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s257/a/4/H" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="H">(H) </num><content>The Director of the Defense Digital Service.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e28f5d8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s257/a/4/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>Such interagency partners as the Secretary considers appropriate.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e28f5d9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s257/a/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Form</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall develop the roadmap required by paragraph (1) in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e28f5da-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s257/a/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e28f5db-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Public information.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Publication</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall make available to the public the unclassified form of the roadmap developed pursuant to paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e28f5dc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s257/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Report on Cyber Science and Technology Activities</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e28f5dd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s257/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Annual reports required</inline>.—</heading><content>In fiscal years 2021, 2022, and 2023, the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the science and technology activities within the Department of Defense relating to cyber matters during the previous fiscal year, the current fiscal year, and the following fiscal year.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e28f5de-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s257/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Contents</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each report submitted pursuant to paragraph (1) shall include, for the period covered by the report, a description and listing of the science and technology activities <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1292">133 STAT. 1292</page> of the Department relating to cyber matters, including the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e28f5df-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s257/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>Extramural science and technology activities.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e28f5e0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s257/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>Intramural science and technology activities.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e28f5e1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s257/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>Major and minor military construction activities.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e28f5e2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s257/b/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>Major prototyping and demonstration programs.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e28f5e3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s257/b/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e28f5e4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">List.</p></sidenote><chapeau>A list of agreements and activities to transition capabilities to acquisition activities, including—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e28f5e5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s257/b/2/E/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>national security systems;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e28f5e6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s257/b/2/E/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>business systems; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e28f5e7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s257/b/2/E/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>enterprise and network systems.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e28f5e8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s257/b/2/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>Efforts to enhance the national technical cybersecurity workforce, including specific programs to support education, training, internships, and hiring.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e28f5e9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s257/b/2/G" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">(G) </num><content>Efforts to perform cooperative activities with international partners.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e28f5ea-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s257/b/2/H" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="H">(H) </num><content>Efforts under the Small Business Innovation Research and the Small Business Technology Transfer Program, including estimated amounts to be expected in the following fiscal year.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e28f5eb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s257/b/2/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>Efforts to encourage partnerships between the Department of Defense and universities participating in the National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cyber Operations and Cyber Defense.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e28f5ec-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s257/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Timing</inline>.—</heading><content>Each report submitted pursuant to paragraph (1) shall be submitted concurrently with the annual budget request of the President submitted pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t31/s1105">section 1105 of title 31, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e28f5ed-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s257/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Form</inline>.—</heading><content>The report submitted under paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e16112" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s258" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="258">SEC. 258. </num><heading>REPORT ON B–52 COMMERCIAL ENGINE REPLACEMENT PROGRAM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e296b1e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s258/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Documentation Required</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of the Air Force shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the B–52 commercial engine replacement program of the Air Force.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e296b1f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s258/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e296b20-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Strategies.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Contents</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report submitted under subsection (a) shall include the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e296b21-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s258/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The acquisition strategy of the Secretary for the program.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e296b22-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s258/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e296b23-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Estimates.</p></sidenote><content>The cost and schedule estimates of the Secretary for the program.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e296b24-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s258/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The key performance parameters or equivalent requirements document for the program.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e296b25-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s258/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>The test and evaluation strategy of the Secretary for the program.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e296b26-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s258/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>The logistics strategy of the Secretary for the program.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e296b27-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s258/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>The post-production fielding strategy of the Secretary for the program.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e296b28-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s258/b/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e296b29-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment of the potential for the commercial engine replacement to achieve nuclear system certification.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e296b2a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s258/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2020 for the Air Force, not more than 75 percent may be obligated or expended until the date on which the Secretary of the Air Force <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1293">133 STAT. 1293</page> submits to the congressional defense committees the report required by subsection (a).</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e16193" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s259" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="259">SEC. 259. </num><heading>COMMERCIAL EDGE COMPUTING TECHNOLOGIES AND BEST PRACTICES FOR DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE WARFIGHTING SYSTEMS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e29b94b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s259/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report Required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on commercial edge computing technologies and best practices for Department of Defense warfighting systems.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e29b94c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s259/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e29b94d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plans.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Contents</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report submitted under subsection (a) shall include the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e29b94e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s259/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Identification of initial warfighting system programs of record that will benefit most from accelerated insertion of commercial edge computing technologies and best practices, resulting in significant near-term improvement in system performance and mission capability.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e29b94f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s259/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The plan of the Department of Defense to provide additional funding for the systems identified in paragraph (1) to achieve fielding of accelerated commercial edge computing technologies before or during fiscal year 2021.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e29b950-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s259/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>The plan of the Department to identify, manage, and provide additional funding for commercial edge computing technologies more broadly over the next four fiscal years where appropriate for—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e29b951-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s259/b/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>command, control, communications, and intelligence systems;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e29b952-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s259/b/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>logistics systems; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e29b953-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s259/b/3/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>other mission-critical systems.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e29b954-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s259/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>A detailed description of the policies, procedures, budgets, and accelerated acquisition and contracting mechanisms of the Department for near-term insertion of commercial edge computing technologies and best practices into military mission-critical systems.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e16254" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s260" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="260">SEC. 260. </num><heading>BIANNUAL REPORT ON THE JOINT ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE CENTER.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e2a5595-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s260/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reports Required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act and biannually thereafter through the end of 2023, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the Joint Artificial Intelligence Center (referred to in this section as the “Center”).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e2a7ca6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s260/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each report under subsection (a) shall include the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2a7ca7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s260/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Information relating to the mission and objectives of the Center.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2a7ca8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s260/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>A description of the National Mission Initiatives, Component Mission Initiatives, and any other initiatives of the Center, including a description of—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2a7ca9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s260/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the activities carried out under the initiatives;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2a7caa-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s260/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>any investments made or contracts entered into under the initiatives; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2a7cab-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s260/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>the progress of the initiatives.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2a7cac-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s260/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>A description of how the Center has sought to leverage lessons learned, share best practices, avoid duplication of <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1294">133 STAT. 1294</page> efforts, and transition artificial intelligence research efforts into operational capabilities by—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2a7cad-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s260/b/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>collaborating with other organizations and elements of the Department of Defense, including the Defense Agencies and the military departments; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2a7cae-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s260/b/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>deconflicting the activities of the Center with the activities of other organizations and elements of the Department.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2a7caf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s260/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><chapeau>A description of any collaboration between—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2a7cb0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s260/b/4/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the Center and the private sector, national laboratories, and academia; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2a7cb1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s260/b/4/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the Center and international allies and partners.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2a7cb2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s260/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>The total number of military, contractor, and civilian personnel who are employed by the Center, assigned to the Center, and performing functions in support of the Center.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2a7cb3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s260/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>A description of the organizational structure and staffing of the Center.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2a7cb4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s260/b/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>A detailed description of the frameworks, metrics, and capabilities established to measure the effectiveness of the Center and the Center’s investments in the National Mission Initiatives and Component Mission Initiatives.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2a7cb5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s260/b/8" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><content>A description of any new policies, standards, or guidance relating to artificial intelligence that have been issued by the Chief Information Officer of the Department.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2a7cb6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s260/b/9" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">(9) </num><content>Identification of any ethical guidelines applicable to the use of artificial intelligence by the Department.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2a7cb7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s260/b/10" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="10">(10) </num><content>A description of any steps taken by the Center to protect systems that use artificial intelligence from any attempts to misrepresent or alter information used or provided by artificial intelligence.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e2a7cb8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s260/c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Joint Artificial Intelligence Center Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “<term>Joint Artificial Intelligence Center</term>” means the Joint Artificial Intelligence Center of the Department of Defense established pursuant to section 238 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/232">Public Law 115–232</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2358">10 U.S.C. 2358 note</ref>).</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e16384" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s261" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="261">SEC. 261. </num><heading>QUARTERLY UPDATES ON THE OPTIONALLY MANNED FIGHTING VEHICLE PROGRAM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e2af1e9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s261/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e2af1ea-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective date.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e2af1eb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e2af1ec-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Briefings.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Beginning not later than December 1, 2019, and on a quarterly basis thereafter through October 1, 2022, the Assistant Secretary shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a briefing on the progress of the Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle program of the Army.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e2af1ed-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s261/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each briefing under subsection (a) shall include, with respect to the Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle program, the following elements:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2af1ee-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s261/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e2af1ef-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Overview.</p></sidenote><chapeau>An overview of funding for the program, including identification of—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2af1f0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s261/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>any obligations and expenditures that have been made under the program; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2af1f1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s261/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>any obligations and expenditures that are planned for the program.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2af1f2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s261/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e2af1f3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Overview.</p></sidenote><content>An overview of the program schedule.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2af1f4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s261/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e2af1f5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><chapeau>An assessment of the status of the program with respect to—</chapeau><page identifier="/us/stat/133/1295">133 STAT. 1295</page> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2af1f6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s261/b/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the development and approval of technical requirements;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2af1f7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s261/b/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>technological maturity;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2af1f8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s261/b/3/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>testing;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2af1f9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s261/b/3/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>delivery; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2af1fa-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s261/b/3/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>program management.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2af1fb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s261/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>Any other matters that the Assistant Secretary considers relevant to a full understanding of the status and plans of the program.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e2af1fc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s261/c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Assistant Secretary Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “<term>Assistant Secretary</term>” means the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology (or the designee of the Assistant Secretary), in consultation with the Commander of the Army Futures Command (or the designee of the Commander).</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e16491" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s262" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="262">SEC. 262. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e2af1fd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2362">10 USC 2362 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>NATIONAL STUDY ON DEFENSE RESEARCH AT HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES AND OTHER MINORITY INSTITUTIONS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e2d14de-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s262/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Study Required</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall seek to enter into an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (referred to in this section as the “National Academies”) under which the National Academies will conduct a study on the status of defense research at covered institutions and the methods and means necessary to advance research capacity at covered institutions to comprehensively address the national security and defense needs of the United States.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e2d14df-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s262/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Designation</inline>.—</heading><content>The study conducted under subsection (a) shall be known as the “National Study on Defense Research At Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Other Minority Institutions”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e2d14e0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s262/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The study conducted under subsection (a) shall include an examination of each of the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2d14e1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s262/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The degree to which covered institutions are successful in competing for and executing Department of Defense contracts and grants for defense research.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2d14e2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s262/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Best practices for advancing the capacity of covered institutions to compete for and conduct research programs related to national security and defense.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2d14e3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s262/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The advancements and investments necessary to elevate covered institutions to R2 status or R1 status on the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, consistent with the criteria of the classification system.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2d14e4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s262/c/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>The facilities and infrastructure for defense-related research at covered institutions as compared to the facilities and infrastructure at institutions classified as R1 status on the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2d14e5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s262/c/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>Incentives to attract, recruit, and retain leading research faculty to covered institutions.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2d14e6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s262/c/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><chapeau>Best practices of institutions classified as R1 status on the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, including best practices with respect to—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2d14e7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s262/c/6/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>the establishment of a distinct legal entity to—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e2d14e8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s262/c/6/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>enter into contracts or receive grants from the Department;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e2d14e9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s262/c/6/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>lay the groundwork for future research opportunities;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e2d14ea-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s262/c/6/A/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>develop research proposals;<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1296">133 STAT. 1296</page></content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e2d14eb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s262/c/6/A/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>engage with defense research funding organizations; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e2d14ec-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s262/c/6/A/v" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">(v) </num><content>execute the administration of grants; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2d14ed-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s262/c/6/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>determining the type of legal entity, if any, to establish for the purposes described in subparagraph (A).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2d14ee-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s262/c/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>The ability of covered institutions to develop, protect, and commercialize intellectual property created through defense-related research.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2d14ef-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s262/c/8" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><chapeau>The total amount of defense research funding awarded to all institutions of higher education, including covered institutions, through contracts and grants for each of fiscal years 2010 through 2019 and, with respect to each such institution—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2d14f0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s262/c/8/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>whether the institution established a distinct legal entity to enter into contracts or receive grants from the Department and, if so, the type of legal entity that was established;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2d14f1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s262/c/8/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the total value of contracts and grants awarded to the institution of higher education for each of fiscal years 2010 through 2019;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2d14f2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s262/c/8/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>the overhead rate of the institution of higher education for fiscal year 2019;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2d14f3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s262/c/8/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>the institution’s classification on the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2d14f4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s262/c/8/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>whether the institution qualifies as a covered institution.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2d14f5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s262/c/9" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">(9) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e2d14f6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e2d14f7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>Recommendations for strengthening and enhancing the programs executed under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2362">section 2362 of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2d14f8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s262/c/10" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="10">(10) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e2d14f9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e2d14fa-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>Recommendations to enhance the capacity of covered institutions to transition research products into defense acquisition programs or commercialization.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2d14fb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s262/c/11" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="11">(11) </num><content>Previous executive or legislative actions by the Federal Government to address imbalances in Federal research funding, including such programs as the Defense Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (commonly known as “DEPSCoR”).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2d14fc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s262/c/12" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="12">(12) </num><content>The effectiveness of the Department in attracting and retaining students specializing in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields from covered institutions for the Department’s programs on emerging capabilities and technologies.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2d14fd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s262/c/13" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="13">(13) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e2d14fe-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e2d14ff-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>Recommendations for the development of incentives to encourage research and educational collaborations between covered institutions and other institutions of higher education.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2d1500-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s262/c/14" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="14">(14) </num><content>Any other matters the Secretary of Defense determines to be relevant to advancing the defense research capacity of covered institutions.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e2d1501-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s262/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reports</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2d1502-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s262/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Initial report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the President and the appropriate congressional committees an initial report that includes—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2d1503-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s262/d/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the findings of the study conducted under subsection (a); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2d1504-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s262/d/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e2d1505-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e2d1506-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>any recommendations that the National Academies may have for action by the executive branch and Congress to improve the participation of covered institutions in <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1297">133 STAT. 1297</page> Department of Defense research and any actions that may be carried out to expand the research capacity of such institutions.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2d1507-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s262/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Final report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than December 31, 2021, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the President and the appropriate congressional committees a comprehensive report on the results of the study required under subsection (a).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2d1508-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s262/d/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e2d1509-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Public information.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Form of reports</inline>.—</heading><content>Each report submitted under this subsection shall be made publicly available.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e2d150a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s262/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Implementation Required</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2d150b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s262/e/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e2d150c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in paragraph (2), not later than March 1, 2022, the Secretary of Defense shall commence implementation of each recommendation included in the final report submitted under subsection (d)(2).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2d150d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s262/e/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exceptions</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2d150e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s262/e/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Delayed implementation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense may commence implementation of a recommendation described paragraph (1) later than March 1, 2022, if—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e2d150f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s262/e/2/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e2d1510-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Notice.</p></sidenote><content>the Secretary submits to the congressional defense committees written notice of the intent of the Secretary to delay implementation of the recommendation; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e2d1511-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s262/e/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>includes, as part of such notice, a specific justification for the delay in implementing the recommendation.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2d1512-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s262/e/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Nonimplementation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense may elect not to implement a recommendation described in paragraph (1), if—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e2d1513-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s262/e/2/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e2d1514-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Notice.</p></sidenote><content>the Secretary submits to the congressional defense committees written notice of the intent of the Secretary not to implement the recommendation; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e2d1515-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s262/e/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau>includes, as part of such notice—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y3e2d1516-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s262/e/2/B/ii/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>the reasons for the Secretary’s decision not to implement the recommendation; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y3e2d1517-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s262/e/2/B/ii/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e2d1518-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Summary.</p></sidenote><content>a summary of alternative actions the Secretary will carry out to address the purposes underlying the recommendation.</content></subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2d1519-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s262/e/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Implementation plan</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For each recommendation that the Secretary implements under this subsection, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees an implementation plan that includes—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2d151a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s262/e/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e2d151b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Summary.</p></sidenote><content>a summary of actions that have been, or will be, carried out to implement the recommendation; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2d151c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s262/e/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>a schedule, with specific milestones, for completing the implementation of the recommendation.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e2d151d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s262/f" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e2d151e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e2d151f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Public information.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e2d1520-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Web posting.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">List of Covered Institutions</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of Education and the Presidents of the National Academies, shall make available a list identifying each covered institution examined as part of the study under subsection (a). The list shall be made available on a publicly accessible website and shall be updated not less frequently than once annually until the date on which the final report is submitted under subsection (d)(2).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e2d1521-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s262/g" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">(g) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1298">133 STAT. 1298</page></chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2d1522-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s262/g/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>The term “<term>appropriate congressional committees</term>” means—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2d1523-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s262/g/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the congressional defense committees;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2d1524-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s262/g/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2d1525-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s262/g/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>the Committee on Education and Labor of the House of Representatives.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2d1526-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s262/g/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>The term “<term>covered institution</term>” means—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2d1527-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s262/g/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>a part B institution (as that term is defined in section 322(2) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (<ref href="/us/usc/t20/s1061/2">20 U.S.C. 1061(2)</ref>); or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2d1528-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s262/g/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>any other institution of higher education (as that term is defined in section 101 of such Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t20/s1001">20 U.S.C. 1001</ref>)) at which not less than 50 percent of the total student enrollment consists of students from ethnic groups that are underrepresented in the fields of science and engineering.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e16918" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s263" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="263">SEC. 263. </num><heading>STUDY ON NATIONAL SECURITY EMERGING BIOTECHNOLOGIES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e2dff89-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s263/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Study Required</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2dff8a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s263/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e2dff8b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall direct the Defense Science Board to carry out a study on emerging biotechnologies pertinent to national security.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2dff8c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s263/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Participation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Participants in the study shall include the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2dff8d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s263/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>Such members of the Board as the Chairman of the Board considers appropriate for the study.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2dff8e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s263/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>Such additional temporary members or contracted support as the Secretary—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e2dff8f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s263/a/2/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>selects from those recommended by the Chairman for purposes of the study; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e2dff90-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s263/a/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>considers to have significant technical, policy, or military expertise.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2dff91-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s263/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e2dff92-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The study conducted pursuant to paragraph (1) shall include the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2dff93-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s263/a/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e2dff94-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reviews.</p></sidenote><chapeau>A review of the military understanding and relevancy of applications of emerging biotechnologies to national security requirements of the Department of Defense, including—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e2dff95-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s263/a/3/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>a review of all research and development relating to emerging biotechnologies within the Department of Defense, including areas that demand further priority and investment;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e2dff96-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s263/a/3/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau>a review of interagency cooperation and collaboration on research and development relating to emerging biotechnologies between—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y3e2dff97-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s263/a/3/A/ii/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>the Department;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y3e2dff98-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s263/a/3/A/ii/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><content>other departments and agencies in the Federal Government; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y3e2dff99-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s263/a/3/A/ii/III" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="III">(III) </num><content>appropriate private sector entities that are involved in research and development relating to emerging biotechnologies;</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e2dff9a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s263/a/3/A/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>an assessment of current biotechnology research in the commercial sector, institutions of higher education, the intelligence community, and <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1299">133 STAT. 1299</page> civilian agencies of the Federal Government relevant to critical Department of Defense applications of this research;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e2dff9b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s263/a/3/A/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>an assessment of the potential national security risks of emerging biotechnologies, including risks relating to foreign powers advancing their use of emerging biotechnologies for military applications and other purposes faster than the Department; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e2dff9c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s263/a/3/A/v" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">(v) </num><content>an assessment of the knowledge base of the Department with respect to emerging biotechnologies, including scientific expertise and infrastructure in the Department and the capacity of the Department to integrate emerging biotechnologies into its operational concepts, capabilities, and forces.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2dff9d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s263/a/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>An assessment of the technical basis within the Department used to inform the intelligence community of the Department’s collection and analysis needs relating to emerging biotechnologies.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2dff9e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s263/a/3/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e2dff9f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e2dffa0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>Development of a recommendation on a definition of emerging biotechnologies, as appropriate for the Department.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2dffa1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s263/a/3/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e2dffa2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e2dffa3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>Development of such recommendations as the Board may have for legislative or administrative action relating to national security emerging biotechnologies for the Department.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2dffa4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s263/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Access to information</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall provide the Board with timely access to appropriate information, data, resources, and analysis so that the Board may conduct a thorough and independent analysis as required under this section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2dffa5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s263/a/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="inline" id="y3e2dffa6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s263/a/5/A"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>Not later than one year after the date on which the Secretary directs the Board to conduct the study pursuant to paragraph (1), the Board shall transmit to the Secretary a final report on the study.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3e2dffa7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s263/a/5/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>Not later than 30 days after the date on which the Secretary receives the final report under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees such report and such comments as the Secretary considers appropriate.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e2dffa8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s263/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e2dffa9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing Required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall provide the congressional defense committees a briefing on potential national security risks of emerging biotechnologies, including risks relating to foreign powers advancing their use of emerging biotechnologies for military applications and other purposes faster than the Department.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e17101" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s264" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="264">SEC. 264. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e2e26ba-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reports.</p></sidenote><heading>INDEPENDENT STUDY ON OPTIMIZING RESOURCES ALLOCATED TO COMBATING TERRORISM TECHNICAL SUPPORT OFFICE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e2e74db-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s264/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e2e74dc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e2e74dd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Contracts.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Independent Study</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall seek to enter into a contract with a federally funded research and development center under which the center will conduct a study on the optimal use of resources allocated to the Combating Terrorism Technical Support Office.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e2e74de-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s264/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements of Study</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In carrying out the study referred to in subsection (a), the federally funded research and development <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1300">133 STAT. 1300</page> center with which the Secretary enters into a contract under such subsection shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2e74df-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s264/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e2e74e0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluation.</p></sidenote><content>evaluate the current mission and organization of the Combating Terrorism Technical Support Office and its relation to the objectives outlined in the National Defense Strategy;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2e74e1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s264/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e2e74e2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>assess the extent to which the activities of the Combating Terrorism Technical Support Office are complementary to and coordinated with other relevant activities by other Department of Defense entities, including activities of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, United States Special Operations Command, and the military departments; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2e74e3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s264/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>identify opportunities to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Combating Terrorism Technical Support Office, including through increased coordination, realignment, or consolidation with other entities of the Department of Defense, if appropriate.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e2e74e4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s264/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Submission to Department of Defense</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the federally funded research and development center that conducts the study under subsection (a) shall submit to the Secretary of Defense a report on the results of the study in both classified and unclassified form.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e2e74e5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s264/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e2e74e6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Records.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Submission to Congress</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 30 days after the date on which the Secretary of Defense receives the report under subsection (c), the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees an unaltered copy of the report in both classified and unclassified form, and such comments as the Secretary may have with respect to the report.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e17178" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s265" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="265">SEC. 265. </num><heading>INDEPENDENT ASSESSMENT OF ELECTRONIC WARFARE PLANS AND PROGRAMS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e2f1027-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s265/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e2f1028-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Assessment</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act and pursuant to the arrangement entered into under section 222, the Secretary of Defense shall seek to engage the private scientific advisory group known as “JASON” to carry out an independent assessment of electronic warfare plans and programs.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e2f1029-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s265/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e2f102a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e2f102b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In carrying out the assessment under subsection (a), JASON shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2f102c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s265/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>assess the strategies, programs, order of battle, and doctrine of the Department of Defense related to the electronic warfare mission area and electromagnetic spectrum operations;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2f102d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s265/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>assess the strategies, programs, order of battle, and doctrine of potential adversaries, such as China, Iran, and the Russian Federation, related to the such mission area and operations;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2f102e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s265/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>develop recommendations for improvements to the strategies, programs, and doctrine of the Department of Defense in order to enable the United States to achieve and maintain superiority in the electromagnetic spectrum in future conflicts; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2f102f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s265/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><chapeau>develop recommendations for the Secretary of Defense, Congress, and such other Federal entities as JASON considers appropriate, including recommendations for—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2f1030-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s265/b/4/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>closing technical, policy, or resource gaps;<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1301">133 STAT. 1301</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2f1031-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s265/b/4/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>improving cooperation and appropriate integration within the Department of Defense entities;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2f1032-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s265/b/4/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>improving cooperation between the United States and other countries and international organizations as appropriate; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2f1033-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s265/b/4/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>such other important matters identified by JASON that are directly relevant to the strategies of the Department of Defense described in paragraph (3).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e2f1034-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s265/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Liaisons</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall appoint appropriate liaisons to JASON to support the timely conduct of the services covered by this section.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e2f1035-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s265/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Materials</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall provide access to JASON to materials relevant to the services covered by this section, consistent with the protection of sources and methods and other critically sensitive information.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e2f1036-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s265/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clearances</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that appropriate members and staff of JASON have the necessary clearances, obtained in an expedited manner, to conduct the services covered by this section.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e2f1037-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s265/f" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than October 1, 2020, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the results of the assessment carried out under subsection (a), including—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2f1038-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s265/f/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the results of the assessment with respect to each element described in subsection (b);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2f1039-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s265/f/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the recommendations developed by JASON pursuant to such subsection.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e2f103a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s265/g" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">(g) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Relationship to Other Law</inline>.—</heading><content>The assessment required under subsection (a) is separate and independent from the assessment described in section 255 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/232">Public Law 115–232</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/132/1705">132 Stat. 1705</ref>) and shall be carried out without regard to any agreement entered into under that section or the results of any assessment conducted pursuant to such agreement.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e17315" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s266" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="266">SEC. 266. </num><heading>TECHNICAL CORRECTION TO GLOBAL RESEARCH WATCH PROGRAM.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3e2f374b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2365">Section 2365 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2f374c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s266/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsections (a) and (d)(2), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Assistant Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering</quotedText>” both places it appears and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2f374d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s266/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsections (d)(3) and (e), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Assistant Secretary</quotedText>” both places it appears and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e2f374e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tII/stC/s266/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>in subsection (d), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Assistant Secretary</quotedText>” both places it appears and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </section> </subtitle> <num value="III">TITLE III—</num><heading>OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE</heading> <toc> <referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle A—</designator> <label>Authorization of Appropriations</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 301. </designator> <label>Authorization of appropriations.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle B—</designator> <label>Energy and Environment</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 311. </designator> <label>Timeline for Clearinghouse review of applications for energy projects that may have an adverse impact on military operations and readiness.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1302">133 STAT. 1302</page></label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 312. </designator> <label>Authority to accept contributions of funds from applicants for energy projects for mitigation of impacts on military operations and readiness.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 313. </designator> <label>Use of proceeds from sale of recyclable materials.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 314. </designator> <label>Disposal of recyclable materials.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 315. </designator> <label>Department of Defense improvement of previously conveyed utility systems serving military installations.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 316. </designator> <label>Modification of Department of Defense environmental restoration authorities to include Federal Government facilities used by National Guard.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 317. </designator> <label>Use of operational energy cost savings of Department of Defense.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 318. </designator> <label>Sale of electricity from alternate energy and cogeneration production facilities.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 319. </designator> <label>Energy resilience programs and activities.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 320. </designator> <label>Technical and grammatical corrections and repeal of obsolete provisions relating to energy.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 321. </designator> <label>Transfer authority for funding of study and assessment on health implications of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances contamination in drinking water by Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 322. </designator> <label>Replacement of fluorinated aqueous film-forming foam with fluorine-free fire-fighting agent.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 323. </designator> <label>Prohibition of uncontrolled release of fluorinated aqueous film-forming foam at military installations.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 324. </designator> <label>Prohibition on use of fluorinated aqueous film forming foam for training exercises.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 325. </designator> <label>Real-time sound-monitoring at Navy installations where tactical fighter aircraft operate.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 326. </designator> <label>Development of extreme weather vulnerability and risk assessment tool.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 327. </designator> <label>Removal of barriers that discourage investments to increase military installation resilience.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 328. </designator> <label>Budgeting of Department of Defense relating to extreme weather.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 329. </designator> <label>Prohibition on Perfluoroalkyl Substances and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances in Meals Ready-to-Eat Food Packaging.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 330. </designator> <label>Disposal of materials containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances or aqueous film-forming foam.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 331. </designator> <label>Agreements to share monitoring data relating to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances and other contaminants of concern.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 332. </designator> <label>Cooperative agreements with States to address contamination by perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 333. </designator> <label>Plan to phase out use of burn pits.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 334. </designator> <label>Information relating to locations of burn pit use.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 335. </designator> <label>Data quality review of radium testing conducted at certain locations of the Department of the Navy.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 336. </designator> <label>Reimbursement of Environmental Protection Agency for certain costs in connection with the Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant, Minnesota.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 337. </designator> <label>Pilot program for availability of working-capital funds for increased combat capability through energy optimization.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 338. </designator> <label>Report on efforts to reduce high energy intensity at military installations.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle C—</designator> <label>Treatment of Contaminated Water Near Military Installations</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 341. </designator> <label>Short title.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 342. </designator> <label>Definitions.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 343. </designator> <label>Provision of water uncontaminated with perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) for agricultural purposes.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 344. </designator> <label>Acquisition of real property by Air Force.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 345. </designator> <label>Remediation plan.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle D—</designator> <label>Logistics and Sustainment</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 351. </designator> <label>Materiel readiness metrics and objectives.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 352. </designator> <label>Clarification of authority regarding use of working-capital funds for unspecified minor military construction projects related to revitalization and recapitalization of defense industrial base facilities.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 353. </designator> <label>Modification to limitation on length of overseas forward deployment of naval vessels.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 354. </designator> <label>Extension of temporary installation reutilization authority for arsenals, depots, and plants.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 355. </designator> <label>F–35 Joint Strike Fighter sustainment.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 356. </designator> <label>Report on strategic policy for prepositioned materiel and equipment.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 357. </designator> <label>Pilot program to train skilled technicians in critical shipbuilding skills.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 358. </designator> <label>Requirement for military department inter-service depot maintenance.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 359. </designator> <label>Strategy to improve infrastructure of certain depots of the Department of Defense.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle E—</designator> <label>Reports</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 361. </designator> <label>Readiness reporting.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1303">133 STAT. 1303</page></label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 362. </designator> <label>Technical correction to deadline for transition to Defense Readiness Reporting System Strategic.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 363. </designator> <label>Report on Navy ship depot maintenance budget.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 364. </designator> <label>Report on Runit Dome.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 365. </designator> <label>Prohibition on subjective upgrades by commanders of unit ratings in monthly readiness reporting on military units.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 366. </designator> <label>Requirement to include foreign language proficiency in readiness reporting systems of Department of Defense.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle F—</designator> <label>Other Matters</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 371. </designator> <label>Prevention of encroachment on military training routes and military operations areas.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 372. </designator> <label>Expansion and enhancement of authorities on transfer and adoption of military animals.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 373. </designator> <label>Extension of authority for Secretary of Defense to use Department of Defense reimbursement rate for transportation services provided to certain non-Department of Defense entities.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 374. </designator> <label>Extension of authority of Secretary of Transportation to issue non-premium aviation insurance.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 375. </designator> <label>Defense personal property program.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 376. </designator> <label>Public events about Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 377. </designator> <label>Sense of Congress regarding Innovative Readiness Training program.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 378. </designator> <label>Detonation chambers for explosive ordnance disposal.</label> </referenceItem></toc> <subtitle id="d159904e17694" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stA" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading>Authorization of Appropriations</heading> <section id="d159904e17699" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stA/s301" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="301">SEC. 301. </num><heading>AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2020 for the use of the Armed Forces and other activities and agencies of the Department of Defense for expenses, not otherwise provided for, for operation and maintenance, as specified in the funding table in section 4301.</content></section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d159904e17707" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading>Energy and Environment</heading> <section id="d159904e17712" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s311" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="311">SEC. 311. </num><heading>TIMELINE FOR CLEARINGHOUSE REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS FOR ENERGY PROJECTS THAT MAY HAVE AN ADVERSE IMPACT ON MILITARY OPERATIONS AND READINESS.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s183a/c/1">Section 183a(c)(1) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>60 days</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>75 days</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d159904e17731" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s312" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="312">SEC. 312. </num><heading>AUTHORITY TO ACCEPT CONTRIBUTIONS OF FUNDS FROM APPLICANTS FOR ENERGY PROJECTS FOR MITIGATION OF IMPACTS ON MILITARY OPERATIONS AND READINESS.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s183a/f">Section 183a(f) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>for a project filed with the Secretary of Transportation pursuant to section 44718 of title 49</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>for an energy project</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d159904e17750" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s313" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="313">SEC. 313. </num><heading>USE OF PROCEEDS FROM SALE OF RECYCLABLE MATERIALS.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2577/c">Section 2577(c) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>$2,000,000</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>$10,000,000</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d159904e17769" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s314" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="314">SEC. 314. </num><heading>DISPOSAL OF RECYCLABLE MATERIALS.</heading><content class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3e2ffa9f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2577/a">Section 2577(a) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e2ffaa0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e2ffaa1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Definition.</p></sidenote><content>In this section, the term ‘<term>recyclable materials</term>’ may include any quality recyclable material provided to the Department by a State or local government entity, if such material is authorized <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1304">133 STAT. 1304</page> by the Office of the Secretary of Defense and identified in the regulations prescribed under paragraph (1).”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></section> <section id="d159904e17801" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s315" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="315">SEC. 315. </num><heading>DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE IMPROVEMENT OF PREVIOUSLY CONVEYED UTILITY SYSTEMS SERVING MILITARY INSTALLATIONS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3e3021b2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2688">Section 2688 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3021b3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s315/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsection (k) as subsection (l); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3021b4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s315/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after subsection (j) the following new subsection (k):<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e3021b5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="k">“(k) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Improvement of Conveyed Utility Systems</inline>.—</heading><content>In the case of a utility system that is conveyed under this section and that only provides utility services to a military installation, the Secretary concerned may use amounts authorized to be appropriated for military construction to improve the reliability, resilience, efficiency, physical security, or cybersecurity of the utility system.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d159904e17843" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s316" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="316">SEC. 316. </num><heading>MODIFICATION OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION AUTHORITIES TO INCLUDE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT FACILITIES USED BY NATIONAL GUARD.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e306fd6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s316/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2707">Section 2707 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e306fd7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authority for National Guard Projects</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this section and section 2701(c)(1) of this title, the Secretary concerned may use funds described in subsection (c) to carry out an environmental restoration project at a facility in response to perfluorooctanoic acid or perfluorooctane sulfonate contamination under this chapter or CERCLA.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e306fd8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s316/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definition of Facility</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 2700(2) of such title <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e306fd9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s316/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>The terms</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(A) The terms</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e306fda-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s316/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subparagraph:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3e306fdb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>The term ‘<term>facility</term>’ includes real property that is owned by, leased to, or otherwise possessed by the United States at locations at which military activities are conducted under this title or title 32 (including real property owned or leased by the Federal Government that is licensed to and operated by a State for training for the National Guard).”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e306fdc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s316/c" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Inclusion of Pollutants and Contaminants in Environmental Response Actions</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 2701(c) of such title <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or pollutants or contaminants</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>hazardous substances</quotedText>” each place it appears.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e306fdd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s316/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e306fde-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2700">10 USC 2700 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Savings Clause</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing in this section, or the amendments made by this section, shall affect any requirement or authority under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s9601/etseq">42 U.S.C. 9601 et seq.</ref>).</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e17952" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s317" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="317">SEC. 317. </num><heading>USE OF OPERATIONAL ENERGY COST SAVINGS OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3e3096ef-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2912">Section 2912 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3096f0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s317/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (a), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subsection (b)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subsection (b) or (c), as the case may be,</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3096f1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s317/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (b), in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>The Secretary of Defense</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Except as provided in subsection (c) with respect to operational energy cost savings, the Secretary of Defense</quotedText>”;<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1305">133 STAT. 1305</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3096f2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s317/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsection (c) as subsection (d); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3096f3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s317/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after subsection (b) the following new subsection (c):<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e30be04-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Use of Operational Energy Cost Savings</inline>.—</heading><content>The amount that remains available for obligation under subsection (a) that relates to operational energy cost savings realized by the Department shall be used for the implementation of additional operational energy resilience, efficiencies, mission assurance, energy conservation, or energy security within the department, agency, or instrumentality that realized that savings.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d159904e18020" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s318" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="318">SEC. 318. </num><heading>SALE OF ELECTRICITY FROM ALTERNATE ENERGY AND COGENERATION PRODUCTION FACILITIES.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3e30e515-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2916/b/3/B">Section 2916(b)(3)(B) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e30e516-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s318/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>shall be available</quotedText>” and all that follows and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>shall be provided directly to the commander of the military installation in which the geothermal energy resource is located to be used for—</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e30e517-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s318/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new clauses:<quotedContent><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e30e518-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>military construction projects described in paragraph (2) that benefit the military installation where the geothermal energy resource is located; or</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e30e519-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><chapeau>energy or water security projects that—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y3e30e51a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>benefit the military installation where the geothermal energy resource is located;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y3e30e51b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>the commander of the military installation determines are necessary; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y3e30e51c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="III">“(III) </num><content>are directly coordinated with local area energy or groundwater governing authorities.”</content></subclause> </clause> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d159904e18081" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s319" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="319">SEC. 319. </num><heading>ENERGY RESILIENCE PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e31a86d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s319/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Modification of Annual Energy Management and Resilience Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2925/a">Section 2925(a) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e31a86e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s319/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in the subsection heading, by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText><headingText class="smallCaps">and Readiness</headingText></quotedText>” after “<quotedText><headingText class="smallCaps">Mission Assurance</headingText></quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e31a86f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s319/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>The Secretary shall ensure that mission operators of critical facilities provide to personnel of military installations any information necessary for the completion of such report.</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>by the Secretary.</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e31a870-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s319/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>in paragraph (4), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>megawatts</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>electric and thermal loads</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e31a871-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s319/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>in paragraph (5), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>megawatts</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>electric and thermal loads</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e31a872-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s319/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Funding for Energy Program Offices</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e31a873-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s319/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e31a874-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reports.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretaries of the military departments shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report stating whether the program offices specified in paragraph (2) are funded—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e31a875-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s319/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>at proper levels to ensure that the energy resilience requirements of the Department of Defense are met; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e31a876-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s319/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>at levels that are not less than in any previous fiscal year.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1306">133 STAT. 1306</page></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e31a877-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s319/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Program offices specified</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The program offices specified in this paragraph are the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e31a878-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s319/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>The Power Reliability Enhancement Program of the Army.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e31a879-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s319/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>The Office of Energy Initiatives of the Army.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e31a87a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s319/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>The Office of Energy Assurance of the Air Force.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e31a87b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s319/b/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>The Resilient Energy Program Office of the Navy.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e31a87c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s319/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Funding plan</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e31a87d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s319/b/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e31a87e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e31a87f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective date.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretaries of the military departments shall include in the report submitted under paragraph (1) a funding plan for the next five fiscal years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act to ensure that funding levels are, at a minimum, maintained during that period.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e31a880-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s319/b/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><content>The funding plan under subparagraph (A) shall include, for each fiscal year covered by the plan, an identification of the amounts to be used for the accomplishment of energy resilience goals and objectives.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e31a881-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s319/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e31a882-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2866">10 USC 2866 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment of Targets for Water Use</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense shall, where life-cycle cost-effective, improve water use efficiency and management by the Department of Defense, including storm water management, by—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e31a883-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s319/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>installing water meters and collecting and using water balance data of buildings and facilities to improve water conservation and management;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e31a884-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s319/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>reducing industrial, landscaping, and agricultural water consumption in gallons by two percent annually through fiscal year 2030 relative to a baseline of such consumption by the Department in fiscal year 2010; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e31a885-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s319/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>installing appropriate sustainable infrastructure features on installations of the Department to help with storm water and wastewater management.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e18271" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s320" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="320">SEC. 320. </num><heading>TECHNICAL AND GRAMMATICAL CORRECTIONS AND REPEAL OF OBSOLETE PROVISIONS RELATING TO ENERGY.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e3244c6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s320/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Technical and Grammatical Corrections</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3244c7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s320/a/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Technical corrections</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10">Title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3244c8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s320/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in section 2913(c), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>government</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>government or</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3244c9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s320/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in section 2926(d)(1), in the second sentence, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Defense Agencies</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the Defense Agencies</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3244ca-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s320/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Grammatical corrections</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Such title is further amended—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3244cb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s320/a/2/A" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in section 2922a(d), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>resilience are prioritized and included</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>energy resilience are included as critical factors</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3244cc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s320/a/2/B" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in section 2925(a)(3), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>impacting energy</quotedText>” and all that follows through the period at the end and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>degrading energy resilience at military installations (excluding planned outages for maintenance reasons), whether caused by on- or off-installation disruptions, including the total number of outages and their locations, the duration of each outage, the financial effect of each outage, whether or not the mission was affected, the downtimes (in minutes or hours) the mission can afford <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1307">133 STAT. 1307</page> based on mission requirements and risk tolerances, the responsible authority managing the utility, and measures taken to mitigate the outage by the responsible authority.</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e3244cd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s320/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clarification of Applicability of Conflicting Amendments Made by 2018 Defense Authorization Act</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 2911(e) of such title <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3244ce-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s320/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> paragraphs (1) and (2) and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following new paragraphs:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3e3244cf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>Opportunities to reduce the current rate of consumption of energy, the future demand for energy, and the requirement for the use of energy.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3e3244d0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>Opportunities to enhance energy resilience to ensure the Department of Defense has the ability to prepare for and recover from energy disruptions that affect mission assurance on military installations.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3244d1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s320/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the second paragraph (13).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e3244d2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s320/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming and Clerical Amendments</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3244d3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s320/c/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Heading amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The heading of section 2926 of such title <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y3e3244d4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658164"><num class="fontsize12" value="2926">“§ 2926.</num><heading class="fontsize12"> Operational energy”</heading></section> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3244d5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s320/c/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 173 of such title<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e3244d6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2924">10 USC 2924</ref> prec.<?GPOvSpace 04?></p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the item relating to section 2926 and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“2926. </designator> <label>Operational energy.”.</label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e18470" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s321" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="321">SEC. 321. </num><heading>TRANSFER AUTHORITY FOR FUNDING OF STUDY AND ASSESSMENT ON HEALTH IMPLICATIONS OF PER- AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES CONTAMINATION IN DRINKING WATER BY AGENCY FOR TOXIC SUBSTANCES AND DISEASE REGISTRY.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 316(a)(2)(B)(ii) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/91">Public Law 115–91</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/131/1350">131 Stat. 1350</ref>), as amended by section 315(a) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/232">Public Law 115–232</ref>), <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e326be7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/stat/132/1713">132 Stat. 1713</ref>.</p></sidenote> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>2019 and 2020</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>2019, 2020, and 2021</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d159904e18501" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s322" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="322">SEC. 322. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e326be8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2661">10 USC 2661 note</ref> prec.</p></sidenote><heading>REPLACEMENT OF FLUORINATED AQUEOUS FILM-FORMING FOAM WITH FLUORINE-FREE FIRE-FIGHTING AGENT.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e33a469-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s322/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Use of Fluorine-free Foam at Military Installations</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e33a46a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s322/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e33a46b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e33a46c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Publication.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Military specification</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than January 31, 2023, the Secretary of the Navy shall publish a military specification for a fluorine-free fire-fighting agent for use at all military installations and ensure that such agent is available for use by not later than October 1, 2023.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e33a46d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s322/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e33a46e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Implementation plan.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report to congress</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Concurrent with publication of the military specification under paragraph (1), the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing a detailed plan for implementing the transition to a fluorine-free fire-fighting agent by not later than October 1, 2023. The report shall include—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e33a46f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s322/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>a detailed description of the progress of the Department of Defense to identify a fluorine-free fire-fighting agent for use as a replacement fire-fighting agent at military installations;<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1308">133 STAT. 1308</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e33a470-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s322/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>a description of any technology and equipment required to implement the replacement fire-fighting agent;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e33a471-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s322/a/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>funding requirements, by fiscal year, to implement the replacement fire-fighting agent, including funding for the procurement of a replacement fire-fighting agent, required equipment, and infrastructure improvements;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e33a472-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s322/a/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e33a473-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Timeline.</p></sidenote><content>a detailed timeline of remaining required actions to implement such replacement.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e33a474-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s322/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e33a475-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Expiration date.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>No amount authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available for the Department of Defense may be obligated or expended after October 1, 2023, to procure fire-fighting foam that contains in excess of one part per billion of perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e33a476-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s322/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e33a477-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Expiration date.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibition on Use</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Fluorinated aqueous film-forming foam may not be used at any military installation on or after the earlier of the following dates:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e33a478-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s322/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>October 1, 2024.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e33a479-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s322/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The date on which the Secretary determines that compliance with the prohibition under this subsection is possible.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e33a47a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s322/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exemption for Shipboard Use</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsections (b) and (c) shall not apply to firefighting foam for use solely onboard ocean-going vessels.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e33a47b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s322/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Waiver</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e33a47c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s322/e/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e33a47d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subject to the limitations under paragraph (2), the Secretary of Defense may waive the prohibition under subsection (c) with respect to the use of fluorinated aqueous film-forming foam, if, by not later than 60 days prior to issuing the waiver, the Secretary—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e33a47e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s322/e/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e33a47f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Briefing.</p></sidenote><chapeau>provides to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the basis for the waiver and the progress to develop and field a fluorine-free fire-fighting agent that meets the military specifications issued pursuant to subsection (a), which includes—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e33a480-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s322/e/1/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>detailed data on the progress made to identify a replacement fluorine-free fire-fighting agent;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e33a481-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s322/e/1/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>a description of the range of technology and equipment-based solutions analyzed to implement replacement;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e33a482-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s322/e/1/A/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>a description of the funding, by fiscal year, applied towards research, development, test, and evaluation of replacement firefighting agents and equipment-based solutions;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e33a483-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s322/e/1/A/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>a description of any completed and projected infrastructure changes;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e33a484-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s322/e/1/A/v" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">(v) </num><content>a description of acquisition actions made in support of developing and fielding the fluorine-free fire-fighting agent;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e33a485-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s322/e/1/A/vi" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="vi">(vi) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e33a486-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Timeline.</p></sidenote><content>an updated timeline for the completion of the transition to use of the fluorine-free fire-fighting agent; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e33a487-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s322/e/1/A/vii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="vii">(vii) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e33a488-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">List.</p></sidenote><content>a list of the categories of installation infrastructure or specific mobile firefighting equipment sets that require the waiver along with the justification;</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e33a489-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s322/e/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e33a48a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Certification.</p></sidenote><chapeau>submits to the congressional defense committees certification in writing, that—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e33a48b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s322/e/1/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>the waiver is necessary for either installation infrastructure, mobile firefighting equipment, or both;<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1309">133 STAT. 1309</page></content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e33a48c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s322/e/1/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>the waiver is necessary for the protection of life and safety;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e33a48d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s322/e/1/B/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>no agent or equipment solutions are available that meet the military specific issued pursuant to subsection (a);</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e33a48e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s322/e/1/B/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>the military specification issued pursuant to subsection (a) is still valid and does not require revision; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e33a48f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s322/e/1/B/v" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">(v) </num><content>includes details of the measures in place to minimize the release of and exposure to fluorinated compounds in fluorinated aqueous film-forming foam; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e33a490-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s322/e/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e33a491-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Public notice.</p></sidenote><content>provides for public notice of the waiver.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e33a492-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s322/e/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The following limitations apply to a waiver issued under this subsection:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e33cba3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s322/e/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e33cba4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Applicability.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e33cba5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><content>Such a waiver shall apply for a period that does not exceed one year.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e33cba6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s322/e/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e33cba7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Extension.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e33cba8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><content>The Secretary may extend such a waiver once for an additional period that does not exceed one year, if the requirements under paragraph (1) are met as of the date of the extension of the waiver.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e33cba9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s322/e/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>The authority to grant a waiver under this subsection may not be delegated below the level of the Secretary of Defense.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e33cbaa-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s322/f" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e33cbab-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s322/f/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The term “<term>perfluoroalkyl substances</term>” means aliphatic substances for which all of the H atoms attached to C atoms in the nonfluorinated substance from which they are notionally derived have been replaced by F atoms, except those H atoms whose substitution would modify the nature of any functional groups present.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e33cbac-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s322/f/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The term “<term>polyfluoroalkyl substances</term>” means aliphatic substances for which all H atoms attached to at least one (but not all) C atoms have been replaced by F atoms, in such a manner that they contain the perfluoroalkyl moiety CnF2n+1＿ (for example, C8F17CH2CH2OH).</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e18783" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s323" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="323">SEC. 323. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e33cbad-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2661">10 USC 2661 note</ref> prec.</p></sidenote><heading>PROHIBITION OF UNCONTROLLED RELEASE OF FLUORINATED AQUEOUS FILM-FORMING FOAM AT MILITARY INSTALLATIONS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e33f2be-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s323/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibition</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided by subsection (b), the Secretary of Defense shall prohibit the uncontrolled release of fluorinated aqueous film-forming foam (hereinafter in this section referred to as “AFFF”) at military installations.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e33f2bf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s323/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exceptions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Notwithstanding subsection (a), fluorinated AFFF may be released at military installations as follows:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e33f2c0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s323/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>AFFF may be released for purposes of an emergency response.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e33f2c1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s323/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>A non-emergency release of AFFF may be made for the purposes of testing of equipment or training of personnel, if complete containment, capture, and proper disposal mechanisms are in place to ensure no AFFF is released into the environment.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1310">133 STAT. 1310</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e18824" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s324" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="324">SEC. 324. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e33f2c2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2661">10 USC 2661 note</ref> prec.</p></sidenote><heading>PROHIBITION ON USE OF FLUORINATED AQUEOUS FILM FORMING FOAM FOR TRAINING EXERCISES.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  The Secretary of Defense shall prohibit the use of fluorinated aqueous film forming foam for training exercises at military installations.</content></section> <section id="d159904e18836" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s325" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="325">SEC. 325. </num><heading>REAL-TIME SOUND-MONITORING AT NAVY INSTALLATIONS WHERE TACTICAL FIGHTER AIRCRAFT OPERATE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e3467f3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s325/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Monitoring</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of the Navy shall conduct real-time sound-monitoring at no fewer than two Navy installations and their associated outlying landing fields on the west coast of the United States where Navy combat coded F/A–18, E/A–18G, or F–35 aircraft are based and operate and noise contours have been developed through noise modeling. Sound monitoring under such study shall be conducted—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3467f4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s325/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e3467f5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><content>during times of high, medium, and low activity over the course of a 12-month period; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3467f6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s325/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>along and in the vicinity of flight paths used to approach and depart the selected installations and their outlying landing fields.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e3467f7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s325/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e3467f8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Plan for Additional Monitoring</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Navy shall submit to the congressional defense committees a plan for real-time sound monitoring described in subsection (a) in the vicinity of training areas predominantly overflown by tactical fighter aircraft from the selected installations and outlying landing fields, including training areas that consist of real property administered by the Federal Government (including Department of Defense, Department of Interior, and Department of Agriculture), State and local governments, and privately owned land with the permission of the owner.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e3467f9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s325/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report Required</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than December 1, 2020, the Secretary of the Navy shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the monitoring required under subsection (a). Such report shall include—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3467fa-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s325/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the results of such monitoring;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3467fb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s325/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>a comparison of such monitoring and the noise contours previously developed with the analysis and modeling methods previously used;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3467fc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s325/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>an overview of any changes to the analysis and modeling process that have been made or are being considered as a result of the findings of such monitoring; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3467fd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s325/c/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>any other matters that the Secretary determines appropriate.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e3467fe-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s325/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e3467ff-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Web posting.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Public Availability of Monitoring Results</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall make the results of the monitoring required under subsection (a) publicly available on a website of the Department of Defense.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e18916" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s326" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="326">SEC. 326. </num><heading>DEVELOPMENT OF EXTREME WEATHER VULNERABILITY AND RISK ASSESSMENT TOOL.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e34b620-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s326/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e34b621-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall consult with the entities described in subsection (b) to determine whether an existing climate vulnerability and risk assessment tool is available or can be adapted to be used to quantify the risks associated with extreme weather events and the impact of such events on <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1311">133 STAT. 1311</page> networks, systems, installations, facilities, and other assets to inform mitigation planning and infrastructure development.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e34b622-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s326/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Consultation</inline>.—</heading><content>In determining the availability of an appropriate tool to use or adapt for use under subsection (a), the Secretary shall consult with the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, the Secretary of Energy, the Secretary of the Interior, the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the Commander of the Army Corps of Engineers, the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a federally funded research and development center, and the heads of such other relevant Federal agencies as the Secretary of Defense determines appropriate.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e34b623-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s326/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e34b624-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Certification.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Best Available Science</inline>.—</heading><content>Before choosing a tool for use or adaptation for use under subsection (a), the Secretary shall obtain from a federally funded research and development center with which the Secretary has consulted under subsection (b) a certification in writing that the tool relies on the best publicly available science for the prediction of extreme weather risk and effective mitigation of that risk.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e34b625-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s326/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the implementation of this section. Such report shall include—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e34b626-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s326/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in the case that a tool has been chosen under subsection (a) before the date of the submittal of the report, a description of the tool and how such tool will be used by the Department; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e34b627-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s326/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e34b628-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plan.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e34b629-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Cost estimate.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e34b62a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Timeframe.</p></sidenote><content>in the case that the Secretary determines that no available tool meets the requirements of the Department as described in subsection (a) or is readily adaptable for use, a plan for the development of such a tool, including the estimated cost and timeframe for development of such a tool.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e18985" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s327" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="327">SEC. 327. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e34b62b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2864">10 USC 2864 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>REMOVAL OF BARRIERS THAT DISCOURAGE INVESTMENTS TO INCREASE MILITARY INSTALLATION RESILIENCE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e35044c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s327/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e35044d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s327/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>identify and seek to remove barriers that discourage investments to increase military installation resilience;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e35044e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s327/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>reform policies and programs that unintentionally increased the vulnerability of systems to related extreme weather events; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e35044f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s327/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e350450-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e350451-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Adaptation plan.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e350452-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>develop, and update at least once every four years, an adaptation plan to assess how climate impacts affected the ability of the Department of Defense to accomplish its mission, and the short-and long- term actions the Department can take to ensure military installation resilience.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e350453-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s327/b" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e350454-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Definition.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Military Installation Resilience</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “<term>military installation resilience</term>” has the meaning given such term in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s101/e/8">section 101(e)(8) of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e19042" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s328" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="328">SEC. 328. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e350455-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s221">10 USC 221 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>BUDGETING OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE RELATING TO EXTREME WEATHER.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e352b66-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s328/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense shall include in the annual budget submission of the President under <ref href="/us/usc/t31/s1105/a">section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code</ref>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e352b67-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s328/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>a dedicated budget line item for adaptation to, and mitigation of, effects of extreme weather on military networks, <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1312">133 STAT. 1312</page> systems, installations, facilities, and other assets and capabilities of the Department of Defense; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e352b68-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s328/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e352b69-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Estimate.</p></sidenote><content>an estimate of the anticipated adverse impacts to the readiness of the Department and the financial costs to the Department during the year covered by the budget of the loss of, or damage to, military networks, systems, installations, facilities, and other assets and capabilities of the Department, including loss of or obstructed access to training ranges, as a result extreme weather events.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e352b6a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s328/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Disaggregation of Impacts and Costs</inline>.—</heading><content>The estimate under subsection (a)(2) shall set forth the adverse readiness impacts and financial costs under that subsection by military department, Defense Agency, and other component or element of the Department.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e352b6b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s328/c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Extreme Weather Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “<term>extreme weather</term>” means recurrent flooding, drought, desertification, wildfires, and thawing permafrost.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e19100" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s329" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="329">SEC. 329. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e352b6c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2701">10 USC 2701 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>PROHIBITION ON PERFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES IN MEALS READY-TO-EAT FOOD PACKAGING.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e35527d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s329/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e35527e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibition</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than October 1, 2021, the Director of the Defense Logistics Agency shall ensure that any food contact substances that are used to assemble and package meals ready-to-eat (MREs) procured by the Defense Logistics Agency do not contain any perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e35527f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s329/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e355280-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s329/b/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Perfluoroalkyl substance</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>perfluoroalkyl substance</term>” means a man-made chemical of which all of the carbon atoms are fully fluorinated carbon atoms.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e355281-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s329/b/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Polyfluoroalkyl substance</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>polyfluoroalkyl substance</term>” means a man-made chemical containing a mix of fully fluorinated carbon atoms, partially fluorinated carbon atoms, and nonfluorinated carbon atoms.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e19149" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s330" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="330">SEC. 330. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e357992-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2701">10 USC 2701 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>DISPOSAL OF MATERIALS CONTAINING PER- AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES OR AQUEOUS FILM-FORMING FOAM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e35c7b3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s330/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that when materials containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (referred to in this section as “PFAS”) or aqueous film forming foam (referred to in this section as “AFFF”) are disposed—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e35c7b4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s330/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>all incineration is conducted at a temperature range adequate to break down PFAS chemicals while also ensuring the maximum degree of reduction in emission of PFAS, including elimination of such emissions where achievable;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e35c7b5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s330/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>all incineration is conducted in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Air Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s7401/etseq">42 USC 7401 et seq.</ref>), including controlling hydrogen fluoride;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e35c7b6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s330/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>any materials containing PFAS that are designated for disposal are stored in accordance with the requirement under <ref href="/us/cfr/t40/pt264">part 264 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations</ref>; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e35c7b7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s330/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>all incineration is conducted at a facility that has been permitted to receive waste regulated under subtitle C of the Solid Waste Disposal Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s6921/etseq">42 USC 6921 et seq.</ref>).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e35c7b8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s330/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Scope of Application</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The requirements in subsection (a) only apply to all legacy AFFF formulations containing PFAS, <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1313">133 STAT. 1313</page> materials contaminated by AFFF release, and spent filters or other PFAS contaminated materials resulting from site remediation or water filtration that—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e35c7b9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s330/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>have been used by the Department of Defense or a military department; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e35c7ba-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s330/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>are being discarded for disposal by means of incineration by the Department of Defense or a military department; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e35c7bb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s330/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>are being removed from sites or facilities owned or operated by the Department of Defense.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e19228" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s331" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="331">SEC. 331. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e35c7bc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2701">10 USC 2701 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>AGREEMENTS TO SHARE MONITORING DATA RELATING TO PERFLUOROALKYL AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES AND OTHER CONTAMINANTS OF CONCERN.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e35eecd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s331/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall seek to enter into agreements with municipalities or municipal drinking water utilities located adjacent to military installations under which both the Secretary and the municipalities and utilities would share monitoring data relating to perfluoroalkyl substances, polyfluoroalkyl substances, and other emerging contaminants of concern collected at the military installation.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e35eece-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s331/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Publicly Available Website</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall maintain a publicly available website that provides a clearinghouse for information about the exposure of members of the Armed Forces, their families, and their communities to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances. The information provided on the website shall include information on testing, clean-up, and recommended available treatment methodologies.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e35eecf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s331/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Public Communication</inline>.—</heading><content>An agreement under subsection (a) does not negate the responsibility of the Secretary to communicate with the public about drinking water contamination from perfluoroalkyl substances, polyfluoroalkyl substances, and other contaminants.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e35eed0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s331/d" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Military Installation Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “<term>military installation</term>” has the meaning given that term in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2801/c">section 2801(c) of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e19278" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s332" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="332">SEC. 332. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e35eed1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2701">10 USC 2701 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS WITH STATES TO ADDRESS CONTAMINATION BY PERFLUOROALKYL AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e36b222-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s332/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Cooperative Agreements</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e36b223-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s332/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Upon request from the Governor or chief executive of a State, the Secretary of Defense shall work expeditiously, pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2701/d">section 2701(d) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, to finalize a cooperative agreement, or amend an existing cooperative agreement to address testing, monitoring, removal, and remedial actions relating to the contamination or suspected contamination of drinking, surface, or ground water from PFAS originating from activities of the Department of Defense by providing the mechanism and funding for the expedited review and approval of documents of the Department related to PFAS investigations and remedial actions from an active or decommissioned military installation, including a facility of the National Guard.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e36b224-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s332/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Minimum standards</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A cooperative agreement finalized or amended under paragraph (1) shall meet or exceed the most stringent of the following standards for PFAS in any environmental media:<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1314">133 STAT. 1314</page></chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e36b225-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s332/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>An enforceable State standard, in effect in that State, for drinking, surface, or ground water, as described in section 121(d)(2)(A)(ii) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s9621/d/2/A/ii">42 U.S.C. 9621(d)(2)(A)(ii)</ref>).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e36b226-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s332/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>An enforceable Federal standard for drinking, surface, or ground water, as described in section 121(d)(2)(A)(i) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s9621/d/2/A/i">42 U.S.C. 9621(d)(2)(A)(i)</ref>).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e36b227-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s332/a/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>A health advisory under section 1412(b)(1)(F) of the Safe Drinking Water Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s300g–1/b/1/F">42 U.S.C. 300g–1(b)(1)(F)</ref>).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e36b228-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s332/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Other authority</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In addition to the requirements for a cooperative agreement under paragraph (1), when otherwise authorized to expend funds for the purpose of addressing ground or surface water contaminated by a perfluorinated compound, the Secretary of Defense may, to expend those funds, enter into a grant agreement, cooperative agreement, or contract with—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e36b229-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s332/a/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>the local water authority with jurisdiction over the contamination site, including—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e36b22a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s332/a/3/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>a public water system (as defined in section 1401 of the Safe Drinking Water Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s300f">42 U.S.C. 300f</ref>)); and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e36b22b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s332/a/3/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>a publicly owned treatment works (as defined in section 212 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t33/s1292">33 U.S.C. 1292</ref>)); or</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e36b22c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s332/a/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>a State, local, or Tribal government.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e36b22d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s332/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e36b22e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective date.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e36b22f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Beginning on February 1, 2020, if a cooperative agreement is not finalized or amended under subsection (a) within one year after the request from the Governor or chief executive under that subsection, and annually thereafter, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the appropriate committees and Members of Congress a report—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e36b230-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s332/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>explaining why the agreement has not been finalized or amended, as the case may be; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e36b231-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s332/b/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e36b232-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Timeline.</p></sidenote><content>setting forth a projected timeline for finalizing or <amendingAction type="amend">amending</amendingAction> the agreement.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e36b233-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s332/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e36b234-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s332/c/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Appropriate committees and members of congress</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term “<term>appropriate committees and Members of Congress</term>” means—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e36b235-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s332/c/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the congressional defense committees;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e36b236-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s332/c/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the Senators who represent a State impacted by PFAS contamination described in subsection (a)(1); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e36b237-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s332/c/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>the Members of the House of Representatives who represent a district impacted by such contamination.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e36b238-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s332/c/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Fully fluorinated carbon atom</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>fully fluorinated carbon atom</term>” means a carbon atom on which all the hydrogen substituents have been replaced by fluorine.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e36b239-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s332/c/3" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">PFAS</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>PFAS</term>” means perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances that are man-made chemicals with at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e36b23a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s332/c/4" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">State</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>State</term>” has the meaning given the term in section 101 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s9601">42 U.S.C. 9601</ref>).<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1315">133 STAT. 1315</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e19483" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s333" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="333">SEC. 333. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e36d94b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading>PLAN TO PHASE OUT USE OF BURN PITS.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a plan to phase out the use of the burn pits identified in the Department of Defense Open Burn Pit Report to Congress dated April 2019.</content></section> <section id="d159904e19493" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s334" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="334">SEC. 334. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e36d94c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">List.</p></sidenote><heading>INFORMATION RELATING TO LOCATIONS OF BURN PIT USE.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  The Secretary of Defense shall provide to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and to Congress a list of all locations where open-air burn pits have been used by the Secretary of Defense, for the purposes of augmenting the research, healthcare delivery, disability compensation, and other activities of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.</content></section> <section id="d159904e19503" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s335" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="335">SEC. 335. </num><heading>DATA QUALITY REVIEW OF RADIUM TESTING CONDUCTED AT CERTAIN LOCATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e37276d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s335/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Review of Radium Testing</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in subsection (b), the Secretary of the Navy shall provide for an independent third-party data quality review of all radium testing completed by contractors of the Department of the Navy at a covered location.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e37276e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s335/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e37276f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reports.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exception</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In the case of a covered location for which an independent third-party data quality review of all radium testing completed by contractors of the Department has been conducted prior to the date of the enactment of this Act, the requirement under subsection (a) shall not apply if the Secretary of the Navy submits to the congressional defense committees a report containing—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e372770-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s335/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e372771-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Certification.</p></sidenote><content>a certification that such review has been conducted for such covered location; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e372772-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s335/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>a description of the results of such review.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e372773-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s335/c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Covered Location Defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “<term>covered location</term>” means any of the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e372774-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s335/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Naval Weapons Industrial Reserve Plant, Bethpage, New York.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e372775-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s335/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Hunter’s Point Naval Shipyard, San Francisco, California.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e19561" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s336" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="336">SEC. 336. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e372776-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time periods.</p></sidenote><heading>REIMBURSEMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY FOR CERTAIN COSTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE TWIN CITIES ARMY AMMUNITION PLANT, MINNESOTA.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e374d87-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s336/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer Amount</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Notwithstanding <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2215">section 2215 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, the Secretary of Defense may transfer to the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e374d88-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s336/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in fiscal year 2020, not more than $890,790; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e374d89-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s336/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in each of fiscal years 2021 through 2026, not more than $150,000.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e374d8a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s336/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Purpose of Reimbursement</inline>.—</heading><content>The amount authorized to be transferred under subsection (a) is to reimburse the Environmental Protection Agency for costs the Agency has incurred and will incur relating to the response actions performed at the Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant, Minnesota, through September 30, 2025.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e374d8b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s336/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Interagency Agreement</inline>.—</heading><content>The reimbursement described in subsection (b) is intended to satisfy certain terms of the interagency agreement entered into by the Department of the Army <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1316">133 STAT. 1316</page> and the Environmental Protection Agency for the Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant that took effect in December 1987 and that provided for the recovery of expenses by the Agency from the Department of the Army.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e19614" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s337" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="337">SEC. 337. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e374d8c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2911">10 USC 2911 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>PILOT PROGRAM FOR AVAILABILITY OF WORKING-CAPITAL FUNDS FOR INCREASED COMBAT CAPABILITY THROUGH ENERGY OPTIMIZATION.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e37c2bd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s337/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2208">section 2208 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, the Secretary of Defense and the military departments may use a working capital fund established pursuant to that section for expenses directly related to conducting a pilot program for energy optimization initiatives described in subsection (b).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e37c2be-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s337/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Energy Optimization Initiatives</inline>.—</heading><content>Energy optimization initiatives covered by the pilot program include the research, development, procurement, installation, and sustainment of technologies or weapons system platforms, and the manpower required to do so, that would improve the efficiency and maintainability, extend the useful life, lower maintenance costs, or provide performance enhancement of the weapon system platform or major end item.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e37c2bf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s337/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on Certain Projects</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Funds may not be used pursuant to subsection (a) for—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e37c2c0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s337/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>any product improvement that significantly changes the performance envelope of an end item; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e37c2c1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s337/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>any single component with an estimated total cost in excess of $10,000,000.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e37c2c2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s337/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation in Fiscal Year Pending Timely Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>If during any fiscal year the report required by paragraph (1) of subsection (e) is not submitted by the date specified in paragraph (2) of that subsection, funds may not be used pursuant to subsection (a) during the period—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e37c2c3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s337/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>beginning on the date specified in such paragraph (2); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e37c2c4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s337/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>ending on the date of the submittal of the report.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e37c2c5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s337/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Report</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e37c2c6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s337/e/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall submit an annual report to the congressional defense committees on the use of the authority under subsection (a) during the preceding fiscal year.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e37c2c7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s337/e/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Deadline for submittal</inline>.—</heading><content>The report required by paragraph (1) in a fiscal year shall be submitted not later than 60 days after the date of the submittal to Congress of the budget of the President for the succeeding fiscal year pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t31/s1105">section 1105 of title 31, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e37c2c8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s337/e/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Recommendation</inline>.—</heading><content>In the case of the report required to be submitted under paragraph (1) during fiscal year 2020, the report shall include the recommendation of the Secretary of Defense and the military departments regarding whether the authority under subsection (a) should be made permanent.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e37c2c9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s337/f" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Sunset</inline>.—</heading><content>The authority under subsection (a) shall expire on October 1, 2024.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e19733" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s338" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="338">SEC. 338. </num><heading>REPORT ON EFFORTS TO REDUCE HIGH ENERGY INTENSITY AT MILITARY INSTALLATIONS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e3837fa-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s338/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><page identifier="/us/stat/133/1317">133 STAT. 1317</page> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3837fb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s338/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than September 1, 2020, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, in conjunction with the assistant secretaries responsible for installations and environment for the military departments and the Defense Logistics Agency, shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report detailing the efforts to achieve cost savings at military installations with high energy intensity.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3837fc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s338/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e3837fd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report required under paragraph (1) shall include the following elements:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3837fe-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s338/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>A comprehensive, installation-specific assessment of feasible and mission-appropriate energy initiatives supporting energy production and consumption at military installations with high energy intensity.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3837ff-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s338/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>An assessment of current sources of energy in areas with high energy intensity and potential future sources that are technologically feasible, cost-effective, and mission-appropriate for military installations.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e383800-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s338/a/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e383801-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Strategy.</p></sidenote><content>A comprehensive implementation strategy to include required investment for feasible energy efficiency options determined to be the most beneficial and cost-effective, where appropriate, and consistent with priorities of the Department of Defense.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e383802-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s338/a/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>An explanation on how the military departments are working collaboratively in order to leverage lessons learned on potential energy efficiency solutions.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e383803-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s338/a/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>An assessment of the extent to which activities administered under the Federal Energy Management Program of the Department of Energy could be used to assist with the implementation strategy under subparagraph (C).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e383804-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s338/a/2/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>An assessment of State and local partnership opportunities that could achieve efficiency and cost savings, and any legislative authorities required to carry out such partnerships or agreements.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e383805-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s338/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Coordination with state, local, and other entities</inline>.—</heading><content>In preparing the report required under paragraph (1), the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment may work in conjunction and coordinate with the States containing areas of high energy intensity, local communities, and other Federal agencies.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e383806-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stB/s338/b" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definition</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “<term>high energy intensity</term>” means costs for the provision of energy by kilowatt of electricity or British Thermal Unit of heat or steam for a military installation in the United States that is in the highest 20 percent of all military installations for a military department.</content></subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d159904e19823" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stC" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="C">Subtitle C—</num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e383807-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Prompt and Fast Action to Stop Damages Act</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e383808-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">of 2019.</p></sidenote><heading>Treatment of Contaminated Water Near Military Installations</heading> <section id="d159904e19833" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stC/s341" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="341">SEC. 341. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e385f19-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2701">10 USC 2701 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>SHORT TITLE.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  This subtitle may be cited as the “<shortTitle role="subtitle">Prompt and Fast Action to Stop Damages Act of 2019</shortTitle>”.</content></section> <section id="d159904e19848" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stC/s342" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="342">SEC. 342. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e385f1a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2701">10 USC 2701 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>DEFINITIONS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3e385f1b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  In this subtitle:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e385f1c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stC/s342/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">PFOA</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>PFOA</term>” means perfluorooctanoic acid.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1318">133 STAT. 1318</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e385f1d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stC/s342/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">PFOS</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>PFOS</term>” means perfluorooctane sulfonate.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d159904e19881" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stC/s343" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="343">SEC. 343. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e385f1e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2701">10 USC 2701 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>PROVISION OF WATER UNCONTAMINATED WITH PERFLUOROOCTANOIC ACID (PFOA) AND PERFLUOROOCTANE SULFONATE (PFOS) FOR AGRICULTURAL PURPOSES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e38d44f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stC/s343/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authority</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e38d450-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stC/s343/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Using amounts authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available for operation and maintenance for the military department concerned, or for operation and maintenance Defense-wide in the case of the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary concerned may provide water sources uncontaminated with perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, including PFOA and PFOS, or treatment of contaminated waters, for agricultural purposes used to produce products destined for human consumption in an area in which a water source has been determined pursuant to paragraph (2) to be contaminated with such compounds by reason of activities on a military installation under the jurisdiction of the Secretary concerned.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e38d451-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stC/s343/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Applicable standard</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of paragraph (1), an area is determined to be contaminated with PFOA or PFOS if—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e38d452-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stC/s343/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the level of contamination is above the Lifetime Health Advisory for contamination with such compounds issued by the Environmental Protection Agency and printed in the Federal Register on May 25, 2016; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e38d453-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stC/s343/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>on or after the date the Food and Drug Administration sets a standard for PFOA and PFOS in raw agricultural commodities and milk, the level of contamination is above such standard.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e38d454-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stC/s343/b" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Secretary Concerned Defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “<term>Secretary concerned</term>” means the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e38d455-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stC/s343/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The Secretary of the Army, with respect to the Army.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e38d456-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stC/s343/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The Secretary of the Navy, with respect to the Navy, the Marine Corps, and the Coast Guard (when it is operating as a service in the Navy).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e38d457-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stC/s343/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The Secretary of the Air Force, with respect to the Air Force.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e38d458-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stC/s343/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>The Secretary of Defense, with respect to the Defense Agencies.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e19956" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stC/s344" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="344">SEC. 344. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e38d459-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2701">10 USC 2701 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY BY AIR FORCE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e39227a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stC/s344/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authority</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e39227b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stC/s344/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of the Air Force may acquire one or more parcels of real property within the vicinity of an Air Force base that has shown signs of contamination from PFOA and PFOS due to activities on the base and which would extend the contiguous geographic footprint of the base and increase the force protection standoff near critical infrastructure and runways.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e39227c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stC/s344/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Improvements and personal property</inline>.—</heading><content>The authority under paragraph (1) to acquire real property described in that paragraph shall include the authority to purchase improvements and personal property located on that real property.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1319">133 STAT. 1319</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e39227d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stC/s344/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Relocation expenses</inline>.—</heading><content>The authority under paragraph (1) to acquire real property described in that paragraph shall include the authority to provide Federal financial assistance for moving costs, relocation benefits, and other expenses incurred in accordance with the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s4601/etseq">42 U.S.C. 4601 et seq.</ref>).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e39227e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stC/s344/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Environmental Activities</inline>.—</heading><content>The Air Force shall conduct such activities at a parcel or parcels of real property acquired under subsection (a) as are necessary to remediate contamination from PFOA and PFOS related to activities at the Air Force base.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e39227f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stC/s344/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Funding</inline>.—</heading><content>Funds for the land acquisitions authorized under subsection (a) shall be derived from amounts authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2020 for military construction or the unobligated balances of appropriations for military construction that are enacted after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e392280-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stC/s344/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Rule of Construction</inline>.—</heading><content>The authority under this section constitutes authority to carry out land acquisitions for purposes of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2802">section 2802 of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e20040" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stC/s345" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="345">SEC. 345. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e392281-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2701">10 USC 2701 note</ref>.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e392282-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading>REMEDIATION PLAN.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e394993-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stC/s345/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to Congress a remediation plan for cleanup of all water at or adjacent to a military installation that is contaminated with PFOA or PFOS.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e394994-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stC/s345/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Study</inline>.—</heading><content>In preparing the remediation plan under subsection (a), the Secretary shall conduct a study on the contamination of water at military installations with PFOA or PFOS.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e394995-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stC/s345/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Budget Amount</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall ensure that each budget of the President submitted to Congress under <ref href="/us/usc/t31/s1105/a">section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code</ref>, requests funding in amounts necessary to address remediation efforts under the remediation plan submitted under subsection (a).</content></subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d159904e20085" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stD" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="D">Subtitle D—</num><heading>Logistics and Sustainment</heading> <section id="d159904e20090" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stD/s351" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="351">SEC. 351. </num><heading>MATERIEL READINESS METRICS AND OBJECTIVES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e39bec6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stD/s351/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Report on Major Weapons Systems Sustainment</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e39bec7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stD/s351/a/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch2">Chapter 2 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after section 117 the following new section:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y3e39e5d8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658163"><num class="fontsize12" value="118">“§ 118.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e39e5d9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s118">10 USC 118</ref>.</p></sidenote> Annual report on major weapons systems sustainment</heading><chapeau class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3e39e5da-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  “Not later than five days after the date on which the Secretary of Defense submits to Congress the materials in support of the budget of the President for a fiscal year, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees an annual report on major weapons systems sustainment for the period covered by the future years defense program specified by section 221 of this title.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e39e5db-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p></sidenote> Such report shall include—</chapeau><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3e39e5dc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>an assessment of the materiel availability, materiel reliability, and mean down time metrics for each major weapons system;<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1320">133 STAT. 1320</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3e39e5dd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>a detailed explanation of any factors that could preclude the Department of Defense or any of the military departments from meeting applicable readiness goals or objectives; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3e39e5de-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>an assessment of the validity and effectiveness of the definitions used to determine defense readiness, including the terms ‘major weapons system’, ‘covered asset’, ‘total and required inventory’, ‘materiel and operational availability’, ‘materiel and operational capability’, ‘materiel and operational reliability’.”</content></paragraph> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e39e5df-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stD/s351/a/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e39e5e0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s111">10 USC 111</ref> prec.<?GPOvSpace 04?></p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after the item relating to section 117 the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“118. </designator> <label>Annual report on major weapons systems sustainment.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e39e5e1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stD/s351/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Assessment of Materiel Readiness and Weapons System Sustainment</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e39e5e2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stD/s351/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e39e5e3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Assessment required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than March 1, 2020, the Secretary of Defense shall complete a comprehensive assessment of the materiel readiness and weapons systems sustainment of the Department of Defense across the Department organic industrial base and industry partners.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e39e5e4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stD/s351/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Contents</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The assessment required by paragraph (1) shall include—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e39e5e5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stD/s351/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>an assessment of the overall readiness strategy of the Department of Defense and the capability of such strategy to measure, track, and assess the readiness of major weapons systems;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e39e5e6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stD/s351/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>an assessment of the use of objectives and metrics;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e39e5e7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stD/s351/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>a description of applicable reporting requirements; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e39e5e8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stD/s351/b/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>applicable definitions and common usage of relevant terms, including the terms “major weapons system”, “covered asset”, “total and required inventory”, “materiel and operational availability”, “materiel and operational capability”, “materiel and operational reliability”, and “maintenance costs”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e39e5e9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stD/s351/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Submission to congress</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary shall provide to the congressional defense committees—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e39e5ea-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stD/s351/b/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e39e5eb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Briefing.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e39e5ec-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><content>a briefing on the assessment required by paragraph (1) by not later than March 1, 2020; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e39e5ed-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stD/s351/b/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e39e5ee-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reports.</p></sidenote><content>a final report on such assessment by not later than April 1, 2020.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e20268" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stD/s352" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="352">SEC. 352. </num><heading>CLARIFICATION OF AUTHORITY REGARDING USE OF WORKING-CAPITAL FUNDS FOR UNSPECIFIED MINOR MILITARY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS RELATED TO REVITALIZATION AND RECAPITALIZATION OF DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL BASE FACILITIES.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3e3a340f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2208/u">Section 2208(u) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3a3410-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stD/s352/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>carry out</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>fund</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3a3411-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stD/s352/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (2)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3a3412-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stD/s352/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Section 2805</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(A) Except as provided in subparagraph (B), section 2805</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3a3413-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stD/s352/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>carried out with</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>funded using</quotedText>”; and<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1321">133 STAT. 1321</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3a3414-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stD/s352/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subparagraph:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentDown2 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e3a3415-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e3a3416-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Applicability.</p></sidenote><content>For purposes of applying subparagraph (A), the dollar limitation specified in subsection (a)(2) of section 2805 of this title, subject to adjustment as provided in subsection (f) of such section, shall apply rather than the dollar limitation specified in subsection (c) of such section.”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3a3417-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stD/s352/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>in paragraph (4), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>carry out</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>fund</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d159904e20355" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stD/s353" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="353">SEC. 353. </num><heading>MODIFICATION TO LIMITATION ON LENGTH OF OVERSEAS FORWARD DEPLOYMENT OF NAVAL VESSELS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3e3a5b28-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 323 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/232">Public Law 115–232</ref>)<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e3a5b29-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s8690">10 USC 8690 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3a5b2a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stD/s353/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsection (c) as subsection (d); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3a5b2b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stD/s353/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after subsection (b) the following new subsection (c):<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e3a5b2c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Extension of Limitation on Length of Overseas Forward Deployment for U.S.S. Shiloh (CG–</inline>67<inline class="smallCaps">)</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e3a5b2d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote>Notwithstanding subsection (b), the Secretary of the Navy shall ensure that the U.S.S. Shiloh (CG–67) is assigned a homeport in the United States by not later than September 30, 2023.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d159904e20410" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stD/s354" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="354">SEC. 354. </num><heading>EXTENSION OF TEMPORARY INSTALLATION REUTILIZATION AUTHORITY FOR ARSENALS, DEPOTS, AND PLANTS.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 345(d) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/91">Public Law 115–91</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2667">10 U.S.C. 2667 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>September 30, 2020</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>September 30, 2025</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d159904e20433" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stD/s355" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="355">SEC. 355. </num><heading>F–35 JOINT STRIKE FIGHTER SUSTAINMENT.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e3aa94e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stD/s355/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on Use of Funds</inline>.—</heading><content>Of the amounts authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available in this Act for the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment for fiscal year 2020, not more than 75 percent may be obligated or expended until the date on which the Under Secretary submits the report required by subsection (b).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e3aa94f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stD/s355/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report Required</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a report on steps being taken to improve the availability and accountability of F–35 parts within the supply chain.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e3aa950-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plan.</p></sidenote> At a minimum, the report shall include a detailed plan for each of the following elements:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3aa951-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stD/s355/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>How the accountable property system of record will be updated with information from the prime contractors supplying such parts on required cost and related data with respect to the parts and how the F–35 Program Office will ensure such contractors are adhering to contractual requirements for the management, reporting, visibility, and accountability of all such parts supplied by the prime contractors.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3aa952-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stD/s355/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>How the accountability property system of record will have interfaces that allow the F–35 Program Office and other authorized entities to have proper accountability of assets in accordance with applicable Department of Defense Instructions, Department of Defense Manuals, and other applicable regulations.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1322">133 STAT. 1322</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3aa953-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stD/s355/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>How the F–35 Program Office, in coordination with the military departments, will ensure business rules for the prioritization of F–35 parts across all program participants are sufficient, effective, and responsive.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3aa954-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stD/s355/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>Steps being taken to ensure parts within the base, afloat, and deployment spares packages are compatible for deploying F–35 aircraft and account for updated parts demand.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e20484" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stD/s356" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="356">SEC. 356. </num><heading>REPORT ON STRATEGIC POLICY FOR PREPOSITIONED MATERIEL AND EQUIPMENT.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3e3af775-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Not later<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e3af776-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p></sidenote> than March 1, 2020, the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Sustainment, in coordination with the Joint Staff, shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a report on the implementation plan for prepositioned materiel and equipment required by section 321(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 (<ref href="/us/pl/113/66">Public Law 113–66</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/127/730">127 Stat. 730</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2229">10 U.S.C. 2229 note</ref>). Such report shall include each of the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3af777-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stD/s356/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e3af778-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">List.</p></sidenote><content>A comprehensive list of the prepositioned materiel and equipment programs of the Department of Defense.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3af779-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stD/s356/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>A detailed description of how the plan will be implemented.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3af77a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stD/s356/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>A description of the resources required to implement the plan, including the amount of funds and personnel.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3af77b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stD/s356/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>A description of how the plan will be reviewed and assessed to monitor progress.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3af77c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stD/s356/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e3af77d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Guidance.</p></sidenote><content>Guidance on applying a consistent definition of prepositioning across the Department, including the military departments, the combatant commands, and the Defense Agencies.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3af77e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stD/s356/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>A detailed description of how the Secretary will implement a joint oversight approach of the prepositioning programs of the military departments.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d159904e20541" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stD/s357" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="357">SEC. 357. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e3af77f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s8685">10 USC 8685 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>PILOT PROGRAM TO TRAIN SKILLED TECHNICIANS IN CRITICAL SHIPBUILDING SKILLS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e3b1e90-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stD/s357/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of the Navy may carry out a pilot program to train individuals to become skilled technicians in critical shipbuilding skills such as welding, metrology, quality assurance, machining, and additive manufacturing.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e3b1e91-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stD/s357/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Partnerships</inline>.—</heading><content>In carrying out the pilot program under this section, the Secretary may partner with existing Federal or State projects relating to investment and infrastructure in training and education or workforce development, such as the National Network for Manufacturing Innovation, the Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment program of the Department of Defense, and the National Maritime Educational Council.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e3b1e92-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stD/s357/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Termination</inline>.—</heading><content>The authority to carry out a pilot program under this section shall terminate on September 30, 2025.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e3b45a3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stD/s357/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e3b45a4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time periods.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefings</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>If the Secretary carries out a pilot program under this section, the Secretary shall provide briefings to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives as follows:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3b45a5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stD/s357/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Not later than 30 days before beginning to implement the pilot program, the Secretary shall provide a briefing on the plan, cost estimate, and schedule for the pilot program.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3b45a6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stD/s357/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Not less frequently than annually during the period when the pilot program is carried out, the Secretary shall <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1323">133 STAT. 1323</page> provide briefings on the progress of the Secretary in carrying out the pilot program.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e20604" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stD/s358" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="358">SEC. 358. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e3b45a7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2460">10 USC 2460 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>REQUIREMENT FOR MILITARY DEPARTMENT INTER-SERVICE DEPOT MAINTENANCE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e3b93c8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stD/s358/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Joint Process for Technical Compliance and Quality Control</inline>.—</heading><content>If the Secretary of a military department transfers any maintenance action on a platform to a depot under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of another military department, the two Secretaries shall develop and implement a process to ensure the technical compliance and quality control for the work performed.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e3b93c9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stD/s358/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Requirements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A process developed under subsection (a) shall include the following requirements—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3b93ca-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stD/s358/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>The Secretary of the military department with jurisdiction over the depot to which the maintenance action is transferred shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3b93cb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stD/s358/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>ensure that the technical specifications, requirements, and standards for work to be performed are provided to such action or depot; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3b93cc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stD/s358/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e3b93cd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Procedures.</p></sidenote><content>implement procedures to ensure that completed work complies with such specifications, requirements and standards.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3b93ce-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stD/s358/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>The Secretary who transfers the maintenance activity or depot shall ensure that—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3b93cf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stD/s358/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the technical specifications and requirements are clearly understood; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3b93d0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stD/s358/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the work performed is completed to the technical specifications, requirements, and standards prescribed under paragraph (1), and that the Secretary of the military department with jurisdiction over the depot is informed of any shortcoming or discrepancy.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e3b93d1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stD/s358/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e3b93d2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Certification.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reports</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing a certification that sufficient policy and procedures are in place to ensure quality control when the depot or maintenance activities of one military department support another. The report shall include a description of known shortfalls in existing policies and procedures and actions the Department of Defense is taking to address such shortfalls.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e20677" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stD/s359" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="359">SEC. 359. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e3b93d3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2476">10 USC 2476 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>STRATEGY TO IMPROVE INFRASTRUCTURE OF CERTAIN DEPOTS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e3ca544-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stD/s359/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e3ca545-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Strategy Required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than October 1, 2020, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a comprehensive strategy for improving the depot infrastructure of the military departments with the objective of ensuring that all covered depots have the capacity and capability to support the readiness and material availability goals of current and future weapon systems of the Department of Defense.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e3ca546-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stD/s359/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The strategy under subsection (a) shall include the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3ca547-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stD/s359/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e3ca548-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reviews.</p></sidenote><chapeau>A comprehensive review of the conditions and performance at each covered depot, including the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3ca549-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stD/s359/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e3ca54a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><chapeau>An assessment of the current status of the following elements:</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e3ca54b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stD/s359/b/1/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>Cost and schedule performance of the depot.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1324">133 STAT. 1324</page></content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e3ca54c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stD/s359/b/1/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>Material availability of weapon systems supported at the depot and the impact of the performance of the depot on that availability.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e3ca54d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stD/s359/b/1/A/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>Work in progress and non-operational items awaiting depot maintenance.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e3ca54e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stD/s359/b/1/A/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>The condition of the depot.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e3ca54f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stD/s359/b/1/A/v" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">(v) </num><content>The backlog of restoration and modernization projects at the depot.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e3ca550-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stD/s359/b/1/A/vi" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="vi">(vi) </num><content>The condition of equipment at the depot.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e3ca551-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stD/s359/b/1/A/vii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="vii">(vii) </num><content>the vulnerability of the depot to adverse environmental conditions and, if necessary, the investment required to withstand those conditions.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3ca552-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stD/s359/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>An identification of analytically based goals relating to the elements identified in subparagraph (A).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3ca553-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stD/s359/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e3ca554-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analysis.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e3ca555-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p></sidenote><chapeau>A business-case analysis that assesses investment alternatives comparing cost, performance, risk, and readiness outcomes and recommends an optimal investment approach across the Department of Defense to ensure covered depots efficiently and effectively meet the readiness goals of the Department, including an assessment of the following alternatives:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3ca556-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stD/s359/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>The minimum investment necessary to meet investment requirements under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2476">section 2476 of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3ccc67-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stD/s359/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>The investment necessary to ensure the current inventory of facilities at covered depots can meet the mission-capable, readiness, and contingency goals of the Secretary of Defense.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3ccc68-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stD/s359/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>The investment necessary to execute the depot infrastructure optimization plans of each military department.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3ccc69-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stD/s359/b/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>Any other strategies for investment in covered depots, as identified by the Secretary.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3ccc6a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stD/s359/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e3ccc6b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plan.</p></sidenote><chapeau>A plan to improve conditions and performance of covered depots that identifies the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3ccc6c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stD/s359/b/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>The approach of the Secretary of Defense for achieving the goals outlined in paragraph (1)(B).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3ccc6d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stD/s359/b/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>The resources and investments required to implement the plan.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3ccc6e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stD/s359/b/3/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>The activities and milestones required to implement the plan.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3ccc6f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stD/s359/b/3/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e3ccc70-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p></sidenote><chapeau>A results-oriented approach to assess—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e3ccc71-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stD/s359/b/3/D/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>the progress of each military department in achieving such goals; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e3ccc72-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stD/s359/b/3/D/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>the progress of the Department in implementing the plan.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3ccc73-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stD/s359/b/3/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>Organizational roles and responsibilities for implementing the plan.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3ccc74-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stD/s359/b/3/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e3ccc75-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Review.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e3ccc76-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p></sidenote><content>A process for conducting regular management review and coordination of the progress of each military department in implementing the plan and achieving such goals.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3ccc77-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stD/s359/b/3/G" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">(G) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e3ccc78-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><content>The extent to which the Secretary has addressed recommendations made by the Comptroller General of the United States relating to depot operations during the five-year period preceding the date of submittal of the strategy under this section.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1325">133 STAT. 1325</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3ccc79-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stD/s359/b/3/H" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="H">(H) </num><content>Risks to implementing the plan and mitigation strategies to address those risks.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e3ccc7a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stD/s359/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Report on Progress</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>As part of the annual budget submission of the President under <ref href="/us/usc/t31/s1105/a">section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code</ref>, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report describing the progress made in—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3ccc7b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stD/s359/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>implementing the strategy under subsection (a); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3ccc7c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stD/s359/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>achieving the goals outlined in subsection (b)(1)(B).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e3ccc7d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stD/s359/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Comptroller General Reports</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3ccc7e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stD/s359/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Assessment of strategy</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than January 1, 2021, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report assessing the extent to which the strategy under subsection (a) meets the requirements of this section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3ccc7f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stD/s359/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Assessment of implementation</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than April 1, 2022, the Comptroller General shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report setting forth an assessment of the extent to which the strategy under subsection (a) has been effectively implemented by each military department and the Secretary of Defense.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e3ccc80-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stD/s359/e" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Covered Depot Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “<term>covered depot</term>” has the meaning given that term in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2476/e">section 2476(e) of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d159904e20939" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stE" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="E">Subtitle E—</num><heading>Reports</heading> <section id="d159904e20944" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stE/s361" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="361">SEC. 361. </num><heading>READINESS REPORTING.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e3d8fd1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stE/s361/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Readiness Reporting System</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s117">Section 117 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3d8fd2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stE/s361/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> subsections (d) through (g); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3d8fd3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stE/s361/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsection (h) as subsection (d).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e3d8fd4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stE/s361/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Quarterly Reports</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s482">Section 482 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3d8fd5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stE/s361/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in the section heading, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText><b>Quarterly reports: personnel and unit readiness</b></quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText><b>Readiness reports</b></quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3d8fd6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stE/s361/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in subsection (a)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3d8fd7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stE/s361/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>In the subsection heading, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText><headingText class="smallCaps">Quarterly Reports Required</headingText></quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText><headingText class="smallCaps">Reports and Briefings</headingText></quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3d8fd8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stE/s361/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>In the first sentence—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e3d8fd9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stE/s361/b/2/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Not later</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(1) Not later</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e3d8fda-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stE/s361/b/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>each calendar-year quarter</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the second and fourth quarter of each calendar year</quotedText>”;</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3d8fdb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stE/s361/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e3d8fdc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Records.</p></sidenote><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the second and third sentences and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>The Secretary of Defense shall submit each such report in writing and shall also submit a copy of each such report to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3d8fdd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stE/s361/b/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraphs:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown2 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e3d8fde-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e3d8fdf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e3d8fe0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Briefing.</p></sidenote><content>Not later than 30 days after the end of the first and third quarter of each calendar year, the Secretary of Defense shall <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1326">133 STAT. 1326</page> provide to Congress a briefing regarding the military readiness of the active and reserve components.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentDown2 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e3d8fe1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>Each report under this subsection shall contain the elements required by subsection (b) for the quarter covered by the report, and each briefing shall address any changes to the elements described in subsection (b) since the submittal of the most recently submitted report.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3d8fe2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stE/s361/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> subsection (b) and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e3dde03-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Required Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The elements described in this subsection are each of the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3dde04-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>A description of each readiness problem or deficiency that affects the ground, sea, air, space, cyber, or special operations forces, and any other area determined appropriate by the Secretary of Defense.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3dde05-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>The key contributing factors, indicators, and other relevant information related to each identified problem or deficiency.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3dde06-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e3dde07-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Strategy.</p></sidenote><content>The short-term mitigation strategy the Department will employ to address each readiness problem or deficiency until a resolution is in place, as well as the timeline, cost, and any legislative remedies required to support the resolution.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3dde08-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e3dde09-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Summary.</p></sidenote><content>A summary of combat readiness ratings for the key force elements assessed, including specific information on personnel, supply, equipment, and training problems or deficiencies that affect the combat readiness ratings for each force element.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3dde0a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e3dde0b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Summary.</p></sidenote><content>A summary of each upgrade or downgrade of the combat readiness of a unit that was issued by the commander of the unit, together with the rationale of the commander for the issuance of such upgrade or downgrade.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3dde0c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">“(6) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e3dde0d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Summary.</p></sidenote><content>A summary of the readiness of supporting capabilities, including infrastructure, prepositioned equipment and supplies, and mobility assets, and other supporting logistics capabilities.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3dde0e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">“(7) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e3dde0f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Summary.</p></sidenote><content>A summary of the readiness of the combat support and related agencies, any readiness problem or deficiency affecting any mission essential tasks of any such agency, and actions recommended to address any such problem or deficiency.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3dde10-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">“(8) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e3dde11-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">List.</p></sidenote><content>A list of all Class A, Class B, and Class C mishaps that occurred in operations related to combat support and training events involving aviation, ground, or naval platforms, weapons, space, or Government vehicles, as defined by Department of Defense Instruction 6055.07, or a successor instruction.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3dde12-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">“(9) </num><content>Information on the extent to which units of the armed forces have removed serviceable parts, supplies, or equipment from one vehicle, vessel, or aircraft in order to render a different vehicle, vessel, or aircraft operational.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3dde13-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="10">“(10) </num><content>Such other information as determined necessary or appropriate by the Secretary of Defense.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3dde14-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stE/s361/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> subsections (d) through (h) and subsection (j);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3dde15-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stE/s361/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsection (i) as subsection (e); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3dde16-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stE/s361/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after subsection (c) the following new subsections (d):<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e3e0527-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Semi-Annual Joint Force Readiness Review</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="y3e3e0528-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Not later than 30 days after the last day of the first and third quarter of each calendar year, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff shall submit to Congress a written report on the capability of <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1327">133 STAT. 1327</page> the armed forces, the combat support and related agencies, operational contract support, and the geographic and functional combatant commands to execute their wartime missions based upon their posture and readiness as of the time the review is conducted.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e3e0529-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>The Chairman shall produce the report required under this subsection using information derived from the quarterly reports required by subsection (a).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e3e052a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e3e052b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>Each report required by this subsection shall include an assessment by each commander of a geographic or functional combatant command of the readiness of the command to conduct operations in a multidomain battle that integrates ground, sea, air, space, cyber, and special operations forces.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e3e052c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e3e052d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Records.</p></sidenote><content>The Chairman shall submit to the Secretary of Defense a copy of each report under this subsection.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e3e052e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stE/s361/c" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 23 of such title<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e3e052f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s480">10 USC 480</ref> prec.<?GPOvSpace 04?></p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the item relating to section 482 and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“482. </designator> <label>Readiness reports.”.</label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e21305" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stE/s362" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="362">SEC. 362. </num><heading>TECHNICAL CORRECTION TO DEADLINE FOR TRANSITION TO DEFENSE READINESS REPORTING SYSTEM STRATEGIC.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 358(c) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/232">Public Law 115–232</ref>)<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e3e0530-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s117">10 USC 117 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>October 1, 2019</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>October 1, 2020</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d159904e21330" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stE/s363" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="363">SEC. 363. </num><heading>REPORT ON NAVY SHIP DEPOT MAINTENANCE BUDGET.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e3e5351-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stE/s363/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than March 1 of each of 2020, 2021, and 2022, the Secretary of the Navy shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a report on the Operation and Maintenance, Ship Depot Maintenance budget sub-activity group.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e3e5352-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stE/s363/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report required under subsection (a) shall include each of the following elements:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3e5353-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stE/s363/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>A breakdown of funding, categorized by class of ship, requested for ship and submarine maintenance.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3e5354-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stE/s363/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>A description of how the requested funding, categorized by class of ship, compares to the identified ship maintenance requirement.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3e5355-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stE/s363/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The amount of funds appropriated for each class of ship for the preceding fiscal year.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3e5356-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stE/s363/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>The amount of funds obligated and expended for each class of ship for each of the three preceding fiscal years.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3e5357-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stE/s363/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>The cost, categorized by class of ship, of unplanned growth work for each of the three preceding fiscal years.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e21379" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stE/s364" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="364">SEC. 364. </num><heading>REPORT ON RUNIT DOME.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e3ea178-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stE/s364/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report Required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Energy shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a report on the status of the Runit Dome in the Marshal Islands.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e3ea179-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stE/s364/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e3ea17a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Matters for Inclusion</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report required by subsection (a) shall include each of the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3ea17b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stE/s364/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e3ea17c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plan.</p></sidenote><content>A detailed plan to repair the dome to ensure that it does not have any harmful effects to the local population, <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1328">133 STAT. 1328</page> environment, or wildlife, including the projected costs of implementing such plan.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3ea17d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stE/s364/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The effects on the environment that the dome has currently and is projected to have in 5 years, 10 years, and 20 years.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3ea17e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stE/s364/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>An assessment of the current condition of the outer constructs of the dome.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3ea17f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stE/s364/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>An assessment of the current and long-term safety to local humans posed by the site.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3ea180-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stE/s364/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>An assessment of how rising sea levels might affect the dome.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3ea181-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stE/s364/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e3ea182-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Summary.</p></sidenote><content>A summary of interactions between the Government of the United States and the government of the Marshall Islands about the dome.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e3ea183-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stE/s364/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e3ea184-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Public information.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Form of Report</inline>.—</heading><content>The report required by subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form and made publicly available.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e21459" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stE/s365" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="365">SEC. 365. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e3ea185-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s482">10 USC 482 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>PROHIBITION ON SUBJECTIVE UPGRADES BY COMMANDERS OF UNIT RATINGS IN MONTHLY READINESS REPORTING ON MILITARY UNITS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e3ec796-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stE/s365/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff shall modify Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Instruction (CJCSI) 3401.02B, on Force Readiness Reporting, to prohibit the commander of a military unit who is responsible for monthly reporting of the readiness of the unit under the instruction from making any upgrade of the overall rating of the unit (commonly referred to as the “C-rating”) for such reporting purposes based in whole or in part on subjective factors.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e3ec797-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stE/s365/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Waiver</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3ec798-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stE/s365/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The modification required by subsection (a) shall authorize an officer in a general or flag officer grade in the chain of command of a commander described in that subsection to waive the prohibition described in that subsection in connection with readiness reporting on the unit concerned if the officer considers the waiver appropriate in the circumstances.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3ec799-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stE/s365/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reporting on waivers</inline>.—</heading><content>Each report on personnel and unit readiness submitted to Congress for a calendar year quarter pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s482">section 482 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, shall include information on each waiver, if any, issued pursuant to paragraph (1) during such calendar year quarter.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e21508" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stE/s366" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="366">SEC. 366. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e3ec79a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s117">10 USC 117 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>REQUIREMENT TO INCLUDE FOREIGN LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY IN READINESS REPORTING SYSTEMS OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of each military department shall include in the Global Readiness and Force Management Enterprise, for the appropriate billets with relevant foreign language requirements, measures of foreign language proficiency as a mandatory element of unit readiness reporting, to include the Defense Readiness Reporting Systems-Strategic (DRRS-S) and all other subordinate systems that report readiness data.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1329">133 STAT. 1329</page></content></section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d159904e21523" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stF" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="F">Subtitle F—</num><heading>Other Matters</heading> <section id="d159904e21528" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stF/s371" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="371">SEC. 371. </num><heading>PREVENTION OF ENCROACHMENT ON MILITARY TRAINING ROUTES AND MILITARY OPERATIONS AREAS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3e3f63db-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s183a">Section 183a of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3f63dc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stF/s371/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in subsection (c)(6), in the second sentence—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3f63dd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stF/s371/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>radar or airport surveillance radar operated</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>radar, airport surveillance radar, or wide area surveillance over-the-horizon radar operated</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3f63de-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stF/s371/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Any setback for a project pursuant to the previous sentence shall not be more than what is determined to be necessary by a technical analysis conducted by the Lincoln Laboratory at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology or any successor entity.</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>mitigation options.</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3f63df-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stF/s371/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in subsection (d)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3f63e0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stF/s371/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in paragraph (2)(E), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>to a Deputy Secretary of Defense, an Under Secretary of Defense, or a Principal Deputy Under Secretary of Defense</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>to the Deputy Secretary of Defense, an Under Secretary of Defense, or a Deputy Under Secretary of Defense</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3f63e1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stF/s371/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> paragraph (3) as paragraph (4); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3f63e2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stF/s371/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after paragraph (2) the following new paragraph (3):<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown2 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e3f63e3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e3f63e4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e3f63e5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>The governor of a State may recommend to the Secretary of Defense additional geographical areas of concern within that State. Any such recommendation shall be submitted for notice and comment pursuant to paragraph (2)(C).”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3f63e6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stF/s371/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>in subsection (e)(3), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>an under secretary of defense, or a deputy under secretary of defense</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>an Under Secretary of Defense, or a Deputy Under Secretary of Defense</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3f8af7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stF/s371/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>in subsection (f), in the first sentence, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>from an applicant for a project filed with the Secretary of Transportation pursuant to section 44718 of title 49</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>from an entity requesting a review by the Clearinghouse under this section</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3f8af8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stF/s371/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><chapeau>in subsection (h)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3f8af9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stF/s371/5/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> paragraphs (3), (4), (5), (6), and (7) as paragraphs (4), (5), (6), (7), and (9), respectively;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3f8afa-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stF/s371/5/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after paragraph (2) the following new paragraph (3):<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y3e3f8afb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e3f8afc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Definition.</p></sidenote><content>The term ‘<term>governor</term>’, with respect to a State, means the chief executive officer of the State.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3f8afd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stF/s371/5/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>in paragraph (7), as redesignated by subparagraph (A), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>by the Federal Aviation Administration</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>by the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e3f8afe-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stF/s371/5/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after paragraph (7), as redesignated by subparagraph (A), the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y3e3f8aff-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">“(8) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e3f8b00-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Definition.</p></sidenote><content>The term ‘<term>State</term>’ means the several States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, the United States Virgin Islands, and American Samoa.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1330">133 STAT. 1330</page></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </section> <section id="d159904e21705" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stF/s372" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="372">SEC. 372. </num><heading>EXPANSION AND ENHANCEMENT OF AUTHORITIES ON TRANSFER AND ADOPTION OF MILITARY ANIMALS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e409c71-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stF/s372/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer and Adoption Generally</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2583">Section 2583 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e409c72-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stF/s372/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in subsection (a)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e409c73-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stF/s372/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in the subsection heading, by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText><headingText class="smallCaps">Transfer or</headingText></quotedText>” before “<quotedText><headingText class="smallCaps">Adoption</headingText></quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e409c74-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stF/s372/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>adoption</quotedText>” each place it appears and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>transfer or adoption</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e409c75-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stF/s372/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in subsection (b)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e409c76-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stF/s372/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in the subsection heading, by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText><headingText class="smallCaps">Transfer or</headingText></quotedText>” before “<quotedText><headingText class="smallCaps">Adoption</headingText></quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e409c77-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stF/s372/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in the first sentence, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>adoption</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>transfer or adoption</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e409c78-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stF/s372/a/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>in the second sentence, <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>adoptability</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>transferability or adoptability</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e409c79-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stF/s372/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>in subsection (c)(1)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e409c7a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stF/s372/a/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>in the matter preceding subparagraph (A)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e409c7b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stF/s372/a/3/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>transfer or</quotedText>” before “<quotedText>adoption</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e409c7c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stF/s372/a/3/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, by</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>recommended priority</quotedText>”;</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e409c7d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stF/s372/a/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in subparagraphs (A) and (B), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>adoption</quotedText>” before “<quotedText>by</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e409c7e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stF/s372/a/3/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>in subparagraph (B), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or organizations</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>persons</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e409c7f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stF/s372/a/3/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>in subparagraph (C), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>by</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>transfer to</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e409c80-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stF/s372/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><chapeau>in subsection (e)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e409c81-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stF/s372/a/4/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in the subsection heading, by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText><headingText class="smallCaps">or Adopted</headingText></quotedText>”after “<quotedText><headingText class="smallCaps">Transferred</headingText></quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e409c82-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stF/s372/a/4/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in paragraphs (1) and (2), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>transferred</quotedText>” each place it appears and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>transferred or adopted</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e409c83-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stF/s372/a/4/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>in paragraph (2), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>transfer</quotedText>” each place it appears and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>transfer or adoption</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e409c84-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stF/s372/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Veterinary Screening and Care for Military Working Dogs to Be Retired</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Such section is further amended—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e409c85-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stF/s372/b/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsections (f), (g), and (h) as subsections (g), (h), and (i), respectively; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e409c86-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stF/s372/b/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after subsection (e) the following new subsection (f):<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e40c397-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">“(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Veterinary Screening and Care for Military Working Dogs To Be Retired</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="y3e40c398-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="1">(1)</num><subparagraph class="inline" id="y3e40c399-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>If the Secretary of the military department concerned determines that a military working dog should be retired, such Secretary shall transport the dog to the Veterinary Treatment Facility at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e40c39a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>In the case of a contract working dog to be retired, transportation required by subparagraph (A) is satisfied by the transfer of the dog to the 341st Training Squadron at the end of the dog’s service life as required by section 2410r of this title and assignment of the dog to the Veterinary Treatment Facility referred to in that subparagraph.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e40c39b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2)</num><subparagraph class="inline" id="y3e40c39c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that each dog transported as described in paragraph (1) to the Veterinary Treatment Facility referred to in that paragraph is provided with a full veterinary screening, and necessary veterinary care (including <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1331">133 STAT. 1331</page> surgery for any mental, dental, or stress-related illness), before transportation of the dog in accordance with subsection (g).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e40c39d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>For purposes of this paragraph, stress-related illness includes illness in connection with post-traumatic stress, anxiety that manifests in a physical ailment, obsessive compulsive behavior, and any other stress-related ailment.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e40c39e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>Transportation is not required under paragraph (1), and screening and care is not required under paragraph (2), for a military working dog located outside the United States if the Secretary of the military department concerned determines that transportation of the dog to the United States would not be in the best interests of the dog for medical reasons.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e40c39f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stF/s372/c" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Coordination of Screening and Care Requirements With Transportation Requirements</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (g) of such section, as redesignated by subsection (b)(1) of this section, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e40eab0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">“(g) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Transportation of Retiring Military Working Dogs</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Upon completion of veterinary screening and care for a military working dog to be retired pursuant to subsection (f), the Secretary of the military department concerned shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e40eab1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>if the dog was at a location outside the United States immediately prior to transportation for such screening and care and a United States citizen or member of the armed forces living abroad agrees to adopt the dog, transport the dog to such location for adoption; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e40eab2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>for any other dog, transport the dog—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e40eab3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>to the 341st Training Squadron;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e40eab4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>to another location within the United States for transfer or adoption under this section.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e40eab5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stF/s372/d" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Preservation of Policy on Transfer of Military Working Dogs to Law Enforcement Agencies</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (h) of such section, as so redesignated, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> in paragraph (3) by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>adoption of military working dogs</quotedText>” and all that follows through the period at the end and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>transfer of military working dogs to law enforcement agencies before the end of the dogs’ useful working lives.</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e40eab6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stF/s372/e" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clarification of Horses Treatable as Military Animals</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (i) of such section, as so redesignated, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> paragraph (2) and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following new paragraph (2):<quotedContent><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e40eab7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>An equid (horse, mule, or donkey) owned by the Department of Defense.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e40eab8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stF/s372/f" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Contract Term for Contract Working Dogs</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2410r/a">Section 2410r(a) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e40eab9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stF/s372/f/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, and shall contain a contract term,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>shall require</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e40eaba-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stF/s372/f/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and assigned for veterinary screening and care in accordance with section 2583 of this title</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>341st Training Squadron</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e40eabb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stF/s372/f/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 2583 of this title</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>such section</quotedText>”.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1332">133 STAT. 1332</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e22114" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stF/s373" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="373">SEC. 373. </num><heading>EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY FOR SECRETARY OF DEFENSE TO USE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE REIMBURSEMENT RATE FOR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES PROVIDED TO CERTAIN NON-DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ENTITIES.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2642/b">Section 2642(b) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>October 1, 2019</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>October 1, 2024</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d159904e22133" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stF/s374" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="374">SEC. 374. </num><heading>EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY OF SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION TO ISSUE NON-PREMIUM AVIATION INSURANCE.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t49/s44310/b">Section 44310(b) of title 49, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2019</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>September 30, 2023</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d159904e22153" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stF/s375" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="375">SEC. 375. </num><heading>DEFENSE PERSONAL PROPERTY PROGRAM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e41ae0c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stF/s375/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report on Personal Property Program Improvement Action Plan</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e41ae0d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stF/s375/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment and the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness shall jointly submit to the congressional defense committees a report on implementation of the Personal Property Program Improvement Action Plan that was developed by the Personnel Relocation/Household Goods Movement Cross-Functional Team.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e41ae0e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stF/s375/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Contents of report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report required under paragraph (1) shall include updated information on the efforts of the Department of Defense to—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e41ae0f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stF/s375/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>integrate permanent-change-of-station orders with transportation systems;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e41ae10-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stF/s375/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>reduce the number of report dates during peak moving season;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e41ae11-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stF/s375/a/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>synchronize the communication of information about orders to all parties involved, including industry;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e41ae12-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stF/s375/a/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>improve lead time for permanent-change-of-station orders;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e41ae13-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stF/s375/a/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>meet quality assurance inspection standards;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e41ae14-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stF/s375/a/2/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>improve the claims review process; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e41ae15-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stF/s375/a/2/G" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">(G) </num><content>incorporate predictive analytics to anticipate potentially problematic shipments.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e41ae16-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stF/s375/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e41ae17-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment and the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness shall jointly provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the report required under this subsection.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e41ae18-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stF/s375/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e41ae19-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Business Case Analysis</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commander of United States Transportation Command shall submit to the congressional defense committees a business case analysis for the proposed award of a global household goods contract for the defense personal property program.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e41ae1a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stF/s375/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e41ae1b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analyses.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">GAO Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 30 days after the date on which the Commander of United States Transportation Command submits the business case analysis required by subsection (b), the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on a comprehensive study conducted by the Comptroller General that includes—</chapeau><page identifier="/us/stat/133/1333">133 STAT. 1333</page> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e41ae1c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stF/s375/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>an analysis of the effects that the outsourcing of the management and oversight of the movement of household goods to a private entity or entities would have on members of the Armed Forces and their families;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e41ae1d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stF/s375/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>a comprehensive cost-benefit analysis; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e41ae1e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stF/s375/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e41ae1f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e41ae20-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>recommendations for changes to the strategy of the Department of Defense for the defense personal property program.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e41d531-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stF/s375/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e41d532-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective date.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2020 may be used to enter into a global household goods contract until April 1, 2020.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e41d533-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stF/s375/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e41d534-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stF/s375/e/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The term “<term>global household goods contract</term>” means the solicitation managed by United States Transportation Command to engage a private entity to manage the defense personal property program.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e41d535-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stF/s375/e/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The term “<term>defense personal property program</term>” means the Department of Defense program used to manage the shipment of the baggage and household effects of members of the Armed Forces under <ref href="/us/usc/t37/s476">section 476 of title 37, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e22314" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stF/s376" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="376">SEC. 376. </num><heading>PUBLIC EVENTS ABOUT RED HILL BULK FUEL STORAGE FACILITY.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e41fc46-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stF/s376/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e41fc47-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Requirement</inline>.—</heading><content>At least once every calendar quarter, the Secretary of the Navy, or the designee of the Secretary, shall hold an event that is open to the public at which the Secretary shall provide up-to-date information about the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e41fc48-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stF/s376/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Termination</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The requirement to hold events under subsection (a) shall terminate on the earlier of the following dates:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e41fc49-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stF/s376/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>September 30, 2025.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e41fc4a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stF/s376/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The date on which the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility ceases operation.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e22350" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stF/s377" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="377">SEC. 377. </num><heading>SENSE OF CONGRESS REGARDING INNOVATIVE READINESS TRAINING PROGRAM.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3e42235b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  It is the sense of Congress that—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e42235c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stF/s377/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the Innovative Readiness Training program is an effective training program for members of the Armed Forces and is highly beneficial to civilian-military relationships with local American communities;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e42235d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stF/s377/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>due to the geographic complexities and realities of non-contiguous States and territories, Innovative Readiness Training has lent greater benefit to such States and territories while providing unique and realistic training opportunities and deployment readiness for members of the Armed Forces;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e42235e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stF/s377/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>the Department of Defense should pursue continued Innovative Readiness Training opportunities, and, where applicable, strongly encourage the use of Innovative Readiness Training in non-contiguous States and territories; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e42235f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stF/s377/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>in considering whether to recommend a project, the Secretary should consider the benefits of the project to the economy of a region damaged by natural disasters.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1334">133 STAT. 1334</page></content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d159904e22380" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stF/s378" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="378">SEC. 378. </num><heading>DETONATION CHAMBERS FOR EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e424a70-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stF/s378/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of the Navy shall purchase and operate a portable closed detonation chamber and water jet cutting system to be deployed at a former naval bombardment area located outside the continental United States that is part of an active remediation program using amounts made available for environmental restoration, Navy.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e424a71-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote> Upon a determination by the Secretary of the Navy that the chamber has completed the mission of destroying appropriately sized munitions at such former naval bombardment area, the Secretary may deploy the chamber to another location.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e424a72-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIII/stF/s378/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>There is authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2020 $10,000,000 to carry out subsection (a).</content></subsection> </section> </subtitle> <num value="IV">TITLE IV—</num><heading>MILITARY PERSONNEL AUTHORIZATIONS</heading> <toc> <referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle A—</designator> <label>Active Forces</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 401. </designator> <label>End strengths for active forces.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 402. </designator> <label>Revisions in permanent active duty end strength minimum levels.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle B—</designator> <label>Reserve Forces</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 411. </designator> <label>End strengths for Selected Reserve.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 412. </designator> <label>End strengths for Reserves on active duty in support of the reserves.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 413. </designator> <label>End strengths for military technicians (dual status).</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 414. </designator> <label>Maximum number of reserve personnel authorized to be on active duty for operational support.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 415. </designator> <label>Authorized strengths for Marine Corps Reserves on active duty.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 416. </designator> <label>Modification of authorized strength of Air Force Reserve serving on full-time reserve component duty for administration of the reserves or the National Guard.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle C—</designator> <label>Authorization of Appropriations</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 421. </designator> <label>Military personnel.</label> </referenceItem></toc> <subtitle id="d159904e22476" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIV/stA" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading>Active Forces</heading> <section id="d159904e22481" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIV/stA/s401" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="401">SEC. 401. </num><heading>END STRENGTHS FOR ACTIVE FORCES.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3e427183-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  The Armed Forces are authorized strengths for active duty personnel as of September 30, 2020, as follows:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e427184-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIV/stA/s401/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The Army, 480,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e427185-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIV/stA/s401/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The Navy, 340,500.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e427186-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIV/stA/s401/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The Marine Corps, 186,200.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e427187-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIV/stA/s401/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>The Air Force, 332,800.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d159904e22508" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIV/stA/s402" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="402">SEC. 402. </num><heading>REVISIONS IN PERMANENT ACTIVE DUTY END STRENGTH MINIMUM LEVELS.</heading><content class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3e427188-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s691/b">Section 691(b) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> paragraphs (1) through (4) and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following new paragraphs:<quotedContent><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e429899-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>For the Army, 480,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e42989a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>For the Navy, 340,500.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e42989b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>For the Marine Corps, 186,200.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e42989c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>For the Air Force, 332,800.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1335">133 STAT. 1335</page></content></section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d159904e22553" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIV/stB" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading>Reserve Forces</heading> <section id="d159904e22558" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIV/stB/s411" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="411">SEC. 411. </num><heading>END STRENGTHS FOR SELECTED RESERVE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e42e6bd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIV/stB/s411/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Armed Forces are authorized strengths for Selected Reserve personnel of the reserve components as of September 30, 2020, as follows:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e42e6be-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIV/stB/s411/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The Army National Guard of the United States, 336,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e42e6bf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIV/stB/s411/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The Army Reserve, 189,500.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e42e6c0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIV/stB/s411/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The Navy Reserve, 59,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e42e6c1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIV/stB/s411/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>The Marine Corps Reserve, 38,500.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e42e6c2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIV/stB/s411/a/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>The Air National Guard of the United States, 107,700.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e42e6c3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIV/stB/s411/a/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>The Air Force Reserve, 70,100.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e42e6c4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIV/stB/s411/a/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>The Coast Guard Reserve, 7,000.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e42e6c5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIV/stB/s411/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">End Strength Reductions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The end strengths prescribed by subsection (a) for the Selected Reserve of any reserve component shall be proportionately reduced by—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e42e6c6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIV/stB/s411/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the total authorized strength of units organized to serve as units of the Selected Reserve of such component which are on active duty (other than for training) at the end of the fiscal year; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e42e6c7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIV/stB/s411/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the total number of individual members not in units organized to serve as units of the Selected Reserve of such component who are on active duty (other than for training or for unsatisfactory participation in training) without their consent at the end of the fiscal year.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e430dd8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIV/stB/s411/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">End Strength Increases</inline>.—</heading><content>Whenever units or individual members of the Selected Reserve of any reserve component are released from active duty during any fiscal year, the end strength prescribed for such fiscal year for the Selected Reserve of such reserve component shall be increased proportionately by the total authorized strengths of such units and by the total number of such individual members.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e22636" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIV/stB/s412" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="412">SEC. 412. </num><heading>END STRENGTHS FOR RESERVES ON ACTIVE DUTY IN SUPPORT OF THE RESERVES.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3e4334e9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Within the end strengths prescribed in section 411(a), the reserve components of the Armed Forces are authorized, as of September 30, 2020, the following number of Reserves to be serving on full-time active duty or full-time duty, in the case of members of the National Guard, for the purpose of organizing, administering, recruiting, instructing, or training the reserve components:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e4334ea-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIV/stB/s412/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The Army National Guard of the United States, 30,595.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e4334eb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIV/stB/s412/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The Army Reserve, 16,511.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e4334ec-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIV/stB/s412/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The Navy Reserve, 10,155.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e4334ed-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIV/stB/s412/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>The Marine Corps Reserve, 2,386.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e4334ee-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIV/stB/s412/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>The Air National Guard of the United States, 22,637.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e4334ef-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIV/stB/s412/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>The Air Force Reserve, 4,431.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d159904e22674" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIV/stB/s413" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="413">SEC. 413. </num><heading>END STRENGTHS FOR MILITARY TECHNICIANS (DUAL STATUS).</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e43d130-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIV/stB/s413/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The minimum number of military technicians (dual status) as of the last day of fiscal year 2020 for the reserve components of the Army and the Air Force (notwithstanding <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s129">section 129 of title 10, United States Code</ref>) shall be the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e43d131-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIV/stB/s413/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>For the Army National Guard of the United States, 22,294.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e43d132-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIV/stB/s413/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>For the Army Reserve, 6,492.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1336">133 STAT. 1336</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e43d133-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIV/stB/s413/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>For the Air National Guard of the United States, 13,569.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e43d134-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIV/stB/s413/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>For the Air Force Reserve, 8,938.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e43d135-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIV/stB/s413/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>Under no circumstances may a military technician (dual status) employed under the authority of this section be coerced 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. If a military technician (dual status) declines to participate in such realignment or conversion, no further action will be taken against the individual or the individual’s position.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e43d136-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIV/stB/s413/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Adjustment of Authorized Strength</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e43d137-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIV/stB/s413/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>If, at the end of fiscal year 2019, the Air National Guard of the United States does not meet its full-time support realignment goals for such fiscal year (as presented in the justification materials of the Department of Defense in support of the budget of the President for such fiscal year under <ref href="/us/usc/t31/s1105">section 1105 of title 31, United States Code</ref>), the authorized number of military technicians (dual status) of the Air National Guard of the United States under subsection (a)(3) shall be increased by the number equal to the difference between—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e43d138-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIV/stB/s413/c/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>3,190, which is the number of military technicians (dual status) positions in the Air National Guard of the United States sought to be converted to the Active, Guard, and Reserve program of the Air National Guard during fiscal year 2019; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e43d139-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIV/stB/s413/c/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the number of realigned positions achieved in the Air National Guard by the end of fiscal year 2019.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e43d13a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIV/stB/s413/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>The increase under paragraph (1) in the authorized number of military technician (dual status) positions described in that paragraph may not exceed 2,292.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e43d13b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIV/stB/s413/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Decrease in authorized number of angus reserves on active duty in support of the reserves</inline>.—</heading><content>In the event of an adjustment to the authorized number military technicians (dual status) of the Air National Guard of the United States under this subsection, the number of members of the Air National Guard of the United States authorized by section 412(5) to be on active duty as of September 30, 2020, shall be decreased by the number equal to the number of such adjustment.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e43d13c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIV/stB/s413/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e43d13d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Certification</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than January 1, 2020, the Chief of the National Guard Bureau shall certify to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives the number of positions realigned from a military technician (dual status) position to a position in the Active, Guard, and Reserve program of a reserve component in fiscal year 2019.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e43d13e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIV/stB/s413/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In subsections (b), (c), and (d):</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e43d13f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIV/stB/s413/e/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The term “<term>realigned position</term>” means any military technician (dual status) position which has been converted or realigned to a position in an Active, Guard, and Reserve program of a reserve component under the full time support rebalancing plan of the Armed Force concerned, regardless of whether such position is encumbered.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e43d140-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIV/stB/s413/e/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The term “<term>Active, Guard, and Reserve program</term>”, in the case of a reserve component, means the program of the reserve component under which Reserves serve on full-time active duty or full-time duty, in the case of members of the <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1337">133 STAT. 1337</page> National Guard, for the purpose of organizing, administering, recruiting, instructing, or training such reserve component.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e22808" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIV/stB/s414" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="414">SEC. 414. </num><heading>MAXIMUM NUMBER OF RESERVE PERSONNEL AUTHORIZED TO BE ON ACTIVE DUTY FOR OPERATIONAL SUPPORT.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3e43f851-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  During fiscal year 2020, the maximum number of members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces who may be serving at any time on full-time operational support duty under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s115/b">section 115(b) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, is the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e43f852-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIV/stB/s414/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The Army National Guard of the United States, 17,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e43f853-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIV/stB/s414/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The Army Reserve, 13,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e43f854-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIV/stB/s414/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The Navy Reserve, 6,200.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e43f855-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIV/stB/s414/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>The Marine 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max-width:54pt;"/> <xhtml:col role="figure" style="width:54pt ; max-width:54pt;"/> </xhtml:colgroup><xhtml:thead><xhtml:tr class="header" style="font-size:10pt;-uslm-lc:h1"> <xhtml:th style="min-width: 263.0pt; text-align:left; vertical-align:middle;">“Air Force Reserve</xhtml:th><xhtml:th style="width:54.0pt ; max-width:54.0pt; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle;"> </xhtml:th><xhtml:th style="width:54.0pt ; max-width:54.0pt; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle;"> </xhtml:th><xhtml:th style="width:54.0pt ; max-width:54.0pt; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle;"> </xhtml:th></xhtml:tr> </xhtml:thead><xhtml:tbody style="line-height:12pt; font-size:10pt;"><xhtml:tr style="-uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="no" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top;">1,000</xhtml:td><xhtml:td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom;">166</xhtml:td><xhtml:td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom;">170</xhtml:td><xhtml:td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom;">100    </xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> <xhtml:tr style="-uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="no" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top;">1,500</xhtml:td><xhtml:td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom;">245</xhtml:td><xhtml:td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom;">251</xhtml:td><xhtml:td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom;">143    </xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> <xhtml:tr style="-uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="no" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top;">2,000</xhtml:td><xhtml:td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom;">322</xhtml:td><xhtml:td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom;">330</xhtml:td><xhtml:td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom;">182    </xhtml:td></xhtml:tr> <xhtml:tr style="-uslm-lc:I01"><xhtml:td leaderAlign="bottomLine" leaders="no" stubHierarchy="1" style=" text-align:left; 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beginning on or after that date.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1339">133 STAT. 1339</page></content></subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d159904e23564" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIV/stC" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="C">Subtitle C—</num><heading>Authorization of Appropriations</heading> <section id="d159904e23569" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIV/stC/s421" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="421">SEC. 421. </num><heading>MILITARY PERSONNEL.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e44bbaf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIV/stC/s421/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2020 for the use of the Armed Forces and other activities and agencies of the Department of Defense for expenses, not otherwise provided for, for military personnel, as specified in the funding table in section 4401.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e44bbb0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIV/stC/s421/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Construction of Authorization</inline>.—</heading><content>The authorization of appropriations in subsection (a) supersedes any other authorization of appropriations (definite or indefinite) for such purpose for fiscal year 2020.</content></subsection> </section> </subtitle> <num value="V">TITLE V—</num><heading>MILITARY PERSONNEL POLICY</heading> <toc> <referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle A—</designator> <label>Officer Personnel Policy</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 501. </designator> <label>Maker of original appointments in a regular or reserve component of commissioned officers previously subject to original appointment in other type of component.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 502. </designator> <label>Furnishing of adverse information on officers to promotion selection boards.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 503. </designator> <label>Limitation on number of officers recommendable for promotion by promotion selection boards.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 504. </designator> <label>Expansion of authority for continuation on active duty of officers in certain military specialties and career tracks.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 505. </designator> <label>Management policies for joint qualified officers.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 506. </designator> <label>Modification of authorities on management of deployments of members of the Armed Forces and related unit operating and personnel tempo matters.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 507. </designator> <label>Personnel tempo of the Armed Forces and the United States Special Operations Command during periods of inapplicability of high-deployment limitations.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 508. </designator> <label>Permanent authority to defer past age 64 the retirement of chaplains in general and flag officer grades.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 509. </designator> <label>Higher grade in retirement for officers following reopening of determination or certification of retired grade.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 510. </designator> <label>Authority of promotion boards to recommend that officers of particular merit be placed higher on promotion list.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 510A. </designator> <label>Availability on the internet of certain information about officers serving in general or flag officer grades.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 510B. </designator> <label>Functional badge or insignia upon commission for chaplains.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle B—</designator> <label>Reserve Component Management</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 511. </designator> <label>Modification of grade level threshold for Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 512. </designator> <label>Inclusion of STEM in courses of instruction for the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 513. </designator> <label>Inclusion of homeschooled students in Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps units.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 514. </designator> <label>Clarification of eligibility to serve as Commander, Marine Forces Reserve.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 515. </designator> <label>Extension and periodic evaluation of suicide prevention and resilience program for the reserve components.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 516. </designator> <label>Authority to defer mandatory separation at age 68 of officers in medical specialties in the reserve components.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 517. </designator> <label>Modernization of inspection authorities applicable to the National Guard.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 518. </designator> <label>Consultation with Chief of the National Guard Bureau in the appointment or designation of National Guard property and fiscal officers.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 519. </designator> <label>Coast Guard Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 520. </designator> <label>Repeal of requirement for review of certain Army Reserve officer unit vacancy promotions by commanders of associated active duty units.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 520A. </designator> <label>Report on methods to enhance domestic response to large scale, complex and catastrophic disasters.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1340">133 STAT. 1340</page></label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 520B. </designator> <label>Report and briefing on the Senior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 520C. </designator> <label>Sense of Congress on increase in number of Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps units.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle C—</designator> <label>General Service Authorities and Correction of Military Records</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 521. </designator> <label>Advice and counsel of trauma experts in review by boards for correction of military records and discharge review boards of certain claims.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 522. </designator> <label>Reduction in required number of members of discharge review boards.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 523. </designator> <label>Establishment of process to review a request for upgrade of discharge or dismissal.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 524. </designator> <label>Prohibition on reduction in the number of personnel assigned to duty with a service review agency.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 525. </designator> <label>Training of members of boards for correction of military records and discharge review boards on sexual trauma, intimate partner violence, spousal abuse, and related matters.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 526. </designator> <label>Time requirements for certification of honorable service.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 527. </designator> <label>Correction of certain discharge characterizations.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 528. </designator> <label>Development of guidelines for use of unofficial sources of information to determine eligibility of members and former members of the Armed Forces for decorations when the service records are incomplete because of damage to the official record.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 529. </designator> <label>Strategic plan for diversity and inclusion.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 530. </designator> <label>Study regarding screening individuals who seek to enlist in the Armed Forces.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 530A. </designator> <label>Feasibility study regarding notification to Secretary of Homeland Security of honorable discharges of non-citizens.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 530B. </designator> <label>Sense of Congress regarding accession physicals.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle D—</designator> <label>Military Justice</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 531. </designator> <label>Expansion of pre-referral matters reviewable by military judges and military magistrates in the interest of efficiency in military justice.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 532. </designator> <label>Command influence.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 533. </designator> <label>Statute of limitations for certain offenses.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 534. </designator> <label>Public access to dockets, filings, and court records of courts-martial or other records of trial of the military justice system.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 535. </designator> <label>Extension of Defense Advisory Committee on Investigation, Prosecution, and Defense of Sexual Assault in the Armed Forces.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 536. </designator> <label>Authority for return of personal property to victims of sexual assault who file a Restricted Report before conclusion of related proceedings.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 537. </designator> <label>Guidelines on sentences for offenses committed under the Uniform Code of Military Justice.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 538. </designator> <label>Notification of significant events and documentation of preference for prosecution jurisdiction for victims of sexual assault.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 539. </designator> <label>Increase in number of digital forensic examiners for certain military criminal investigative organizations.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 540. </designator> <label>Increase in investigative personnel and Victim Witness Assistance Program liaisons.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 540A. </designator> <label>Training for sexual assault initial disposition authorities on exercise of disposition authority for sexual assault and collateral offenses.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 540B. </designator> <label>Training for commanders in the Armed Forces on their role in all stages of military justice in connection with sexual assault.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 540C. </designator> <label>Timely disposition of nonprosecutable sex-related offenses.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 540D. </designator> <label>Department of Defense-wide policy and military department-specific programs on reinvigoration of the prevention of sexual assault involving members of the Armed Forces.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 540E. </designator> <label>Recommendations on separate punitive article in the Uniform Code of Military Justice on sexual harassment.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 540F. </designator> <label>Report on military justice system involving alternative authority for determining whether to prefer or refer changes for felony offenses under the Uniform Code of Military Justice.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 540G. </designator> <label>Report on standardization among the military departments in collection and presentation of information on matters within the military justice system.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 540H. </designator> <label>Report on expansion of Air Force safe to report policy across the Armed Forces.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 540I. </designator> <label>Assessment of racial, ethnic, and gender disparities in the military justice system.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 540J. </designator> <label>Pilot programs on defense investigators in the military justice system.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 540K. </designator> <label>Report on preservation of recourse to restricted report on sexual assault for victims of sexual assault following certain victim or third-party communications.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1341">133 STAT. 1341</page></label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 540L. </designator> <label>Report on establishment of guardian ad litem program for certain military dependents who are a victim or witness of an offense under the Uniform Code of Military Justice involving abuse or exploitation.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 540M. </designator> <label>Comptroller General of the United States report on implementation by the Armed Forces of recent statutory requirements on sexual assault prevention and response in the military.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 540N. </designator> <label>Sense of Congress on the Port Chicago 50.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle E—</designator> <label>Other Legal Matters</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 541. </designator> <label>Improvement of certain Special Victims’ Counsel authorities.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 542. </designator> <label>Availability of Special Victims’ Counsel at military installations.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 543. </designator> <label>Notification of issuance of military protective order to civilian law enforcement.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 544. </designator> <label>Copyright protection for civilian faculty of certain accredited institutions.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 545. </designator> <label>Termination of leases of premises and motor vehicles of servicemembers who incur catastrophic injury or illness or die while in military service.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 546. </designator> <label>Military orders required for termination of leases pursuant to the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 547. </designator> <label>Preservation of right to bring class action under Servicemembers Civil Relief Act.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 548. </designator> <label>Legal counsel for victims of alleged domestic violence offenses.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 549. </designator> <label>Notice to victims of alleged sexual assault of pendency of further administrative action following a determination not to refer to trial by court-martial.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 550. </designator> <label>Treatment of information in Catch a Serial Offender Program for certain purposes.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 550A. </designator> <label>Policies and procedures on registration at military installations of civilian protective orders applicable to members of the Armed Forces assigned to such installations and certain other individuals.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 550B. </designator> <label>Defense Advisory Committee for the Prevention of Sexual Misconduct.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 550C. </designator> <label>Training for Special Victims’ Counsel on civilian criminal justice matters in the States of the military installations to which assigned.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 550D. </designator> <label>Enhancing the capability of military criminal investigative organizations to prevent and combat child sexual exploitation.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 550E. </designator> <label>Feasibility study on establishment of database of military protective orders.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 550F. </designator> <label>GAO review of USERRA and SCRA.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle F—</designator> <label>Member Education</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 551. </designator> <label>Authority for detail of certain enlisted members of the Armed Forces as students at law schools.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 552. </designator> <label>Inclusion of Coast Guard in Department of Defense STARBASE Program.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 553. </designator> <label>Degree granting authority for United States Army Armament Graduate School; limitation on establishment of certain educational institutions.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 554. </designator> <label>Prohibition on off-duty employment for cadets and midshipmen completing obligated service after graduation.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 555. </designator> <label>Consideration of request for transfer of a cadet or midshipman at a military service academy who is the victim of a sexual assault or related offense.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 556. </designator> <label>Redesignation of the Commandant of the United States Air Force Institute of Technology as the Director and Chancellor of such Institute.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 557. </designator> <label>Eligibility of additional enlisted members for associate degree programs of the Community College of the Air Force.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 558. </designator> <label>Speech disorders of cadets and midshipmen.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 559. </designator> <label>Requirement to continue provision of tuition assistance for members of the Armed Forces.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 560. </designator> <label>Information on institutions of higher education participating in the Department of Defense Tuition Assistance Program.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 560A. </designator> <label>Inclusion of information on free credit monitoring in annual financial literacy briefing.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 560B. </designator> <label>Programs to facilitate the award of private pilot’s certificates.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle G—</designator> <label>Member Training and Transition</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 561. </designator> <label>Requirement to provide information regarding benefits claims to members during TAP counseling.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 562. </designator> <label>Participation of other Federal agencies in the SkillBridge apprenticeship and internship program for members of the Armed Forces.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 563. </designator> <label>First modification of elements of report on the improved Transition Assistance Program.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 564. </designator> <label>Second modification of elements of report on the improved Transition Assistance Program.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1342">133 STAT. 1342</page></label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 565. </designator> <label>Prohibition on gender-segregated training at Marine Corps Recruit Depots.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 566. </designator> <label>Assessment of deaths of recruits under the jurisdiction of the Secretaries of the military departments.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 567. </designator> <label>Review of Department of Defense training programs regarding disinformation campaigns.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 568. </designator> <label>Command matters in connection with transition assistance programs.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 569. </designator> <label>Machine readability and electronic transferability of Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214).</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 570. </designator> <label>Records of service for Reserves.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 570A. </designator> <label>Limitations and requirements in connection with separations for members of the Armed Forces who suffer from mental health conditions in connection with a sex-related, intimate partner violence-related, or spousal-abuse offense.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 570B. </designator> <label>Prohibition on involuntary separation of certain members of the Armed Forces; consideration of military service in removal determinations.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 570C. </designator> <label>Inclusion of question regarding immigration status on preseparation counseling checklist (DD Form 2648).</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 570D. </designator> <label>Counseling for members of the Armed Forces who are not citizens of the United States on naturalization in the United States.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 570E. </designator> <label>Pilot program on information sharing between Department of Defense and designated relatives and friends of members of the Armed Forces regarding the experiences and challenges of military service.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 570F. </designator> <label>Connections of members retiring or separating from the Armed Forces with community-based organizations and related entities.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 570G. </designator> <label>Pilot program regarding online application for the Transition Assistance Program.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle H—</designator> <label>Military Family Readiness and Dependents’ Education</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 571. </designator> <label>Authorizing members to take leave for a birth or adoption in more than one increment.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 572. </designator> <label>Deferred deployment for members who give birth.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 573. </designator> <label>Authority of the Secretary concerned to transport remains of a covered decedent to no more than two places selected by the person designated to direct disposition of the remains.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 574. </designator> <label>Military funeral honors matters.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 575. </designator> <label>Improvement of occupational license portability for relocated spouses of members of the uniformed services.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 576. </designator> <label>Continued eligibility for education and training opportunities for spouses of promoted members.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 577. </designator> <label>Modification to authority to reimburse for State licensure and certification costs of a spouse of a servicemember arising from relocation.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 578. </designator> <label>Clarification regarding eligibility to transfer entitlement under Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 579. </designator> <label>Annual State report card.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 580. </designator> <label>Improvements to child care for members of the Armed Forces.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 580A. </designator> <label>Transportation of remains of casualties; travel expenses for next of kin.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 580B. </designator> <label>Meetings of officials of the Department of Defense with representative groups of survivors of deceased members of the Armed Forces.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 580C. </designator> <label>Information and opportunities for registration for voting and absentee ballot requests for members of the Armed Forces undergoing deployment overseas.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 580D. </designator> <label>Study on two-way military ballot barcode tracking.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 580E. </designator> <label>Assistance to schools with military dependent students.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 580F. </designator> <label>First expansion of the My Career Advancement Account program for military spouses.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 580G. </designator> <label>Second expansion of the My Career Advancement Account program for military spouses.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 580H. </designator> <label>Report on training and support available to military spouses.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 580I. </designator> <label>Ri’katak Guest Student Program at United States Army Garrison−Kwajalein Atoll.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle I—</designator> <label>Decorations and Awards</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 581. </designator> <label>Modification of authorities on eligibility for and replacement of gold star lapel buttons.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 582. </designator> <label>Standardization of honorable service requirement for award of military decorations.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 583. </designator> <label>Authorization for award of the Medal of Honor to John J. Duffy for acts of valor in Vietnam.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 584. </designator> <label>Review of World War I valor medals.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle J—</designator> <label>Miscellaneous Reports and Other Matters</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 591. </designator> <label>Clarification of the term “<term>assault</term>” for purposes of Workplace and Gender Relations Surveys.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1343">133 STAT. 1343</page></label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 592. </designator> <label>Inclusion of certain veterans on temporary disability or permanent disabled retirement lists in military adaptive sports programs.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 593. </designator> <label>Questions in surveys regarding extremist activity in the workplace.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 594. </designator> <label>Study on best practices for providing financial literacy education for separating members of the Armed Forces.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 595. </designator> <label>Report on oversight of authorized strengths of certain grades of commissioned regular and reserve officers of the Armed Forces.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 596. </designator> <label>Report on certain waivers.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 597. </designator> <label>Notifications on manning of afloat naval forces.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 598. </designator> <label>Report regarding use of aerial systems of the Department of Defense to support agencies of States, Territories, and the Federal Government.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 599. </designator> <label>Information for members of the Armed Forces on availability of services of the Department of Veterans Affairs relating to sexual trauma.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 599A. </designator> <label>Authority to issue an honorary promotion to Colonel Charles E. McGee, United States Air Force (ret.), to the grade of brigadier general.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 599B. </designator> <label>Authority to issue an honorary and posthumous promotion to Lieutenant Colonel Richard Cole, United States Air Force (ret.), to the grade of colonel.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 599C. </designator> <label>Sense of Congress on the honorable and distinguished service of General Joseph F. Dunford, United States Marine Corps, to the United States.</label> </referenceItem></toc> <subtitle id="d159904e24373" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stA" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading>Officer Personnel Policy</heading> <section id="d159904e24378" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stA/s501" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="501">SEC. 501. </num><heading>MAKER OF ORIGINAL APPOINTMENTS IN A REGULAR OR RESERVE COMPONENT OF COMMISSIONED OFFICERS PREVIOUSLY SUBJECT TO ORIGINAL APPOINTMENT IN OTHER TYPE OF COMPONENT.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e464251-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stA/s501/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Maker of Regular Appointments in Transfer From Reserve Active-status List to Active-duty List</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s531/c">Section 531(c) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the Secretary concerned</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the Secretary of Defense</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e464252-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stA/s501/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Maker of Reserve Appointments in Transfer From Active-duty List to Reserve Active-status List</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 12203(b) of such title <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the Secretary concerned</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the Secretary of Defense</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e464253-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stA/s501/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than April 1, 2020, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report setting forth the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e464254-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stA/s501/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The average number per fiscal year, during fiscal years 2010 through 2019, of transfers of appointment from regular officer to reserve officer in the Armed Forces, set forth by each of transfers requiring and transfers not requiring appointment by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e464255-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stA/s501/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The average amount of time required per fiscal year, during such fiscal years, for completion of a transfer of appointment from regular officer to reserve officer in situations not requiring appointment by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e464256-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stA/s501/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e464257-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment of the number of officers who experience a break-in-service due to delays in transfer of appointment from regular officer to reserve officer as a result of the requirement for appointment by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e464258-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stA/s501/c/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e464259-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><chapeau>An assessment of the feasibility and advisability of each of the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e46425a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stA/s501/c/4/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>Appointment of regular officers as both a regular officer and a reserve officer immediately upon commissioning.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e46425b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stA/s501/c/4/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>Consolidation of the provisions of <ref href="/us/usc/t10">title 10, United States Code</ref>, relating to appointment as a regular or reserve <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1344">133 STAT. 1344</page> officer in a manner designed to facilitate and improve officer retention.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e46425c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stA/s501/c/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e46425d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e46425e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>Such other recommendations for legislative or administrative action as the Secretary considers appropriate to improve the rapid transfer of appointment of an officer from regular status to reserve status.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e24486" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stA/s502" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="502">SEC. 502. </num><heading>FURNISHING OF ADVERSE INFORMATION ON OFFICERS TO PROMOTION SELECTION BOARDS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e46907f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stA/s502/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Expansion of Grades of Officers for Which Information Is Furnished</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s615/a/3">Section 615(a)(3) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e469080-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stA/s502/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(A)</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>(3)</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e469081-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stA/s502/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in subparagraph (A), as designated by paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>a grade above colonel or, in the case of the Navy, captain</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>a grade specified in subparagraph (B)</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e469082-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stA/s502/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subparagraph:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e469083-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>A grade specified in this subparagraph is as follows:</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e469084-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>In the case of a regular officer, a grade above captain or, in the case of the Navy, lieutenant.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e469085-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>In the case of a reserve officer, a grade above lieutenant colonel or, in the case of the Navy, commander.”</content></clause> </subparagraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e469086-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stA/s502/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Furnishing at Every Phase of Consideration</inline>.—</heading><content>Such section is further amended by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subparagraph:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e46b797-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>The standards and procedures referred to in subparagraph (A) shall require the furnishing to the selection board, and to each individual member of the board, the information described in that subparagraph with regard to an officer in a grade specified in subparagraph (B) at each stage or phase of the selection board, concurrent with the screening, rating, assessment, evaluation, discussion, or other consideration by the board or member of the official military personnel file of the officer, or of the officer.”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e46b798-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stA/s502/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e46b799-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s615">10 USC 615 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act, and shall apply with respect to the proceedings of promotion selection boards convened under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s611/a">section 611(a) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, after that date.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e24591" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stA/s503" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="503">SEC. 503. </num><heading>LIMITATION ON NUMBER OF OFFICERS RECOMMENDABLE FOR PROMOTION BY PROMOTION SELECTION BOARDS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e46deaa-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stA/s503/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s616">Section 616 of title 10, United States Code</ref> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e46deab-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stA/s503/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsections (d), (e), (f), and (g) as subsections (e), (f), (g), and (h), respectively; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e46deac-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stA/s503/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after subsection (c) the following new subsection (d):<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e46dead-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><content>The number of officers recommended for promotion by a selection board convened under section 611(a) of this title may not exceed the number equal to 95 percent of the number of officers included in the promotion zone established under section 623 of this title for consideration by the board.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e46deae-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stA/s503/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e46deaf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s616">10 USC 616 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act, and shall apply with respect to consideration by promotion selection boards convened under section 611(a) of title 10, United States <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1345">133 STAT. 1345</page> Code, of promotion zones that are established under section 623 of that title on or after that date.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e24654" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stA/s504" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="504">SEC. 504. </num><heading>EXPANSION OF AUTHORITY FOR CONTINUATION ON ACTIVE DUTY OF OFFICERS IN CERTAIN MILITARY SPECIALTIES AND CAREER TRACKS.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s637a/a">Section 637a(a) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>separation or</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>provided for the</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d159904e24671" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stA/s505" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="505">SEC. 505. </num><heading>MANAGEMENT POLICIES FOR JOINT QUALIFIED OFFICERS.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s661/d/3/B">Section 661(d)(3)(B) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> in the third sentence by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or a designee of the Chairman who is an officer of the armed forces in grade O–9 or higher</quotedText>” before the period.</content></section> <section id="d159904e24687" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stA/s506" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="506">SEC. 506. </num><heading>MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITIES ON MANAGEMENT OF DEPLOYMENTS OF MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES AND RELATED UNIT OPERATING AND PERSONNEL TEMPO MATTERS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e472cd0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stA/s506/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on Scope of Delegations of Approval of Exceptions to Deployment Thresholds</inline>.—</heading><content>Paragraph (3) of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s991/a">section 991(a) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>be delegated to—</quotedText>” and all that follows and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>be delegated to a civilian officer of the Department of Defense appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e472cd1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stA/s506/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Separate Policies on Dwell Time for Regular and Reserve Members</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Paragraph (4) of such section <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e472cd2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stA/s506/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>addresses the amount</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> <quotedContent>“addresses each of the following:<subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3e472cd3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>The amount.”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e472cd4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stA/s506/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in subparagraph (A), as designated by paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>regular</quotedText>” before “<quotedText>member</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e472cd5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stA/s506/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subparagraph:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3e472cd6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>The amount of dwell time a reserve member of the armed forces remains at the member’s permanent duty station after completing a deployment of 30 days or more in length.”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e24772" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stA/s507" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="507">SEC. 507. </num><heading>PERSONNEL TEMPO OF THE ARMED FORCES AND THE UNITED STATES SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND DURING PERIODS OF INAPPLICABILITY OF HIGH-DEPLOYMENT LIMITATIONS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e477af7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stA/s507/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s991/d">Section 991(d) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e477af8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stA/s507/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(1)</quotedText>” before “<quotedText>The Secretary</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e477af9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stA/s507/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e47a20a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2)</num><subparagraph class="inline" id="y3e47a20b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>Whenever a waiver is in effect under paragraph (1), the member or group of members covered by the waiver shall be subject to specific and measurable deployment thresholds established and maintained for purposes of this subsection.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e47a20c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>Thresholds under this paragraph may be applicable—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e47a20d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>uniformly, Department of Defense-wide; or</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e47a20e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>separately, with respect to each armed force or the United States Special Operations Command.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e47a20f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>If thresholds under this paragraph are applicable Department-wide, such thresholds shall be established and maintained by the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness. If such thresholds are applicable only to one armed force or the Under States Special Operations Command, such thresholds shall <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1346">133 STAT. 1346</page> be established and maintained respectively by the Secretary of the Army, the Secretary of the Navy (other than with respect to the Marine Corps), the Secretary of the Air Force, the Commandant of the Marine Corps (with respect to the Marine Corps), and the Commander of the United States Special Operations Command, as applicable.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e47a210-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>In undertaking recordkeeping for purposes of subsection (c), the Under Secretary shall, in conjunction with the officials and officers referred to in subparagraph (C), collect complete and reliable personnel tempo data of members described in subparagraph (A) in order to ensure that the Department, the armed forces, and the United States Special Operations Command fully and completely monitor personnel tempo under any waiver authorized under paragraph (1) and the effect of such waiver on the armed forces.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e47a211-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stA/s507/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e47a212-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s991">10 USC 991 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Deadline for Implementation</inline>.—</heading><content>Paragraph (2) of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s991/d">section 991(d) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, as added by subsection (a), shall be fully implemented by not later than March 1, 2020.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e24868" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stA/s508" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="508">SEC. 508. </num><heading>PERMANENT AUTHORITY TO DEFER PAST AGE 64 THE RETIREMENT OF CHAPLAINS IN GENERAL AND FLAG OFFICER GRADES.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1253/c">Section 1253(c) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> paragraph (3).</content></section> <section id="d159904e24884" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stA/s509" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="509">SEC. 509. </num><heading>HIGHER GRADE IN RETIREMENT FOR OFFICERS FOLLOWING REOPENING OF DETERMINATION OR CERTIFICATION OF RETIRED GRADE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e481743-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stA/s509/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Advice and Consent of Senate Required for Higher Grade</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1370/f">Section 1370(f) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e481744-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stA/s509/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> paragraph (5) as paragraph (6); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e481745-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stA/s509/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after paragraph (4) the following new paragraph (5):<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e481746-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><content>If the retired grade of an officer is proposed to be increased through the reopening of the determination or certification of officer’s retired grade, the increase in the retired grade shall be made by the Secretary of Defense, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e481747-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stA/s509/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Recalculation of Retired Pay</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Paragraph (6) of such section, as redesignated by subsection (a)(1), <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e481748-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stA/s509/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or increased</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>reduced</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e481749-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stA/s509/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>as a result of the reduction or increase</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>any modification of the retired pay of the officer</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e48174a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stA/s509/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or increase</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>the reduction</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e48174b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stA/s509/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new sentence: “<quotedText>An officer whose retired grade is increased as described in the preceding sentence shall not be entitled to an increase in retired pay for any period before the effective date of the increase.</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e48174c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stA/s509/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e48174d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Applicability.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e48174e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1370">10 USC 1370 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act, and shall apply to an increase in the retired grade of an officer that occurs through a reopening of the determination or certification of the officer’s retired grade on or after that date, regardless of when the officer retired.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1347">133 STAT. 1347</page></content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e24997" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stA/s510" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="510">SEC. 510. </num><heading>AUTHORITY OF PROMOTION BOARDS TO RECOMMEND THAT OFFICERS OF PARTICULAR MERIT BE PLACED HIGHER ON PROMOTION LIST.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e483e5f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stA/s510/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s14108">Section 14108 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e486570-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">“(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Higher Placement of Officers of Particular Merit on Promotion List</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="y3e486571-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>In selecting officers to be recommended for promotion, a promotion board may, when authorized by the Secretary concerned, recommend that officers of particular merit, from among those officers selected for promotion, be placed higher on the promotion list established by the Secretary under section 14308(a) of this title.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e486572-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>A promotion board may make a recommendation under paragraph (1) only if an officer receives the recommendation of—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e486573-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>a majority of the members of the promotion board; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e486574-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>an alternative requirement established by the Secretary concerned and furnished to the promotion board as part of the guidelines under section 14107 of this title.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e486575-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>For officers who receive recommendations under paragraph (1), the board shall recommend the order in which those officers should be placed on the promotion list.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e486576-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stA/s510/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reports Regarding Recommendations That Officers of Particular Merit Be Placed Higher on Promotion List</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 14109 of such title <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e488c87-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report of Officers Recommended for Higher Placement on Promotion List</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A promotion board convened under section 14101(a) of this title shall, when authorized under section 14108(f) of this title, include in its report to the Secretary concerned—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e488c88-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>the names of those officers the promotion board recommends be placed higher on the promotion list; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e488c89-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>the order in which the promotion board recommends those officers should be placed on the promotion list.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e488c8a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stA/s510/c" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Officers of Particular Merit Appearing Higher on Promotion List</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 14308(a) of such title <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> in the first sentence by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or based on particular merit, as determined by the promotion board</quotedText>” before the period.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e25109" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stA/s510A" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="510A">SEC. 510A. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e488c8b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s525">10 USC 525 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>AVAILABILITY ON THE INTERNET OF CERTAIN INFORMATION ABOUT OFFICERS SERVING IN GENERAL OR FLAG OFFICER GRADES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e48daac-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stA/s510A/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Availability Required</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e48daad-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stA/s510A/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of each military department shall make available on an internet website of such department available to the public information specified in paragraph (2) on each officer in a general or flag officer grade under the jurisdiction of such Secretary, including any such officer on the reserve active-status list.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e48daae-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stA/s510A/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Information</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The information on an officer specified by this paragraph to be made available pursuant to paragraph (1) is the information as follows:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e48daaf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stA/s510A/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>The officer’s name.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e48dab0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stA/s510A/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>The officer’s current grade, duty position, command or organization, and location of assignment.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1348">133 STAT. 1348</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e48dab1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stA/s510A/a/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e48dab2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Summary list.</p></sidenote><content>A summary list of the officer’s past duty assignments while serving in a general or flag officer grade.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e48dab3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stA/s510A/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Additional Public Notice on Certain Officers</inline>.—</heading><content>Whenever an officer in a grade of O–7 or above is assigned to a new billet or reassigned from a current billet, the Secretary of the military department having jurisdiction of such officer shall make available on an internet website of such department available to the public a notice of such assignment or reassignment.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e48dab4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stA/s510A/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on Withholding of Certain Information or Notice</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e48dab5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stA/s510A/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of a military department may not withhold the information or notice specified in subsections (a) and (b) from public availability pursuant to subsection (a), unless and until the Secretary notifies the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives in writing of the information or notice that will be so withheld, together with justification for withholding the information or notice from public availability.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e48dab6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stA/s510A/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limited duration of withholding</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary concerned may withhold from the public under paragraph (1) information or notice on an officer only on the basis of individual risk or national security, and may continue to withhold such information or notice only for so long as the basis for withholding remains in force.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e25201" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stA/s510B" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="510B">SEC. 510B. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e4900c7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s771">10 USC 771 note</ref> prec.</p></sidenote><heading>FUNCTIONAL BADGE OR INSIGNIA UPON COMMISSION FOR CHAPLAINS.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  A military chaplain shall receive a functional badge or insignia upon commission.</content></section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d159904e25214" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stB" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading>Reserve Component Management</heading> <section id="d159904e25219" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stB/s511" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="511">SEC. 511. </num><heading>MODIFICATION OF GRADE LEVEL THRESHOLD FOR JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICERS’ TRAINING CORPS.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2031/b/1">Section 2031(b)(1) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>above the 8th grade</quotedText>” each place it appears and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>above the 7th grade and physically co-located with the 9th grade participating unit</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d159904e25238" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stB/s512" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="512">SEC. 512. </num><heading>INCLUSION OF STEM IN COURSES OF INSTRUCTION FOR THE JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICERS’ TRAINING CORPS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e4927d8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stB/s512/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2031/b/3">Section 2031(b)(3) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and which may include instruction or activities in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>duration</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e4927d9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stB/s512/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e4927da-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2031">10 USC 2031 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e25275" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stB/s513" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="513">SEC. 513. </num><heading>INCLUSION OF HOMESCHOOLED STUDENTS IN JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICERS’ TRAINING CORPS UNITS.</heading><content class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3e4927db-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2031">Section 2031 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e4927dc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">“(g)</num><paragraph class="inline" id="y3e494eed-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Each public secondary educational institution that maintains a unit under this section shall permit membership in the <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1349">133 STAT. 1349</page> unit to homeschooled students residing in the area served by the institution who are qualified for membership in the unit (but for lack of enrollment in the institution).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e494eee-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>A student who is a member of a unit pursuant to this subsection shall count toward the satisfaction by the institution concerned of the requirement in subsection (b)(1) relating to the minimum number of student members in the unit necessary for the continuing maintenance of the unit.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></section> <section id="d159904e25312" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stB/s514" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="514">SEC. 514. </num><heading>CLARIFICATION OF ELIGIBILITY TO SERVE AS COMMANDER, MARINE FORCES RESERVE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e494eef-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stB/s514/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s8084/b/1">Section 8084(b)(1) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>general officers of the Marine Corps (as defined in section 8001(2))</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>general officers of the Marine Corps Reserve</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e494ef0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stB/s514/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e494ef1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s8084">10 USC 8084 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the date that is one year after the date of the enactment of this Act and shall apply to appointments made after such date.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e25353" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stB/s515" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="515">SEC. 515. </num><heading>EXTENSION AND PERIODIC EVALUATION OF SUICIDE PREVENTION AND RESILIENCE PROGRAM FOR THE RESERVE COMPONENTS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3e497602-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s10219">Section 10219 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e497603-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stB/s515/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsection (g) as subsection (h);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e497604-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stB/s515/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (h), as redesignated by paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>2020</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>2025</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e497605-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stB/s515/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after subsection (f) the following new subsection (g):<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e499d16-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">“(g) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e499d17-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective date.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Triennial Evaluation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary shall evaluate the program every third year beginning in 2022 until the program terminates to determine whether the program effectively—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e499d18-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>provides training and assistance under subsections (b), (c), and (d); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e499d19-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>implements subsection (e).”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d159904e25420" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stB/s516" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="516">SEC. 516. </num><heading>AUTHORITY TO DEFER MANDATORY SEPARATION AT AGE 68 OF OFFICERS IN MEDICAL SPECIALTIES IN THE RESERVE COMPONENTS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3e49c42a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s14703/b">Section 14703(b) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e49c42b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stB/s516/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>An</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(1) Subject to paragraph (2), an</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e49c42c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stB/s516/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraph (2):<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e49c42d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e49c42e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determinations.</p></sidenote><content>The Secretary concerned may, with the consent of the officer, retain in an active status an officer in a medical specialty described in subsection (a) beyond the date described in paragraph (1) of this subsection if the Secretary concerned determines that such retention is necessary to the military department concerned. Each such retention shall be made on a case-by-case basis and for such period as the Secretary concerned determines appropriate.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d159904e25464" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stB/s517" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="517">SEC. 517. </num><heading>MODERNIZATION OF INSPECTION AUTHORITIES APPLICABLE TO THE NATIONAL GUARD.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e4a124f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stB/s517/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Modernization of Inspection Authorities of Secretaries of the Army and Air Force</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subsection (a) of <ref href="/us/usc/t32/s105">section 105 of title 32, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e4a1250-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stB/s517/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in the matter preceding paragraph (1)—<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1350">133 STAT. 1350</page></chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e4a1251-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stB/s517/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>by him, the Secretary of the Army shall have</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>by such Secretary, the Secretary of the Army and the Secretary of the Air Force shall each have</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e4a1252-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stB/s517/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, if necessary,</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e4a1253-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stB/s517/a/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the Regular Army</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the Regular Army or the Regular Air Force</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e4a1254-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stB/s517/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Army National Guard</quotedText>” each place it appears and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Army National Guard or Air National Guard</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e4a1255-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stB/s517/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the flush matter following paragraph (7).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e4a1256-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stB/s517/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Inspection Authority of Chief of the National Guard Bureau on Behalf of Secretaries</inline>.—</heading><content>Such section is further amended by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e4a1257-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><content>The Chief of the National Guard Bureau may have an inspection described in subsection (a) made by inspectors general, or by commissioned officers of the Army National Guard of the United States or the Air National Guard of the United States detailed for that purpose, on behalf of the Secretary of the Army or the Secretary of the Air Force. Any such inspection may be made only with the approval of the Secretary of the Army or the Secretary of the Air Force, as applicable.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e25567" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stB/s518" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="518">SEC. 518. </num><heading>CONSULTATION WITH CHIEF OF THE NATIONAL GUARD BUREAU IN THE APPOINTMENT OR DESIGNATION OF NATIONAL GUARD PROPERTY AND FISCAL OFFICERS.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t32/s708/a">Section 708(a) of title 32, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> in the first sentence by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, in consultation with the Chief of the National Guard Bureau,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>shall</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d159904e25583" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stB/s519" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="519">SEC. 519. </num><heading>COAST GUARD JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICERS’ TRAINING CORPS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e4a6078-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stB/s519/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t14/ch3">Chapter 3 of title 14, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new section:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y3e4a6079-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658163"><num class="fontsize12" value="320">“§ 320.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e4a607a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t14/s320">14 USC 320</ref>.</p></sidenote> Coast Guard Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e4a878b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating may establish and maintain a Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps, organized into units, at public and private secondary educational institutions.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e4a878c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Applicability</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Except as provided in subsection (c), the provisions of chapter 102 of title 10 shall apply to a Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps established and maintained under this section in the same manner that such provisions apply to the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps of each military department. For purposes of the application of such provisions to this section—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e4a878d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>any reference in such provisions to a ‘military department’ shall be treated as a reference to the department in which the Coast Guard is operating; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e4a878e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>any reference in such provisions to a ‘Secretary of a military department’, a ‘Secretary concerned’, or the ‘Secretary of Defense’ shall be treated as a reference to the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e4a878f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exception</inline>.—</heading><content>The requirements of chapter 102 of title 10 shall not apply to a unit of the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps established by the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating before the date of the enactment <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1351">133 STAT. 1351</page> of this section unless the Secretary determines it is appropriate to apply such requirements to such unit.”</content></subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e4a8790-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stB/s519/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e4a8791-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t14/s301">14 USC 301</ref> prec.<?GPOvSpace 04?></p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“320. </designator> <label>Coast Guard Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps.”.</label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e25692" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stB/s520" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="520">SEC. 520. </num><heading>REPEAL OF REQUIREMENT FOR REVIEW OF CERTAIN ARMY RESERVE OFFICER UNIT VACANCY PROMOTIONS BY COMMANDERS OF ASSOCIATED ACTIVE DUTY UNITS.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 1113 of the Army National Guard Combat Readiness Reform Act of 1992 (<ref href="/us/pl/102/484">Public Law 102–484</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s10105">10 U.S.C. 10105 note</ref>) is <amendingAction type="repeal">repealed</amendingAction>.</content></section> <section id="d159904e25709" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stB/s520A" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="520A">SEC. 520A. </num><heading>REPORT ON METHODS TO ENHANCE DOMESTIC RESPONSE TO LARGE SCALE, COMPLEX AND CATASTROPHIC DISASTERS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e4afcc2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stB/s520A/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in consultation and coordination with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the National Security Council, the Council of Governors, and the National Governors Association, shall submit to the congressional defense committees, the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report on the plan of the Department to establish policy and processes to implement the authority under <ref href="/us/usc/t32/s502">section 502 of title 32, United States Code</ref>. The report shall include a detailed examination of the policy framework consistent with existing authorities, identify major statutory or policy impediments to implementation, and make recommendations for legislation as appropriate.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e4afcc3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stB/s520A/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Contents</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report submitted under subsection (a) shall include a description of—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e4afcc4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stB/s520A/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e4afcc5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Timeline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e4afcc6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plan.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e4afcc7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><content>the current policy and processes whereby governors can request activation of the National Guard under <ref href="/us/usc/t32">title 32, United States Code</ref>, as part of the response to large scale, complex, catastrophic disasters that are supported by the Federal Government and, if no formal process exists in policy, the Secretary of Defense shall provide a timeline and plan to establish such a policy, including consultation with the Council of Governors and the National Governors Association;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e4afcc8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stB/s520A/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the Secretary of Defense’s assessment, informed by consultation with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the National Security Council, the Council of Governors, and the National Governors Association, regarding the sufficiency of current authorities for the reimbursement of National Guard and Reserve manpower during large scale, complex, catastrophic disasters under title 10 and <ref href="/us/usc/t32">title 32, United States Code</ref>, and specifically whether reimbursement authorities are sufficient to ensure that military training and readiness are not degraded to fund disaster response, or whether invoking such reimbursement authorities degrades the effectiveness of the Disaster Relief Fund;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e4afcc9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stB/s520A/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e4afcca-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e4afccb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><chapeau>the Department of Defense’s plan to ensure there is parallel and consistent policy in the application of the authorities granted under section 12304a of title 10, United States <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1352">133 STAT. 1352</page> Code, and <ref href="/us/usc/t32/s502/f">section 502(f) of title 32, United States Code</ref>, including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e4afccc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stB/s520A/b/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>a description of the disparities between benefits and protections under Federal law versus State active duty;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e4afccd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stB/s520A/b/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>recommended solutions to achieve parity at the Federal level; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e4afcce-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stB/s520A/b/3/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>recommended changes at the State level, if appropriate; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e4afccf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stB/s520A/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e4afcd0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e4afcd1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>the Department of Defense’s plan to ensure there is parity of benefits and protections for military members employed as part of the response to large scale, complex, catastrophic disasters under title 32 or <ref href="/us/usc/t10">title 10, United States Code</ref>, and recommendations for addressing any shortfalls.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e25807" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stB/s520B" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="520B">SEC. 520B. </num><heading>REPORT AND BRIEFING ON THE SENIOR RESERVE OFFICERS’ TRAINING CORPS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e4b7202-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stB/s520B/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e4b7203-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report on Various Expansions of the Corps</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report setting forth the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e4b7204-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stB/s520B/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>An assessment of the feasibility and advisability of distance learning programs for the Senior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps for students at educational institutions who reside outside the viable range for a cross-town program.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e4b7205-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stB/s520B/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>An assessment of the feasibility and advisability of expanding the eligibility of institutions authorized to maintain a unit of the Senior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps to include community colleges.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e4b7206-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stB/s520B/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing on Long-term Effects on the Corps of the Operation of Certain Recent Prohibitions</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e4b7207-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stB/s520B/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e4b7208-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall brief the congressional defense committees on the effects of the prohibitions in section 8032 of the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2019 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/245/dA">division A of Public Law 115–245</ref>) on the long-term viability of the Senior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e4b7209-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stB/s520B/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e4b720a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The matters addressed by the briefing under paragraph (1) shall include an assessment of the effects of the prohibitions described in paragraph (1) on the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e4b720b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stB/s520B/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>Readiness.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e4b720c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stB/s520B/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>The efficient manning and administration of Senior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps units.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e4b720d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stB/s520B/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>The ability of the Armed Forces to commission on a yearly basis the number and quality of new officers they need and that are representative of the nation as a whole.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e4b720e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stB/s520B/b/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>The availability of Senior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps scholarships in rural areas.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e4b720f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stB/s520B/b/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>Whether the Senior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program produces officers representative of the demographic and geographic diversity of the United States, especially with respect to urban areas, and whether restrictions on establishing or disestablishing units of the Corps affects the diversity of the officer corps of the Armed Forces.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1353">133 STAT. 1353</page></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e25899" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stB/s520C" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="520C">SEC. 520C. </num><heading>SENSE OF CONGRESS ON INCREASE IN NUMBER OF JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICERS’ TRAINING CORPS UNITS.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  It is the sense of Congress that the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps was supported in the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/232">Public Law 115–232</ref>) and should be increased in fiscal year 2020 to include not fewer than 3,700 units nationwide.</content></section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d159904e25910" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stC" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="C">Subtitle C—</num><heading>General Service Authorities and Correction of Military Records</heading> <section id="d159904e25915" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stC/s521" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="521">SEC. 521. </num><heading>ADVICE AND COUNSEL OF TRAUMA EXPERTS IN REVIEW BY BOARDS FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS AND DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARDS OF CERTAIN CLAIMS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e4bc030-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stC/s521/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Boards for Correction of Military Records</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1552/g">Section 1552(g) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e4bc031-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stC/s521/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(1)</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>(g)</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e4bc032-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stC/s521/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e4bc033-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>If a board established under subsection (a)(1) is reviewing a claim described in subsection (h), the board shall seek advice and counsel in the review from a psychiatrist, psychologist, or social worker with training on mental health issues associated with post-traumatic stress disorder or traumatic brain injury or other trauma as specified in the current edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders published by the American Psychiatric Association.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e4bc034-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>If a board established under subsection (a)(1) is reviewing a claim in which sexual trauma, intimate partner violence, or spousal abuse is claimed, the board shall seek advice and counsel in the review from an expert in trauma specific to sexual assault, intimate partner violence, or spousal abuse, as applicable.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e4bc035-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stC/s521/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Discharge Review Boards</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 1553(d)(1) of such title <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e4bc036-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stC/s521/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(A)</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>(1)</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e4bc037-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stC/s521/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subparagraph;<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e4be748-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>In the case of a former member described in paragraph (3)(B) who claims that the former member’s post-traumatic stress disorder or traumatic brain injury as described in that paragraph in based in whole or in part on sexual trauma, intimate partner violence, or spousal abuse, a board established under this section to review the former member’s discharge or dismissal shall seek advice and counsel in the review from a psychiatrist, psychologist, or social worker with training on mental health issues associated with post-traumatic stress disorder or traumatic brain injury or other trauma as specified in the current edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders published by the American Psychiatric Association.”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e26003" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stC/s522" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="522">SEC. 522. </num><heading>REDUCTION IN REQUIRED NUMBER OF MEMBERS OF DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARDS.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1553/a">Section 1553(a) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>five</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>not fewer than three</quotedText>”.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1354">133 STAT. 1354</page></content></section> <section id="d159904e26024" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stC/s523" style="-uslm-lc:I658146"><num class="bold" value="523">SECTION 523. </num><heading>ESTABLISHMENT OF PROCESS TO REVIEW A REQUEST FOR UPGRADE OF DISCHARGE OR DISMISSAL.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e4c8389-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stC/s523/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch79">Chapter 79 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after section 1553 the following new section 1553a:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y3e4caa9a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="1553a">“§ 1553a.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e4caa9b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1553a">10 USC 1553a</ref>.</p></sidenote> Review of a request for upgrade of discharge or dismissal</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e4cd1ac-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall establish a process by which to conduct a final review of a request for an upgrade in the characterization of a discharge or dismissal.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e4cd1ad-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Consideration; Recommendation</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="y3e4cd1ae-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Upon the request of a petitioner, the Secretary of Defense shall review the findings and decisions of the boards established under sections 1552 and 1553 of this title regarding the final review of a request for an upgrade in the characterization of a discharge or dismissal.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e4cd1af-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>The Secretary of Defense may recommend that the Secretary of the military department concerned upgrade the characterization of the discharge or dismissal of the petitioner if the Secretary of Defense determines that such recommendation is appropriate after review under paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e4cd1b0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e4cd1b1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau>The term ‘<term>final review of a request for an upgrade in the characterization of a discharge or dismissal</term>’ means a request by a petitioner for an upgrade to the characterization of a discharge or dismissal—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e4cd1b2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>that was not granted under sections 1552 and 1553 of this title; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e4cd1b3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>regarding which the Secretary of Defense determines the petitioner has exhausted all remedies available to the petitioner under sections 1552 and 1553 of this title.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e4cd1b4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>The term ‘<term>petitioner</term>’ means a member or former member of the armed forces (or if the member or former member is dead, the surviving spouse, next of kin, or legal representative of the member or former member) whose request for an upgrade to the characterization of a discharge or dismissal was not granted under sections 1552 and 1553 of this title.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e4cd1b5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stC/s523/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Technical and Conforming Amendments</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e4cd1b6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stC/s523/b/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Table of sections</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e4cd1b7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1551">10 USC 1551</ref> prec.<?GPOvSpace 04?></p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after the item relating to section 1553 the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“1553a. </designator> <label>Review of a request for upgrade of discharge or dismissal.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e4cd1b8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stC/s523/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming amendments</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e4cd1b9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stC/s523/b/2/A" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>Section 1552(a)(4) of such title <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown2 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e4cd1ba-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4)</num><subparagraph class="inline" id="y3e4cd1bb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>Subject to subparagraph (B), a correction under this section is final and conclusive on all officers of the United States except when procured by fraud.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e4cd1bc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>If a board established under this section does not grant a request for an upgrade to the characterization of a discharge or dismissal, that declination may be considered under section 1553a of this title.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e4cd1bd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stC/s523/b/2/B" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>Section 1553(b) of such title <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e4cd1be-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stC/s523/b/2/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(1)</quotedText>” before “<quotedText>A board</quotedText>”; and<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1355">133 STAT. 1355</page></content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e4cd1bf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stC/s523/b/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown3 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e4cd1c0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>If a board established under this section does not grant a request for an upgrade to the characterization of a discharge or dismissal, that declination may be considered under section 1552 or section 1553a of this title, as applicable.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e4cd1c1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stC/s523/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e4cd1c2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1553a">10 USC 1553a note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Deadline</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall implement section 1553a of such title, as added by subsection (a), not later than January 1, 2021.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e4cd1c3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stC/s523/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e4cd1c4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1553a">10 USC 1553a note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Resources</inline>.—</heading><content>In establishing and implementing the process under such section 1553a, the Secretary of Defense shall, to the maximum extent practicable, use existing organizations, boards, processes, and personnel of the Department of Defense.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e4cd1c5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stC/s523/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e4cd1c6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1553a">10 USC 1553a note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reporting</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e4cd1c7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stC/s523/e/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than January 1, 2022, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report regarding the process established under such section 1553a. The report shall include, with respect to considerations under such process since implementation, the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e4cd1c8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stC/s523/e/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>The number of requests considered.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e4cd1c9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stC/s523/e/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>The number of upgrades to the characterization of a discharge or dismissal granted pursuant to such process, including the most common reasons for such upgrades.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e4cd1ca-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stC/s523/e/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>The number of upgrades to the characterization of a discharge or dismissal declined pursuant to such process, including the most common reasons for such declinations.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e4cd1cb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stC/s523/e/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e4cd1cc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Public information.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Online publication</inline>.—</heading><content>On October 1, 2022, and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall publish the information described in paragraph (1) with regards to the immediately preceding fiscal year on a website of the Department of Defense that is accessible by the public.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e26304" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stC/s524" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="524">SEC. 524. </num><heading>PROHIBITION ON REDUCTION IN THE NUMBER OF PERSONNEL ASSIGNED TO DUTY WITH A SERVICE REVIEW AGENCY.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e4d46fd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stC/s524/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibition</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1559/a">Section 1559(a) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e4d46fe-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stC/s524/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2019</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2025</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e4d46ff-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stC/s524/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>that agency until—</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>that agency.</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e4d4700-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stC/s524/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> subsections (1) and (2).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e4d4701-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stC/s524/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e4d4702-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plans.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e4d4703-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stC/s524/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report required</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 180 days after the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of each military department shall submit a report to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives that details a plan to—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e4d4704-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stC/s524/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>reduce the backlog of applications before the service review agency of the military department concerned; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e4d4705-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stC/s524/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e4d4706-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><content>maintain the resources required to meet the timeliness standards for disposition of applications before the Corrections Boards under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1557">section 1557 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, not later than October 1, 2021.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1356">133 STAT. 1356</page></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e4d4707-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stC/s524/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each report under this subsection shall include the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e4d4708-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stC/s524/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>A description of the current backlog of applications before the service review agency of the military department concerned.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e4d4709-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stC/s524/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>The number of personnel required to meet the deadline described in paragraph (1)(B).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e4d470a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stC/s524/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>The plan of the Secretary concerned to modernize the application and review system of the service review agency of the military department concerned.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e26421" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stC/s525" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="525">SEC. 525. </num><heading>TRAINING OF MEMBERS OF BOARDS FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS AND DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARDS ON SEXUAL TRAUMA, INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE, SPOUSAL ABUSE, AND RELATED MATTERS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e4dbc3b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stC/s525/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e4dbc3c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1552">10 USC 1552 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Boards for Correction of Military Records</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The curriculum of training for members of boards for the correction of military records under section 534(c) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (<ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1552">10 U.S.C. 1552 note</ref>) shall include training on each of the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e4dbc3d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stC/s525/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Sexual trauma.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e4dbc3e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stC/s525/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Intimate partner violence.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e4dbc3f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stC/s525/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Spousal abuse.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e4dbc40-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stC/s525/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>The various responses of individuals to trauma.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e4dbc41-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stC/s525/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e4dbc42-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1553">10 USC 1553 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Discharge Review Boards</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e4dbc43-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stC/s525/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each Secretary concerned shall develop and provide training for members of discharge review boards under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1553">section 1553 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, that are under the jurisdiction of such Secretary on each of the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e4dbc44-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stC/s525/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>Sexual trauma.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e4dbc45-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stC/s525/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>Intimate partner violence.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e4dbc46-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stC/s525/b/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>Spousal abuse.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e4dbc47-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stC/s525/b/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>The various responses of individuals to trauma.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e4dbc48-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stC/s525/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Uniformity of training</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Homeland Security shall jointly ensure that the training developed and provided pursuant to this subsection is, to the extent practicable, uniform.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e4dbc49-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stC/s525/b/3" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Secretary concerned defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this subsection, the term “<term>Secretary concerned</term>” has the meaning given that term in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s101/a/9">section 101(a)(9) of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e26532" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stC/s526" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="526">SEC. 526. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e4dbc4a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1781">10 USC 1781 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>TIME REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATION OF HONORABLE SERVICE.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  The Secretary<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e4dbc4b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Regulations.</p></sidenote> of Defense shall publish regulations for submission and processing of a completed United States Citizenship and Immigration Services Form N–426, by a member of the Armed Forces. Such regulations shall designate the appropriate level for the certifying officer as well as establish time requirements for the form to be returned to the member of the Armed Forces.</content></section> <section id="d159904e26548" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stC/s527" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="527">SEC. 527. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e4dbc4c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1552">10 USC 1552 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>CORRECTION OF CERTAIN DISCHARGE CHARACTERIZATIONS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e4e317d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stC/s527/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In accordance with this section, and in a manner that is consistent across the military departments to the greatest extent practicable, the appropriate board shall, at the request of a covered member or the authorized representative of a covered member—<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1357">133 STAT. 1357</page></chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e4e317e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stC/s527/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>review the discharge characterization of that covered member; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e4e317f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stC/s527/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>change the discharge characterization of that covered member to honorable if the appropriate board determines such change to be appropriate after review under paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e4e3180-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stC/s527/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Appeal</inline>.—</heading><content>A covered member or the authorized representative of that covered member may seek review of a decision by the appropriate board not to change the discharge characterization of that covered member. Such review may be made pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1552">section 1552 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, section 1553 of such title, or any other process established by the Secretary of Defense for such purpose.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e4e3181-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stC/s527/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Change of Records</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For each covered member whose discharge characterization is changed under subsection (a) or (b), the Secretary of the military department concerned shall issue to the covered member or the authorized representative of the covered member a corrected Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214), or other like form regularly used by an Armed Force that—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e4e3182-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stC/s527/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>reflects the upgraded discharge characterization of the covered member; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e4e3183-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stC/s527/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>does not reflect the sexual orientation of the covered member or the original stated reason for the discharge or dismissal of that covered member.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e4e3184-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stC/s527/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e4e3185-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stC/s527/d/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The term “<term>appropriate board</term>” means a board for the correction of military or naval records under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1552">section 1552 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, or a discharge review board under section 1553 of such title, as the case may be.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e4e3186-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stC/s527/d/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The term “<term>authorized representative</term>” means an heir or legal representative of a covered member.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e4e3187-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stC/s527/d/3" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The term “<term>covered member</term>” means any former member of the Armed Forces who was discharged from the Armed Forces because of the sexual orientation of that member.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e4e3188-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stC/s527/d/4" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>The term “<term>discharge characterization</term>” means the characterization assigned to the service of a covered member on the discharge or dismissal of that covered member from service in the Armed Forces.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e26645" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stC/s528" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="528">SEC. 528. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e4e3189-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1121">10 USC 1121 note</ref> prec.</p></sidenote><heading>DEVELOPMENT OF GUIDELINES FOR USE OF UNOFFICIAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION TO DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY OF MEMBERS AND FORMER MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES FOR DECORATIONS WHEN THE SERVICE RECORDS ARE INCOMPLETE BECAUSE OF DAMAGE TO THE OFFICIAL RECORD.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e4e589a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stC/s528/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Guidelines Required</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall develop guidelines regarding the use by the Secretaries of the military departments of unofficial sources of information, including eyewitness statements, to determine the eligibility of a member or former member of the Armed Forces for decorations when the service records of the member are incomplete because of damage to the records as a result of the 1973 fire at the National Personnel Records Center in St. Louis, Missouri, or any subsequent incident while the records were in the possession of the Department of Defense.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1358">133 STAT. 1358</page></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e4e589b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stC/s528/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Time for Completion</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall complete development of the guidelines not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e26676" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stC/s529" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="529">SEC. 529. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e4e589c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s656">10 USC 656 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>STRATEGIC PLAN FOR DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e4e7fad-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stC/s529/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Plan Required</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall design and implement a five-year strategic plan for diversity and inclusion in the Department of Defense.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e4e7fae-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stC/s529/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The strategic plan under this section—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e4e7faf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stC/s529/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>shall incorporate existing efforts to promote diversity and inclusion within the Department; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e4e7fb0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stC/s529/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>may not conflict with the objectives of the 2018 National Military Strategy.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e4e7fb1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stC/s529/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Deadline</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall implement the strategic plan under this section not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e26723" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stC/s530" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="530">SEC. 530. </num><heading>STUDY REGARDING SCREENING INDIVIDUALS WHO SEEK TO ENLIST IN THE ARMED FORCES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e4ecdd2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stC/s530/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Study</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense shall study the feasibility of, in background investigations and security and suitability screenings of individuals who seek to enlist in the Armed Forces—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e4ecdd3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stC/s530/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>screening for extremist and gang-related activity; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e4ecdd4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stC/s530/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>using the following resources of the Federal Bureau of Investigation:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e4ecdd5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stC/s530/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>The Tattoo and Graffiti Identification Program.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e4ecdd6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stC/s530/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>The National Gang Intelligence Center.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e4ecdd7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stC/s530/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report Required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit an unclassified report in writing to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives containing conclusions of the Secretary regarding the study under subsection (a).</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e26767" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stC/s530A" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="530A">SEC. 530A. </num><heading>FEASIBILITY STUDY REGARDING NOTIFICATION TO SECRETARY OF HOMELAND SECURITY OF HONORABLE DISCHARGES OF NON-CITIZENS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e4ef4e8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stC/s530A/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e4ef4e9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e4ef4ea-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Records.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Study Required</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of Homeland Security, shall study the feasibility of providing the Secretary of Homeland Security with a copy of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214) or National Guard Report of Separation and Record of Service (NGB-22) for each individual who is not a citizen of the United States who is honorably discharged from the Armed Forces so the Secretary of Homeland Security may note such discharge in an I–213 Record of Deportable/Inadmissible Alien for that individual.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e4ef4eb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stC/s530A/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a report regarding the results of the study under this section.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e26795" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stC/s530B" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="530B">SEC. 530B. </num><heading>SENSE OF CONGRESS REGARDING ACCESSION PHYSICALS.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  It is the sense of Congress that the Secretary of Defense should explore alternatives to centralized accession physicals at Military Entrance Processing Stations, including conducting physicals through community health care providers, in order to reduce <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1359">133 STAT. 1359</page> transportation costs, increase efficiency in processing times, and free recruiters to focus on the core of the recruiting mission.</content></section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d159904e26807" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="D">Subtitle D—</num><heading>Military Justice</heading> <section id="d159904e26812" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s531" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="531">SEC. 531. </num><heading>EXPANSION OF PRE-REFERRAL MATTERS REVIEWABLE BY MILITARY JUDGES AND MILITARY MAGISTRATES IN THE INTEREST OF EFFICIENCY IN MILITARY JUSTICE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e4f430c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s531/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (a) of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s830a">section 830a of title 10, United States Code</ref> (article 30a of the Uniform Code of Military Justice), <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> paragraphs (1) and (2) and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following new paragraphs:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e4f6a1d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e4f6a1e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">President.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e4f6a1f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Regulations.</p></sidenote><chapeau>The President shall prescribe regulations for matters relating to proceedings conducted before referral of charges and specifications to court-martial for trial, including the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e4f6a20-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>Pre-referral investigative subpoenas.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e4f6a21-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>Pre-referral warrants or orders for electronic communications.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e4f6a22-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>Pre-referral matters referred by an appellate court.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e4f6a23-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>Pre-referral matters under subsection (c) or (e) of section 806b of this title (article 6b).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e4f6a24-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><chapeau>Pre-referral matters relating to the following:</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e4f6a25-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>Pre-trial confinement of an accused.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e4f9136-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>The mental capacity or mental responsibility of an accused.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e4f9137-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>A request for an individual military counsel.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e4f9138-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>In addition to the matters specified in paragraph (1), the regulations prescribed under that paragraph shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e4f9139-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>set forth the matters that a military judge may rule upon in such proceedings;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e4f913a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e4f913b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Procedures.</p></sidenote><content>include procedures for the review of such rulings;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e4f913c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>include appropriate limitations to ensure that proceedings under this section extend only to matters that would be subject to consideration by a military judge in a general or special court-martial; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e4f913d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>provide such limitations on the relief that may be ordered under this section as the President considers appropriate.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e4f913e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s531/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming and Clerical Amendments</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e4f913f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s531/b/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Heading amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The heading of such section <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y3e4f9140-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658166"><num class="fontsize12" value="830a">“§ 830a.</num><heading class="fontsize12"> Art 30a. Proceedings conducted before referral”</heading></section> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e4f9141-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s531/b/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch47/schVI">subchapter VI of chapter 47 of title 10, United States Code</ref> (the Uniform Code of Military Justice),<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e4f9142-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s830">10 USC 830</ref> prec.<?GPOvSpace 04?></p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the item relating to section 830a (article 30a) and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“830a. 30a. </designator> <label>Proceedings conducted before referral.”.</label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e26988" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s532" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="532">SEC. 532. </num><heading>COMMAND INFLUENCE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e500673-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s532/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s837">Section 837 of title 10, United States Code</ref> (article 37 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice), <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e500674-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s532/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText><b>Unlawfully influencing action of court</b></quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText><b>Command influence</b></quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e500675-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s532/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="amend">amending</amendingAction> subsection (a) to read as follows:<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1360">133 STAT. 1360</page> <quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e505496-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a)</num><paragraph class="inline" id="y3e505497-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>No court-martial convening authority, nor any other commanding officer, may censure, reprimand, or admonish the court or any member, military judge, or counsel thereof, with respect to the findings or sentence adjudged by the court, or with respect to any other exercise of its or his functions in the conduct of the proceeding.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e505498-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>No court-martial convening authority, nor any other commanding officer, may deter or attempt to deter a potential witness from participating in the investigatory process or testifying at a court-martial. The denial of a request to travel at government expense or refusal to make a witness available shall not by itself constitute unlawful command influence.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e505499-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>No person subject to this chapter may attempt to coerce or, by any unauthorized means, attempt to influence the action of a court-martial or any other military tribunal or any member thereof, in reaching the findings or sentence in any case, or the action of any convening, approving, or reviewing authority or preliminary hearing officer with respect to such acts taken pursuant to this chapter as prescribed by the President.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e50549a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><chapeau>Conduct that does not constitute a violation of paragraphs (1) through (3) may include, for example—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e50549b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>general instructional or informational courses in military justice if such courses are designed solely for the purpose of instructing persons on the substantive and procedural aspects of courts-martial;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e50549c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>statements regarding criminal activity or a particular criminal offense that do not advocate a particular disposition, or a particular court-martial finding or sentence, or do not relate to a particular accused; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e50549d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>statements and instructions given in open court by the military judge or counsel.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e50549e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5)</num><subparagraph class="inline" id="y3e50549f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>Notwithstanding paragraphs (1) through (3), but subject to subparagraph (B)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e5054a0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>a superior convening authority or officer may generally discuss matters to consider regarding the disposition of alleged violations of this chapter with a subordinate convening authority or officer; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e5054a1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>a subordinate convening authority or officer may seek advice from a superior convening authority or officer regarding the disposition of an alleged offense under this chapter.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e5054a2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>No superior convening authority or officer may direct a subordinate convening authority or officer to make a particular disposition in a specific case or otherwise substitute the discretion of such authority or such officer for that of the subordinate convening authority or officer.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5054a3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s532/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>in subsection (b)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5054a4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s532/a/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>advanced, in grade</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>advanced in grade</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5054a5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s532/a/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>accused before a court-martial</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>person in a court-martial proceeding</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5054a6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s532/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subsections:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e5054a7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><content>No finding or sentence of a court-martial may be held incorrect on the ground of a violation of this section unless the violation materially prejudices the substantial rights of the accused.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e5054a8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d)</num><paragraph class="inline" id="y3e5054a9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>A superior convening authority or commanding officer may withhold the authority of a subordinate convening authority <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1361">133 STAT. 1361</page> or officer to dispose of offenses in individual cases, types of cases, or generally.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e5054aa-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>Except as provided in paragraph (1) or as otherwise authorized by this chapter, a superior convening authority or commanding officer may not limit the discretion of a subordinate convening authority or officer to act with respect to a case for which the subordinate convening authority or officer has authority to dispose of the offenses.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e5054ab-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s532/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning <ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch47/schVII">subchapter VII of chapter 47 of title 10, United States Code</ref> (the Uniform Code of Military Justice),<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e5054ac-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s836">10 USC 836</ref> prec.<?GPOvSpace 04?></p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the item relating to section 837 (article 37) and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“837. </designator> <label>Art. 37. Command influence.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e5054ad-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s532/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e5054ae-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s837">10 USC 837 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act and shall apply with respect to violations of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s837">section 837 of title 10, United States Code</ref> (article 37 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice), committed on or after such date.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e27223" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s533" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="533">SEC. 533. </num><heading>STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR CERTAIN OFFENSES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e50a2cf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s533/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s843">Section 843 of title 10, United States Code</ref> (article 43 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice), <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e50a2d0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s533/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (a), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>maiming of a child, kidnapping of a child,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>sexual assault of a child,</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e50a2d1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s533/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in subsection (b)(2)(B)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e50a2d2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s533/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> clauses (ii) and (iv); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e50a2d3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s533/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> clause (iii) as clause (ii).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e50a2d4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s533/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e50a2d5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s843">10 USC 843 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act and shall apply with respect to the prosecution of offenses committed before, on, or after the date of the enactment of this Act if the applicable limitation period has not yet expired.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e27289" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s534" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="534">SEC. 534. </num><heading>PUBLIC ACCESS TO DOCKETS, FILINGS, AND COURT RECORDS OF COURTS-MARTIAL OR OTHER RECORDS OF TRIAL OF THE MILITARY JUSTICE SYSTEM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e50f0f6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s534/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s940a">Section 940a of title 10, United States Code</ref> (article 140a of the Uniform Code of Military Justice), <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e50f0f7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s534/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>The Secretary of Defense</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(a) <headingText class="smallCaps">In General</headingText>.—The Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of Homeland Security,</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e50f0f8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s534/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in subsection (a), as designated by paragraph (1)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e50f0f9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s534/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(including with respect to the Coast Guard)</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>military justice system</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e50f0fa-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s534/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in paragraph (4), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>public</quotedText>” before “<quotedText>access to docket information</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e50f0fb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s534/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subsections:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e50f0fc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Protection of Certain Personally Identifiable Information</inline>.—</heading><content>Records of trial, docket information, filings, and other records made publicly accessible in accordance with the uniform standards and criteria for conduct established by the Secretary under subsection (a) shall restrict access to personally identifiable information of minors and victims of crime (including victims of sexual assault and domestic violence), as practicable to the extent <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1362">133 STAT. 1362</page> such information is restricted in electronic filing systems of Federal and State courts.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e51180d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Inapplicability to Certain Dockets and Records</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing in this section shall be construed to provide public access to docket information, filings, or records that are classified, subject to a judicial protective order, or ordered sealed.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e51180e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s534/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e51180f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Applicability.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e511810-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e511811-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s940a">10 USC 940a note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Existing Standards and Criteria</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Homeland Security shall apply to the Coast Guard the standards and criteria for conduct established by the Secretary of Defense under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s940a">section 940a of title 10, United States Code</ref> (article 140a of the Uniform Code of Military Justice), as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act, until such time as the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of Homeland Security, prescribes revised standards and criteria for conduct under such section that implement the amendments made by subsection (a) of this section.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e27403" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s535" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="535">SEC. 535. </num><heading>EXTENSION OF DEFENSE ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON INVESTIGATION, PROSECUTION, AND DEFENSE OF SEXUAL ASSAULT IN THE ARMED FORCES.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 546(f)(1) of the Carl Levin and Howard P. “Buck” McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (<ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1561">10 U.S.C. 1561 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>five</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>10</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d159904e27422" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s536" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="536">SEC. 536. </num><heading>AUTHORITY FOR RETURN OF PERSONAL PROPERTY TO VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT WHO FILE A RESTRICTED REPORT BEFORE CONCLUSION OF RELATED PROCEEDINGS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3e513e22-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 586 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (<ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1561">10 U.S.C. 1561 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e513e23-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s536/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsection (f) as subsection (e);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e513e24-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s536/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (e), as so redesignated, in the subsection heading, by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText><headingText class="smallCaps">in Unrestricted Reporting Cases</headingText></quotedText>” after “<quotedText><headingText class="smallCaps">Proceedings</headingText></quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e513e25-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s536/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e516536-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">“(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Return of Personal Property in Restricted Reporting Cases</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="y3e516537-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The Secretary<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e516538-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Procedures.</p></sidenote> of Defense shall prescribe procedures under which a victim who files a restricted report on an incident of sexual assault may request, at any time, the return of any personal property of the victim obtained as part of the sexual assault forensic examination.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e516539-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>The procedures shall ensure that—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e51653a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e51653b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Confidential information.</p></sidenote><content>a request of a victim under paragraph (1) may be made on a confidential basis and without affecting the restricted nature of the restricted report; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e51653c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>at the time of the filing of the restricted report, a Sexual Assault Response Coordinator or Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Victim Advocate—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e51653d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>informs the victim that the victim may request the return of personal property as described in paragraph (1); and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e51653e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>advises the victim that such a request for the return of personal property may negatively impact a subsequent case adjudication, if the victim later decides to convert the restricted report to an unrestricted report.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e51653f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>Except with respect to personal property returned to a victim under this subsection, nothing in this subsection shall affect <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1363">133 STAT. 1363</page> the requirement to retain a sexual assault forensic examination (SAFE) kit for the period specified in subsection (c)(4)(A).”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d159904e27525" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s537" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="537">SEC. 537. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e516540-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e516541-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s856">10 USC 856 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>GUIDELINES ON SENTENCES FOR OFFENSES COMMITTED UNDER THE UNIFORM CODE OF MILITARY JUSTICE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e51b362-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s537/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Development of Guidelines</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than the date specified in subsection (d), the Secretary of Defense shall develop nonbinding guidelines on sentences for offenses under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch47">chapter 47 of title 10, United States Code</ref> (the Uniform Code of Military Justice). The guidelines shall provide the sentencing authority with a suggested range of punishments, including suggested ranges of confinement, that will generally be appropriate for a violation of each offense under such chapter.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e51b363-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s537/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Sentencing Data</inline>.—</heading><content>In developing the guidelines for sentences under subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall take into account the sentencing data collected by the Military Justice Review Panel pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s946/f/2">section 946(f)(2) of title 10, United States Code</ref> (article 146(f)(2) of the Uniform Code of Military Justice).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e51b364-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s537/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Submittal to Congress</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than the date specified in subsection (d), the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e51b365-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s537/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the guidelines for sentences developed under subsection (a); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e51b366-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s537/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e51b367-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>an assessment of the feasibility and advisability of implementing such guidelines in panel sentencing cases.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e51b368-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s537/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Date Specified</inline>.—</heading><content>The date specified in this subsection is the date that is not later than one year after the date on the which the first report of the Military Justice Review Panel is submitted to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s946/f/5">section 946(f)(5) of title 10, United States Code</ref> (article 146(f)(5) of the Uniform Code of Military Justice).</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e27598" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s538" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="538">SEC. 538. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e51b369-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1044e">10 USC 1044e note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>NOTIFICATION OF SIGNIFICANT EVENTS AND DOCUMENTATION OF PREFERENCE FOR PROSECUTION JURISDICTION FOR VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e52018a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s538/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Notification to Victims of Events in Military Justice Process</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e52018b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s538/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Notification required</inline>.—</heading><content>A member of the Armed Forces who is the victim of an alleged sexual assault by another member of the Armed Forces shall receive notification of each significant event in the military justice process that relates to the investigation, prosecution, and confinement of such other member for such assault.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e52018c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s538/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Documentation</inline>.—</heading><content>Appropriate documentation of each notification made pursuant to paragraph (1) shall be created and maintained in an appropriate system of records of the military department concerned.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e52018d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s538/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Documentation of Victim’s Preference for Prosecution Jurisdiction</inline>.—</heading><content>In the case of a member of the Armed Forces who is the victim of an alleged sexual assault committed by another member of the Armed Forces who is subject to prosecution for such offense both by court-martial under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch47">chapter 47 of title 10, United States Code</ref> (the Uniform Code of Military Justice), and by a civilian court under Federal or State law, appropriate documentation of the preference, if any, of such victim for prosecution of such offense by court-martial or by a civilian court as provided <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1364">133 STAT. 1364</page> for by Rule for Courts-Martial 306(e) (as set forth in the Manual for Courts-Martial, 2019 edition, or any successor rule), shall be created and maintained in an appropriate system of records of the military department concerned.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e52018e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s538/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e52018f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Regulations</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall prescribe regulations implementing this section.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e27662" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s539" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="539">SEC. 539. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e520190-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1561">10 USC 1561 note</ref> prec.</p></sidenote><heading>INCREASE IN NUMBER OF DIGITAL FORENSIC EXAMINERS FOR CERTAIN MILITARY CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIVE ORGANIZATIONS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e5228a1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s539/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Each Secretary of a military department shall take appropriate actions to increase the number of digital forensic examiners in each military criminal investigative organization specified in subsection (b) under the jurisdiction of such Secretary by not fewer than 10 from the authorized number of such examiners for such organization as of September 30, 2019.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e5228a2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s539/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Military Criminal Investigative Organizations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The military criminal investigative organizations specified in this subsection are the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5228a3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s539/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The Army Criminal Investigation Command.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5228a4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s539/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The Naval Criminal Investigative Service.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5228a5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s539/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The Air Force Office of Special Investigations.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e5228a6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s539/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Funding</inline>.—</heading><content>Funds for additional digital forensic examiners as required by subsection (a) for fiscal year 2020, including for compensation, initial training, and equipment, shall be derived from amounts authorized to be appropriated for that fiscal year for the Armed Force concerned for operation and maintenance.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e27714" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="540">SEC. 540. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e524fb7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e524fb8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1561">10 USC 1561 note</ref> prec.</p></sidenote><heading>INCREASE IN INVESTIGATIVE PERSONNEL AND VICTIM WITNESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM LIAISONS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e5276c9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Military Criminal Investigative Services</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of each military department shall increase the number of personnel assigned to the military criminal investigative services of the department with the goal of ensuring, to the extent practicable, that the investigation of any sex-related offense is completed not later than six months after the date on which the investigation is initiated. An investigation shall be considered completed for purposes of the preceding sentence when the active phase of the investigation is sufficiently complete to enable the appropriate authority to reach a decision with respect to the disposition of charges for the sex-related offense.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e5276ca-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps"> Victim Witness Assistance Program Liaisons</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of each military department shall increase the number of personnel serving as Victim Witness Assistance Program liaisons to address personnel shortages in the Victim Witness Assistance Program.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e5276cb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Rule of Construction</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing in this section shall be construed to create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1365">133 STAT. 1365</page></content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e27757" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540A" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="540A">SEC. 540A. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e5276cc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s822">10 USC 822 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>TRAINING FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT INITIAL DISPOSITION AUTHORITIES ON EXERCISE OF DISPOSITION AUTHORITY FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT AND COLLATERAL OFFENSES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e5276cd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540A/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The training for sexual assault initial disposition authorities on the exercise of disposition authority under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch47">chapter 47 of title 10, United States Code</ref> (the Uniform Code of Military Justice), shall include comprehensive training on the exercise of disposition authority with respect to cases for which disposition authority is withheld to such authorities pursuant to the memorandum described in subsection (b) for the purpose of promoting confidence and trust in the military justice process with respect to such cases.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e529dde-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540A/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Memorandum Described</inline>.—</heading><content>The memorandum described in this subsection is the memorandum of the Secretary of Defense titled “Withholding Initial Disposition Authority Under the Uniform Code of Military Justice in Certain Sexual Assault Cases” and dated April 20, 2012, or any successor memorandum.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e27789" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540B" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="540B">SEC. 540B. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e529ddf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1561">10 USC 1561 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>TRAINING FOR COMMANDERS IN THE ARMED FORCES ON THEIR ROLE IN ALL STAGES OF MILITARY JUSTICE IN CONNECTION WITH SEXUAL ASSAULT.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e531310-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540B/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The training provided commanders in the Armed Forces shall include comprehensive training on the role of commanders in all stages of military justice in connection with sexual assaults by members of the Armed Forces.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e531311-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540B/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements To Be Covered</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The training provided pursuant to subsection (a) shall include training on the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e531312-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540B/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The role of commanders in each stage of the military justice process in connection with sexual assault committed by a member of the Armed Forces, including investigation and prosecution.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e531313-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540B/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The role of commanders in assuring that victims of sexual assault described in paragraph (1) are informed of, and have the opportunity to obtain, assistance available for victims of sexual assault by law.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e531314-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540B/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The role of commanders in assuring that victims of sexual assault described in paragraph (1) are afforded the rights and protections available to victims by law.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e531315-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540B/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>The role of commanders in preventing retaliation against victims, their family members, witnesses, first responders, and bystanders for their their complaints, statements, testimony, and status in connection with sexual assault described in paragraph (1), including the role of commanders in ensuring that subordinates in the command are aware of their responsibilities in preventing such retaliation.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e531316-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540B/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>The role of commanders in establishing and maintaining a healthy command climate in connection with reporting on sexual assault described in paragraph (1), and in the response of the commander, subordinates in the command, and other personnel in the command to such sexual assault, such reporting, and the military justice process in connection with such sexual assault.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e531317-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540B/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>Any other matters on the role of commanders in connection with sexual assault described in paragraph (1) that the Secretary of Defense considers appropriate for purposes of this section.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e531318-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540B/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Incorporation of Best Practices</inline>.—</heading><page identifier="/us/stat/133/1366">133 STAT. 1366</page> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e531319-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540B/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The training provided pursuant to subsection (a) shall incorporate best practices on all matters covered by the training.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e53131a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540B/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Identification of best practices</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretaries of the military departments shall, acting through the training and doctrine commands of the Armed Forces, undertake from time to time surveys and other reviews of the matters covered by the training provided pursuant to subsection (a) in order to identify and incorporate into such training the most current practicable best practices on such matters.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e53131b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540B/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Uniformity</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that the training provided pursuant to subsection (a) is, to the extent practicable, uniform across the Armed Forces.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e27886" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540C" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="540C">SEC. 540C. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e53131c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s830">10 USC 830 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>TIMELY DISPOSITION OF NONPROSECUTABLE SEX-RELATED OFFENSES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e533a2d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540C/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e533a2e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Policy Required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall develop and implement a policy to ensure the timely disposition of nonprosecutable sex-related offenses.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e533a2f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540C/b" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Nonprosecutable Sex-related Offense Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “<term>nonprosecutable sex-related offense</term>” means an alleged sex-related offense (as that term is defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1044e/g">section 1044e(g) of title 10, United States Code</ref>) that a court-martial convening authority has declined to refer for trial by a general or special court-martial under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch47">chapter 47 of title 10, United States Code</ref> (the Uniform Code of Military Justice), due to a determination that there is insufficient evidence to support prosecution of the sex-related offense.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e27924" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540D" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="540D">SEC. 540D. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e533a30-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e533a31-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1561">10 USC 1561 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE-WIDE POLICY AND MILITARY DEPARTMENT-SPECIFIC PROGRAMS ON REINVIGORATION OF THE PREVENTION OF SEXUAL ASSAULT INVOLVING MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e538852-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540D/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Policy Required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall develop and issue a comprehensive policy for the Department of Defense to reinvigorate the prevention of sexual assault involving members of the Armed Forces.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e538853-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540D/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Policy Elements</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e538854-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540D/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The policy required by subsection (a) shall include the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e538855-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540D/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>Education and training for members of the Armed Forces on the prevention of sexual assault.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e538856-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540D/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>Elements for programs designed to encourage and promote healthy relationships among members of the Armed Forces.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e538857-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540D/b/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>Elements for programs designed to empower and enhance the role of non-commissioned officers in the prevention of sexual assault.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e53af68-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540D/b/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>Elements for programs to foster social courage among members of the Armed Forces to encourage and promote intervention in situations in order to prevent sexual assault.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e53af69-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540D/b/1/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>Processes and mechanisms designed to address behaviors among members of the Armed Forces that are included in the continuum of harm that frequently results in sexual assault.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1367">133 STAT. 1367</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e53af6a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540D/b/1/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>Elements for programs designed to address alcohol abuse, including binge drinking, among members of the Armed Forces.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e53af6b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540D/b/1/G" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">(G) </num><content>Such other elements, processes, mechanisms, and other matters as the Secretary of Defense considers appropriate.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e53af6c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540D/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Continuum of harm resulting in sexual assault</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of paragraph (1)(E), the continuum of harm that frequently results in sexual assault includes hazing, sexual harassment, and related behaviors (including language choices, off-hand statements, jokes, and unconscious attitudes or biases) that create a permissive climate for sexual assault.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e53af6d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540D/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Programs Required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the issuance of the policy required by subsection (a), each Secretary of a military department shall develop and implement for each Armed Force under the jurisdiction of such Secretary a program to reinvigorate the prevention of sexual assaults involving members of the Armed Forces. Each program shall include the elements, processes, mechanisms, and other matters developed by the Secretary of Defense pursuant to subsection (a) tailored to the requirements and circumstances of the Armed Force or Armed Forces concerned.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e28019" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540E" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="540E">SEC. 540E. </num><heading>RECOMMENDATIONS ON SEPARATE PUNITIVE ARTICLE IN THE UNIFORM CODE OF MILITARY JUSTICE ON SEXUAL HARASSMENT.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Not later<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e53af6e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reports.</p></sidenote> than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report containing such recommendations as the Secretary considers appropriate with respect to the establishment of a separate punitive article in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch47">chapter 47 of title 10, United States Code</ref> (the Uniform Code of Military Justice), on sexual harassment.</content></section> <section id="d159904e28033" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540F" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="540F">SEC. 540F. </num><heading>REPORT ON MILITARY JUSTICE SYSTEM INVOLVING ALTERNATIVE AUTHORITY FOR DETERMINING WHETHER TO PREFER OR REFER CHANGES FOR FELONY OFFENSES UNDER THE UNIFORM CODE OF MILITARY JUSTICE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e5472bf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540F/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report Required</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5472c0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540F/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e5472c1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Study.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 300 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report setting forth the results of a study, conducted for purposes of the report, on the feasibility and advisability of an alternative military justice system in which determinations as to whether to prefer or refer charges for trial by court-martial for any offense specified in paragraph (2) is made by a judge advocate in grade O–6 or higher who has significant experience in criminal litigation and is outside of the chain of command of the member subject to the charges rather than by a commanding officer of the member who is in the chain of command of the member.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5472c2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540F/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Specified offense</inline>.—</heading><content>An offense specified in this paragraph is any offense under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch47">chapter 47 of title 10, United States Code</ref> (the Uniform Code of Military Justice), for which the maximum punishment authorized includes confinement for more than one year.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1368">133 STAT. 1368</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e5472c3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540F/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e5472c4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analyses.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The study required for purposes of the report under subsection (a) shall address the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5472c5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540F/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Relevant procedural, legal, and policy implications and considerations of the alternative military justice system described in subsection (a).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5472c6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540F/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>An analysis of the following in connection with the implementation and maintenance of the alternative military justice system:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5472c7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540F/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>Legal personnel requirements.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5472c8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540F/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>Changes in force structure.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5472c9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540F/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>Amendments to law.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5472ca-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540F/b/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>Impacts on the timeliness and efficiency of legal processes and court-martial adjudications.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5472cb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540F/b/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>Potential legal challenges to the system.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5472cc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540F/b/2/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>Potential changes in prosecution and conviction rates.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5472cd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540F/b/2/G" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">(G) </num><content>Potential impacts on the preservation of good order and discipline, including the ability of a commander to carry out nonjudicial punishment and other administrative actions.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5472ce-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540F/b/2/H" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="H">(H) </num><content>Such other considerations as the Secretary considers appropriate.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5472cf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540F/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>A comparative analysis of the military justice systems of relevant foreign allies with the current military justice system of the United States and the alternative military justice system, including whether or not approaches of the military justice systems of such allies to determinations described in subsection (a) are appropriate for the military justice system of the United States.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5472d0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540F/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e5472d1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><chapeau>An assessment of the feasibility and advisability of conducting a pilot program to assess the feasibility and advisability of the alternative military justice system, and, if the pilot program is determined to be feasible and advisable—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5472d2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540F/b/4/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>an analysis of potential legal issues in connection with the pilot program, including potential issues for appeals; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5472d3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540F/b/4/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e5472d4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e5472d5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><chapeau>recommendations on the following:</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e5472d6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540F/b/4/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>The populations to be subject to the pilot program.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e5472d7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540F/b/4/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>The duration of the pilot program.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e5472d8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540F/b/4/B/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>Metrics to measure the effectiveness of the pilot program.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e5472d9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540F/b/4/B/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>The resources to be used to conduct the pilot program.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e28185" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540G" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="540G">SEC. 540G. </num><heading>REPORT ON STANDARDIZATION AMONG THE MILITARY DEPARTMENTS IN COLLECTION AND PRESENTATION OF INFORMATION ON MATTERS WITHIN THE MILITARY JUSTICE SYSTEM.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3e5499ea-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Not later<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e5499eb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote> than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall, in consultation with the Secretaries of the military departments, submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report setting forth the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5499ec-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540G/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e5499ed-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plan.</p></sidenote><content>A plan for actions to provide for standardization, to the extent practicable, among the military departments in the collection and presentation of information on matters within <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1369">133 STAT. 1369</page> their military justice systems, including information collected and maintained for purposes of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s940a">section 940a of title 10, United States Code</ref> (article 140a of the Uniform Code of Military Justice), and such other information as the Secretary considers appropriate.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5499ee-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540G/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e5499ef-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment of the feasibility and advisability of establishing and maintaining a single, Department of Defense-wide data management system for the standardized collection and presentation of information described in paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d159904e28219" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540H" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="540H">SEC. 540H. </num><heading>REPORT ON EXPANSION OF AIR FORCE SAFE TO REPORT POLICY ACROSS THE ARMED FORCES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e54c100-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540H/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e54c101-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e54c102-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not late than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall, in consultation with the Secretaries of the military departments and the Secretary of Homeland Security, submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report setting forth an assessment of the feasibility and advisability of expanding the applicability of the safe to report policy described in subsection (b) so that the policy applies across the Armed Forces.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e54c103-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540H/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Safe to Report Policy</inline>.—</heading><content>The safe to report policy described in this subsection is the policy, currently applicable in the Air Force alone, under which a member of the Armed Forces who is the victim of an alleged sexual assault committed by another member of the Armed Forces, but who may have committed minor collateral misconduct at or about the time of such alleged sexual assault, or whose minor collateral misconduct at or about such time is discovered only as a result of the investigation into such alleged sexual assault, may report such alleged sexual assault to proper authorities without fear or receipt of discipline in connection with such minor collateral misconduct.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e28247" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540I" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="540I">SEC. 540I. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e54c104-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s810">10 USC 810 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>ASSESSMENT OF RACIAL, ETHNIC, AND GENDER DISPARITIES IN THE MILITARY JUSTICE SYSTEM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e55ab65-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540I/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall provide for the carrying out of the activities described in subsections (b) and (c) in order to improve the ability of the Department of Defense to detect and address racial, ethnic, and gender disparities in the military justice system.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e55ab66-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540I/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e55ab67-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Secretary of Defense and Related Activities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The activities described in this subsection are the following, to be commenced or carried out (as applicable) by not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e55ab68-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540I/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>For each court-martial conducted by an Armed Force after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall require the head of the Armed Force concerned—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e55ab69-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540I/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>to record the race, ethnicity, and gender of the victim and the accused, and such other demographic information about the victim and the accused as the Secretary considers appropriate;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e55ab6a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540I/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>to include data based on the information described in subparagraph (A) in the annual military justice reports of the Armed Force.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e55ab6b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540I/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e55ab6c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e55ab6d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Guidance.</p></sidenote><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretaries of the military departments and the Secretary of Homeland Security, shall issue guidance that—</chapeau><page identifier="/us/stat/133/1370">133 STAT. 1370</page> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e55ab6e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540I/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e55ab6f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Criteria.</p></sidenote><content>establishes criteria to determine when data indicating possible racial, ethnic, or gender disparities in the military justice process should be further reviewed; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e55ab70-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540I/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>describes how such a review should be conducted.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e55ab71-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540I/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e55ab72-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretaries of the military departments and the Secretary of Homeland Security, shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e55ab73-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540I/b/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e55ab74-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluation.</p></sidenote><content>conduct an evaluation to identify the causes of any racial, ethnic, or gender disparities identified in the military justice system;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e55ab75-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540I/b/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>take steps to address the causes of any such disparities, as appropriate.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e55ab76-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540I/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">DAC–IPAD Activities</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e55ab77-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540I/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e55ab78-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reviews.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e55ab79-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The activities described in this subsection are the following, to be conducted by the independent committee DAC–IPAD:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e55d28a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540I/c/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>A review and assessment, by fiscal year, of the race and ethnicity of members of the Armed Forces accused of a penetrative sexual assault offense or contact sexual assault offense in an unrestricted report made pursuant to Department of Defense Instruction 6495.02, including an unrestricted report involving a spouse or intimate partner, in all cases completed in each fiscal year assessed.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e55d28b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540I/c/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>A review and assessment, by fiscal year, of the race and ethnicity of members of the Armed Forces against whom charges were preferred pursuant to Rule for Courts-Martial 307 for a penetrative sexual assault offense or contact sexual assault offense in all cases completed in each fiscal year assessed.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e55d28c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540I/c/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>A review and assessment, by fiscal year, of the race and ethnicity of members of the Armed Forces who were convicted of a penetrative sexual assault offense or contact sexual assault offense in all cases completed in each fiscal year assessed.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e55d28d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540I/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Information from federal agencies</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e55d28e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540I/c/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Upon request by the chair of the committee, a department or agency of the Federal Government shall provide information that the committee considers necessary to conduct reviews and assessments required by paragraph (1), including military criminal investigation files, charge sheets, records of trial, and personnel records.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e55d28f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540I/c/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e55d290-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Records.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Handling, storage, and return</inline>.—</heading><content>The committee shall handle and store all records received and reviewed under this subsection in accordance with applicable privacy laws and Department of Defense policy, and shall return all records so received in a timely manner.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e55d291-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540I/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the committee shall submit to the Secretary of Defense, and to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives, a report setting forth the results of the reviews and assessments required by paragraph (1).<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e55d292-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e55d293-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote> The report shall include such recommendations for legislative or administrative action as the committee considers appropriate in light of such results.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e55d294-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540I/c/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this subsection:<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1371">133 STAT. 1371</page></chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e55d295-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540I/c/4/A" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>The term “<term>independent committee DAC–IPAD</term>” means the independent committee established by the Secretary of Defense under section 546 of the Carl Levin and Howard P. “Buck” McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (<ref href="/us/pl/113/291">Public Law 113–291</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/128/3374">128 Stat. 3374</ref>), commonly known as the “DAC-IPAD”.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e55d296-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540I/c/4/B" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>The term “<term>case</term>” means an unrestricted report of any penetrative sexual assault offense or contact sexual assault offense made against a member of the Armed Forces pursuant to Department of Defense Instruction 6495.02, including any unrestricted report involving a spouses or intimate partner for which an investigation has been opened by a criminal investigative organization.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e55d297-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540I/c/4/C" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>The term “<term>completed</term>”, with respect to a case, means that the case was tried to verdict, dismissed without further action, or dismissed and then resolved by non-judicial or administrative proceedings.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e55d298-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540I/c/4/D" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>The term “<term>contact sexual assault offense</term>” means aggravated sexual contact, abusive sexual contact, wrongful sexual contact, and attempts to commit such offenses under the Uniform Code of Military Justice.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e55d299-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540I/c/4/E" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>The term “<term>penetrative sexual assault offense</term>” means rape, aggravated sexual assault, sexual assault, forcible sodomy, and attempts to commit such offenses under the Uniform Code of Military Justice.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e28467" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540J" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="540J">SEC. 540J. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e55d29a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s810">10 USC 810 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>PILOT PROGRAMS ON DEFENSE INVESTIGATORS IN THE MILITARY JUSTICE SYSTEM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e5647cb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540J/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each Secretary of a military department shall carry out a pilot program on defense investigators within the military justice system under the jurisdiction of such Secretary in order to do the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5647cc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540J/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e5647cd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><chapeau>Determine whether the presence of defense investigators within such military justice system will—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5647ce-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540J/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>make such military justice system more effective in providing an effective defense for the accused; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5647cf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540J/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>make such military justice system more fair and efficient.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5647d0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540J/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e5647d1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>Otherwise assess the feasibility and advisability of defense investigators as an element of such military justice system.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e5647d2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540J/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5647d3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540J/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Interview of victim</inline>.—</heading><content>A defense investigator may question a victim under a pilot program only upon a request made through the Special Victims’ Counsel or other counsel if the victim does not have such counsel.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5647d4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540J/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Uniformity across military justice systems</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that the personnel and activities of defense investigators under the pilot programs are, to the extent practicable, uniform across the military justice systems of the military departments.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e5647d5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540J/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5647d6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540J/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e5647d7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than three years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall, in consultation with the Secretaries of the military departments, submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1372">133 STAT. 1372</page> Senate and the House of Representatives a report on the pilot programs under subsection (a).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5647d8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540J/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report required by paragraph (1) shall include the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5647d9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540J/c/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>A description of each pilot program, including the personnel and activities of defense investigators under such pilot program.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5647da-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540J/c/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e5647db-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment of the feasibility and advisability of establishing and maintaining defense investigators as an element of the military justice systems of the military departments.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5647dc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540J/c/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e5647dd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e5647de-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>If the assessment under subparagraph (B) is that the establishment and maintenance of defense investigators as an element of the military justice systems of the military departments is feasible and advisable, such recommendations for legislative and administrative action as the Secretary of Defense considers appropriate to establish and maintain defense investigators as an element of the military justice systems.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5647df-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540J/c/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>Any other matters the Secretary of Defense considers appropriate.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e28599" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540K" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="540K">SEC. 540K. </num><heading>REPORT ON PRESERVATION OF RECOURSE TO RESTRICTED REPORT ON SEXUAL ASSAULT FOR VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT FOLLOWING CERTAIN VICTIM OR THIRD-PARTY COMMUNICATIONS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e569600-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540K/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e569601-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e569602-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report Required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report making findings and recommendations on the feasibility and advisability of a policy for the Department of Defense that would permit a victim of a sexual assault, that is or may be investigated as a result of a communication described in subsection (b), which victim is a member of the Armed Forces or an adult dependent of a member of the Armed Forces, to have the reporting on the sexual assault be treated as a restricted report without regard to the party initiating or receiving such communication.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e56bd13-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540K/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Communications</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A communication described in this subsection is a communication reporting a sexual assault as follows:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e56bd14-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540K/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>By the victim to a member of the Armed Forces, whether a commissioned officer or a noncommissioned officer, in the chain of command of the victim or the victim’s military sponsor.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e56bd15-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540K/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>By the victim to military law enforcement personnel or personnel of a military criminal investigative organization (MCIO).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e56bd16-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540K/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>By any individual other than victim.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e56bd17-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540K/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Scope of Findings and Recommendations</inline>.—</heading><content>The report required by subsection (a) may include recommendations for new provisions of statute or regulations, or modification of current statute or regulations, that may be required to put into effect the findings and recommendations described in subsection (a).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e56bd18-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540K/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Consultation</inline>.—</heading><content>In preparing the report required by subsection (a), the Secretary shall consult with the Defense Advisory Committee on Investigation, Prosecution, and Defense of Sexual Assault in the Armed Forces (DAC–IPAD) under section 546 of <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1373">133 STAT. 1373</page> the Carl Levin and Howard P. “Buck” McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (<ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1561">10 U.S.C. 1561 note</ref>).</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e28667" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540L" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="540L">SEC. 540L. </num><heading>REPORT ON ESTABLISHMENT OF GUARDIAN AD LITEM PROGRAM FOR CERTAIN MILITARY DEPENDENTS WHO ARE A VICTIM OR WITNESS OF AN OFFENSE UNDER THE UNIFORM CODE OF MILITARY JUSTICE INVOLVING ABUSE OR EXPLOITATION.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e570b39-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540L/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report Required</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e57324a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540L/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e57324b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report setting forth an assessment of the feasibility and advisability of establishing a guardian ad litem program for military dependents described in paragraph (2) who are a victim or witness of an offense under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch47">chapter 47 of title 10, United States Code</ref> (the Uniform Code of Military Justice), that involves an element of abuse or exploitation in order to protect the best interests of such dependents in a court-martial of such offense.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e57324c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540L/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Covered dependents</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The military dependents described in this paragraph are as follows:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e57324d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540L/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>Military dependents under 12 years of age.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e57324e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540L/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>Military dependents who lack mental or other capacity.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e57324f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540L/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report required by subsection (a) shall include the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e573250-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540L/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e573251-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment of the feasibility and advisability of establishing a guardian ad litem program as described in subsection (a).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e573252-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540L/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>If establishment of the guardian ad litem program is considered feasible and advisable, the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e573253-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540L/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>A description of administrative requirements in connection with the program, including the following:</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e573254-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540L/b/2/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e573255-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Memoranda.</p></sidenote><content>Any memoranda of understanding between the Department of Defense and State and local authorities required for purposes of the program.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e573256-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540L/b/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>The personnel, funding, and other resources required for purposes of the program.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e573257-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540L/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>Best practices for the program (as determined in consultation with appropriate civilian experts on child advocacy).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e573258-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540L/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e573259-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e57325a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>Such recommendations for legislative and administration action to implement the program as the Secretary considers appropriate.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e28771" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540M" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="540M">SEC. 540M. </num><heading>COMPTROLLER GENERAL OF THE UNITED STATES REPORT ON IMPLEMENTATION BY THE ARMED FORCES OF RECENT STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS ON SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION AND RESPONSE IN THE MILITARY.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e57807b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540M/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e57807c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Study.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report Required</inline>.—</heading><content>The Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report, in writing, on a study, conducted by the Comptroller General for purposes of the report, on the implementation by the Armed Forces of statutory requirements on sexual assault prevention and response in the military in the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004 (<ref href="/us/pl/108/136">Public Law 108–136</ref>) and each succeeding national <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1374">133 STAT. 1374</page> defense authorization Act through the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/232">Public Law 115–232</ref>).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e57807d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540M/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report required by subsection (a) shall include the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e57807e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540M/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e57807f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">List.</p></sidenote><chapeau>A list and citation of each statutory requirement (whether codified or uncodified) on sexual assault prevention and response in the military in each national defense authorization Act specified in paragraph (1), including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e578080-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540M/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>whether such statutory requirement is still in force; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e578081-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540M/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>if such statutory requirement is no longer in force, the date of the repeal or expiration of such requirement.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e578082-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540M/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e578083-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p></sidenote><chapeau>For each statutory requirement listed pursuant to paragraph (1), the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e578084-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540M/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>An assessment of the extent to which such requirement was implemented, or is currently being implemented, as applicable, by each Armed Force to which such requirement applied or applies.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e578085-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540M/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>A description and assessment of the actions taken by each of the Department of Defense, the military department concerned, and the Armed Force concerned to assess and determine the effectiveness of actions taken pursuant to such requirement in meeting its intended objective.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e578086-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540M/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Any other matters in connection with the statutory requirements specified in subsection (a), and the implementation of such requirements by the Armed Forces, that the Comptroller General considers appropriate.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e578087-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540M/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e578088-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e578089-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e57808a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefings</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than May 1, 2020, the Comptroller General shall provide to the committees referred to in subsection (a) one or more briefings on the status of the study required by subsection (a), including any preliminary findings and recommendations of the Comptroller General as a result of the study as of the date of such briefing.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e28864" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540N" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="540N">SEC. 540N. </num><heading>SENSE OF CONGRESS ON THE PORT CHICAGO 50.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3e57a79b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  It is the sense of Congress that—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e57a79c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540N/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the American people should recognize the role of racial bias during the era in which the prosecution and convictions of the Port Chicago 50 took place for mutiny following the deadliest home-front disaster in World War II, in which 320 were killed on July 17, 1944, during a munitions explosion; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e57a79d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stD/s540N/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in light of the well-documented challenges associated with uniformed service by African Americans during this era, the Secretary of the Navy should, as appropriate, recommend executive action in favor of the 49 remaining Sailors with general court-martial convictions and the 207 remaining Sailors with summary court-martial convictions.</content></paragraph> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d159904e28882" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="E">Subtitle E—</num><heading>Other Legal Matters</heading> <section id="d159904e28887" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s541" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="541">SEC. 541. </num><heading>IMPROVEMENT OF CERTAIN SPECIAL VICTIMS’ COUNSEL AUTHORITIES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e57f5be-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s541/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Enhancement of Legal Consultation and Assistance in Connection With Potential Victim Benefits</inline>.—</heading><content>Paragraph <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1375">133 STAT. 1375</page> (8)(D) of subsection (b) of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1044e">section 1044e of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and other</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, section 1408(h) of this title, and other</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e57f5bf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s541/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Expansion of Legal Assistance Authorized to Include Consultation and Assistance for Retaliation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subsection (b) of such section <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> further—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e57f5c0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s541/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> paragraph (10) as paragraph (11); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e57f5c1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s541/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after paragraph (9) the following new paragraph (10):<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3e581cd2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="10">“(10) </num><chapeau>Legal consultation and assistance in connection with an incident of retaliation, whether such incident occurs before, during, or after the conclusion of any criminal proceedings, including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e581cd3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>in understanding the rights and protections afforded to victims of retaliation;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e581cd4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>in the filing of complaints; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e581cd5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>in any resulting military justice proceedings.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e581cd6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s541/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Staffing Caseload Levels</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Such section is further amended—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e581cd7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s541/c/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsections (g) and (h) as subsections (h) and (i), respectively; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e581cd8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s541/c/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after subsection (f) the following new subsection (g):<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e581cd9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">“(g) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e581cda-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Staffing Caseload Levels</inline>.—</heading><content>Commencing not later than four years after the date of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020, each Secretary concerned shall ensure that the number of Special Victims’ Counsel serving in each military department (and with respect to the Coast Guard) is sufficient to ensure that the average caseload of a Special Victims’ Counsel does not exceed, to the extent practicable, 25 cases any given time.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e29011" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s542" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="542">SEC. 542. </num><heading>AVAILABILITY OF SPECIAL VICTIMS’ COUNSEL AT MILITARY INSTALLATIONS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e586afb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s542/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Deadline for Availability</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1044e/f">Section 1044e(f) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e586afc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4)</num><subparagraph class="inline" id="y3e586afd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>Subject to subparagraph (B), if a Special Victims’ Counsel is not available at a military installation for access by a member of the armed forces who requests access to a Special Victims’ Counsel, a Special Victims’ Counsel shall be made available at such installation for access by such member by not later than 72 hours after such request.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e586afe-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>If the Secretary concerned determines that, due to exigent circumstances related to military activities, a Special Victims’ Counsel cannot be made available to a member of the armed forces within the time period required by subparagraph (A), the Secretary concerned shall ensure that a Special Victims’ Counsel is made available to such member as soon as is practical under such circumstances.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e586aff-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s542/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e586b00-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report on Civilian Support of SVCs</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, each Secretary of a military department shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report setting forth the assessment of such Secretary of the feasibility and advisability of establishing and maintaining for each Special <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1376">133 STAT. 1376</page> Victims’ Counsel under the jurisdiction of such Secretary one or more civilian positions for the purpose of—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e586b01-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s542/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>providing support to such Special Victims’ Counsel; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e586b02-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s542/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>ensuring continuity and the preservation of institutional knowledge in transitions between the service of individuals as such Special Victims’ Counsel.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e29076" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s543" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="543">SEC. 543. </num><heading>NOTIFICATION OF ISSUANCE OF MILITARY PROTECTIVE ORDER TO CIVILIAN LAW ENFORCEMENT.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e58b923-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s543/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Notification of Issuance</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1567a">Section 1567a of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e58b924-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s543/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e58b925-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><content>in subsection (a), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and any individual involved in the order does not reside on a military installation at any time during the duration of the military protective order, the commander of the military installation shall notify</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, the commander of the unit to which the member is assigned shall, not later than seven days after the date of the issuance of the order, notify</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e58b926-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s543/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsection (b) as subsection (c);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e58b927-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s543/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after subsection (a) the following new subsection (b);<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e58e038-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e58e039-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Notification in Event of Transfer</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In the event that a member of the armed forces against whom a military protective order is issued is transferred to another unit—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e58e03a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau>not later than the date of the transfer, the commander of the unit from which the member is transferred shall notify the commander of the unit to which the member is transferred of—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e58e03b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>the issuance of the protective order; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e58e03c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>the individuals involved in the order; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e58e03d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>not later than seven days after receiving the notice under paragraph (1), the commander of the unit to which the member is transferred shall provide notice of the order to the appropriate civilian authorities in accordance with subsection (a).”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e58e03e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s543/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>in subsection (c), as so redesignated, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>commander of the military installation</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>commander of the unit to which the member is assigned</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e58e03f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s543/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Report Required</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than March 1, 2021, and each year thereafter through 2025, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that identifies—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e58e040-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s543/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the number of military protective orders issued in the calendar year preceding the year in which the report is submitted; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e58e041-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s543/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the number of such orders that were reported to appropriate civilian authorities in accordance with <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1567a/a">section 1567a(a) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, in such preceding year.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e29198" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s544" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="544">SEC. 544. </num><heading>COPYRIGHT PROTECTION FOR CIVILIAN FACULTY OF CERTAIN ACCREDITED INSTITUTIONS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3e592d62-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t17/s105">Section 105 of title 17, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e592d63-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s544/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(a) In general.—</quotedText>” before “<quotedText>Copyright</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e592d64-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s544/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e597b85-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Copyright Protection of Certain of Works</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to subsection (c), the covered author of a covered work owns the copyright to that covered work.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1377">133 STAT. 1377</page></content></subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e597b86-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Use by Federal Government</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense may direct the covered author of a covered work to provide the Federal Government with an irrevocable, royalty-free, world-wide, nonexclusive license to reproduce, distribute, perform, or display such covered work for purposes of the United States Government.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e597b87-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e597b88-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>The term ‘<term>covered author</term>’ means a civilian member of the faculty of a covered institution.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e597b89-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>The term ‘<term>covered institution</term>’ means the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e597b8a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>National Defense University.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e597b8b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>United States Military Academy.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e597b8c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>Army War College.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e597b8d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>United States Army Command and General Staff College.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e597b8e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><content>United States Naval Academy.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e597b8f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">“(F) </num><content>Naval War College.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e597b90-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">“(G) </num><content>Naval Post Graduate School.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e597b91-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="H">“(H) </num><content>Marine Corps University.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e597b92-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>United States Air Force Academy.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e597b93-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="J">“(J) </num><content>Air University.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e597b94-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="K">“(K) </num><content>Defense Language Institute.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e597b95-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="L">“(L) </num><content>United States Coast Guard Academy.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e597b96-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>The term ‘<term>covered work</term>’ means a literary work produced by a covered author in the course of employment at a covered institution for publication by a scholarly press or journal.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d159904e29339" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s545" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="545">SEC. 545. </num><heading>TERMINATION OF LEASES OF PREMISES AND MOTOR VEHICLES OF SERVICEMEMBERS WHO INCUR CATASTROPHIC INJURY OR ILLNESS OR DIE WHILE IN MILITARY SERVICE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e59a2a7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s545/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Catastrophic Injuries and Illnesses</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (a) of section 305 of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s3955">50 U.S.C. 3955</ref>), as amended by section 301 of the Veterans Benefits and Transition Act of 2018 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/407">Public Law 115–407</ref>), is further amended by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e59a2a8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e59a2a9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Catastrophic injury or illness of lessee</inline>.—</heading><content>The spouse of the lessee on a lease described in subsection (b) may terminate the lease during the one-year period beginning on the date on which the lessee incurs a catastrophic injury or illness (as that term is defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t37/s439/g">section 439(g) of title 37, United States Code</ref>), if the lessee incurs the catastrophic injury or illness during a period of military service or while performing full-time National Guard duty, active Guard and Reserve duty, or inactive-duty training (as such terms are defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s101/d">section 101(d) of title 10, United States Code</ref>).”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e59a2aa-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s545/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Deaths</inline>.—</heading><content>Paragraph (3) of such subsection <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>in subsection (b)(1)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>in subsection (b)</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e29403" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s546" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="546">SEC. 546. </num><heading>MILITARY ORDERS REQUIRED FOR TERMINATION OF LEASES PURSUANT TO THE SERVICEMEMBERS CIVIL RELIEF ACT.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3e59c9bb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 305(i) of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s3955">50 U.S.C. 3955</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e59c9bc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s546/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(including orders for separation or retirement)</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>official military orders</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e59c9bd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s546/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraph:<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1378">133 STAT. 1378</page> <quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3e59c9be-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e59c9bf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Definition.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Permanent change of station</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘<term>permanent change of station</term>’ includes separation or retirement from military service.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d159904e29451" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s547" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="547">SEC. 547. </num><heading>PRESERVATION OF RIGHT TO BRING CLASS ACTION UNDER SERVICEMEMBERS CIVIL RELIEF ACT.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e59f0d0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s547/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 802(a) of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s4042/a">50 U.S.C. 4042(a)</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5a17e1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s547/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and</quotedText>” at the end;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5a17e2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s547/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in paragraph (2), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the period at the end and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>; and</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5a17e3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s547/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3e5a17e4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>be a representative party on behalf of members of a class or be a member of a class, in accordance with the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, notwithstanding any previous agreement to the contrary.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e5a17e5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s547/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e5a17e6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t50/s4042">50 USC 4042 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Construction</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by subsection (a) shall not be construed to imply that a person aggrieved by a violation of such Act did not have a right to bring a civil action as a representative party on behalf of members of a class or be a member of a class in a civil action before the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e29523" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s548" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="548">SEC. 548. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e5a17e7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1044">10 USC 1044 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>LEGAL COUNSEL FOR VICTIMS OF ALLEGED DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OFFENSES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e5ab428-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s548/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e5ab429-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than December 1, 2020, the Secretary of Defense shall carry out a program to provide legal counsel (referred to in this section as “Counsel”) to victims of alleged domestic violence offenses who are otherwise eligible for military legal assistance under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1044">section 1044 of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e5ab42a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s548/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Form of Implementation</inline>.—</heading><content>The program required under subsection (a) may be carried out as part of another program of the Department of Defense or through the establishment of a separate program.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e5ab42b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s548/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Training and Terms</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that Counsel—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5ab42c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s548/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>receive specialized training in legal issues commonly associated with alleged domestic violence offenses; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5ab42d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s548/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>to the extent practicable, serve as Counsel for a period of not less than 2 years.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e5ab42e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s548/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Attorney-client Relationship</inline>.—</heading><content>The relationship between a Counsel and a victim in the provision of legal advice and assistance shall be the relationship between an attorney and client.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e5ab42f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s548/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Paralegal Support</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that sufficient trained paralegal support is provided to Counsel under the program.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e5ab430-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s548/f" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report Required</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5ab431-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s548/f/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on the implementation of the program under subsection (a).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5ab432-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s548/f/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report required under paragraph (1) shall include the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5ab433-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s548/f/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e5ab434-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>A description and assessment of the manner in which the Department of Defense will implement the program required under subsection (a).<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1379">133 STAT. 1379</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5ab435-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s548/f/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>An explanation of whether the program will be carried out as part of another program of the Department or through the establishment of a separate program.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5ab436-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s548/f/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>A comprehensive description of the additional personnel, resources, and training that will be required to implement the program, including identification of the specific number of additional billets that will be needed to staff the program.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5ab437-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s548/f/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e5ab438-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e5ab439-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>Recommendations for any modifications to law that may be necessary to effectively and efficiently implement the program.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e5ab43a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s548/g" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">(g) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e5ab43b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1044">10 USC 1044 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Alleged Domestic Violence Offense Defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “<term>alleged domestic violence offense</term>” means any allegation of—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5ab43c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s548/g/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>a violation of section 928(b), 928b(1), 928b(5), or 930 of <ref href="/us/usc/t10">title 10, United States Code</ref> (article 128(b), 128b(1), 128b(5), or 130 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice), when committed against a spouse, intimate partner, or immediate family member;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5ab43d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s548/g/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>a violation of any other provision of subchapter X of chapter 47 of such title (the Uniform Code of Military Justice), when committed against a spouse, intimate partner, or immediate family member; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5ab43e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s548/g/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>an attempt to commit an offense specified in paragraph (1) or (2) as punishable under section 880 of such title (article 80 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice).</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e29686" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s549" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="549">SEC. 549. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e5ab43f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s806b">10 USC 806b note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>NOTICE TO VICTIMS OF ALLEGED SEXUAL ASSAULT OF PENDENCY OF FURTHER ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION FOLLOWING A DETERMINATION NOT TO REFER TO TRIAL BY COURT-MARTIAL.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Under regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Defense, upon a determination not to refer a case of alleged sexual assault for trial by court-martial under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch47">chapter 47 of title 10, United States Code</ref> (the Uniform Code of Military Justice), the commander making such determination shall periodically notify the victim of the status of a final determination on further action on such case, whether non-judicial punishment under section 815 of such title (article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice), other administrative action, or no further action.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e5adb50-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote> Such notifications shall continue not less frequently than monthly until such final determination.</content></section> <section id="d159904e29705" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s550" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="550">SEC. 550. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e5adb51-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s552">5 USC 552 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>TREATMENT OF INFORMATION IN CATCH A SERIAL OFFENDER PROGRAM FOR CERTAIN PURPOSES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e5adb52-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s550/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Treatment Under FOIA</inline>.—</heading><content>Victim disclosures under the Catch a Serial Offender Program shall be withheld from public disclosure under paragraph (b)(3) of <ref href="/us/usc/t5/s552">section 552 of title 5, United States Code</ref> (commonly referred to as the “Freedom of Information Act”).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e5b0263-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s550/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Preservation of Restricted Report</inline>.—</heading><content>The transmittal or receipt in connection with the Catch a Serial Offender Program of a report on a sexual assault that is treated as a restricted report shall not operate to terminate its treatment or status as a restricted report.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1380">133 STAT. 1380</page></content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e29741" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s550A" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="550A">SEC. 550A. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e5b0264-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1561a">10 USC 1561a note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>POLICIES AND PROCEDURES ON REGISTRATION AT MILITARY INSTALLATIONS OF CIVILIAN PROTECTIVE ORDERS APPLICABLE TO MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES ASSIGNED TO SUCH INSTALLATIONS AND CERTAIN OTHER INDIVIDUALS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e5b5085-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s550A/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e5b5086-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e5b5087-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Policies and Procedures Required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall, in consultation with the Secretaries of the military departments, establish policies and procedures for the registration at military installations of any civilian protective orders described in subsection (b), including the duties and responsibilities of commanders of installations in the registration process.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e5b5088-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s550A/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Civilian Protective Orders</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A civilian protective order described in this subsection is any civilian protective order as follows:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5b5089-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s550A/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>A civilian protective order against a member of the Armed Forces assigned to the installation concerned.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5b508a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s550A/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>A civilian protective order against a civilian employee employed at the installation concerned.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5b508b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s550A/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>A civilian protective order against the civilian spouse or intimate partner of a member of the Armed Forces on active duty and assigned to the installation concerned, or of a civilian employee described in paragraph (2), which order provides for the protection of such member or employee.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e5b508c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s550A/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Particular Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The policies and procedures required by subsection (a) shall include the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5b508d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s550A/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>A requirement for notice between and among the commander, military law enforcement elements, and military criminal investigative elements of an installation when a member of the Armed Forces assigned to such installation, a civilian employee employed at such installation, a civilian spouse or intimate partner of a member assigned to such installation, or a civilian spouse or intimate partner of a civilian employee employed at such installation becomes subject to a civilian protective order.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5b508e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s550A/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>A statement of policy that failure to register a civilian protective order may not be a justification for the lack of enforcement of such order by military law enforcement and other applicable personnel who have knowledge of such order.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e5b508f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s550A/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Letter</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>As soon as practicable after establishing the policies and procedures required by subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a letter that includes the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5b77a0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s550A/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>A detailed description of the policies and procedures.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5b77a1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s550A/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e5b77a2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Certification.</p></sidenote><content>A certification by the Secretary that the policies and procedures have been implemented on each military installation.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e29830" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s550B" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="550B">SEC. 550B. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e5b77a3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1561">10 USC 1561 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>DEFENSE ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR THE PREVENTION OF SEXUAL MISCONDUCT.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e5c6204-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s550B/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment Required</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5c6205-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s550B/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall establish and maintain within the Department of Defense an advisory committee to be known as the “Defense Advisory Committee for the Prevention of Sexual Misconduct” (in this section referred to as the “Advisory Committee”).<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1381">133 STAT. 1381</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5c6206-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s550B/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Deadline for establishment</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall establish the Advisory Committee not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e5c6207-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s550B/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Membership</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5c6208-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s550B/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e5c6209-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Appointments.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Advisory Committee shall consist of not more than 20 members, appointed by the Secretary from among individuals who have an expertise appropriate for the work of the Advisory Committee, including at least one individual with each expertise as follows:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5c620a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s550B/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>Expertise in the prevention of sexual assault and behaviors on the sexual assault continuum of harm.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5c620b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s550B/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>Expertise in adverse behaviors, including the prevention of suicide and the prevention of substance abuse.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5c620c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s550B/b/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>Expertise in the change of culture of large organizations.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5c620d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s550B/b/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>Expertise in implementation science.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5c620e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s550B/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Background of individuals</inline>.—</heading><content>Individuals appointed to the Advisory Committee may include individuals with expertise in sexual assault prevention efforts of institutions of higher education, public health officials, and such other individuals as the Secretary considers appropriate.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5c620f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s550B/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibition on membership of members of armed forces on active duty</inline>.—</heading><content>A member of the Armed Forces serving on active duty may not serve as a member of the Advisory Committee.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e5c6210-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s550B/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Duties</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5c6211-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s550B/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Advisory Committee shall advise the Secretary on the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5c6212-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s550B/c/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>The prevention of sexual assault (including rape, forcible sodomy, other sexual assault, and other sexual misconduct (including behaviors on the sexual assault continuum of harm)) involving members of the Armed Forces.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5c6213-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s550B/c/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>The policies, programs, and practices of each military department, each Armed Force, and each military service academy for the prevention of sexual assault as described in subparagraph (A).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5c6214-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s550B/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e5c6215-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reviews.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Basis for provision of advice</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of providing advice to the Secretary pursuant to this subsection, the Advisory Committee shall review, on an ongoing basis, the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5c6216-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s550B/c/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>Closed cases involving allegations of sexual assault described in paragraph (1).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5c6217-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s550B/c/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>Efforts of institutions of higher education to prevent sexual assault among students.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5c6218-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s550B/c/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>Any other information or matters that the Advisory Committee or the Secretary considers appropriate.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5c6219-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s550B/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Coordination of efforts</inline>.—</heading><content>In addition to the reviews required by paragraph (2), for purposes of providing advice to the Secretary the Advisory Committee shall also consult and coordinate with the Defense Advisory Committee on Investigation, Prosecution, and Defense of Sexual Assault in the Armed Forces (DAC-IPAD) on matters of joint interest to the two Advisory Committees.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1382">133 STAT. 1382</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e5c621a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s550B/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than March 30 each year, the Advisory Committee shall submit to the Secretary and the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on the activities of the Advisory Committee pursuant to this section during the preceding year.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e5c621b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s550B/e" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e5c621c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Definitions.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Sexual Assault Continuum of Harm</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “<term>sexual assault continuum of harm</term>” includes—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5c621d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s550B/e/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>inappropriate actions (such as sexist jokes), sexual harassment, gender discrimination, hazing, cyber bullying, or other behavior that contributes to a culture that is tolerant of, or increases risk for, sexual assault; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5c621e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s550B/e/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>maltreatment or ostracism of a victim for a report of sexual misconduct.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e5c621f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s550B/f" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Termination</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5c6220-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s550B/f/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in paragraph (2), the Advisory Committee shall terminate on the date that is five years after the date of the establishment of the Advisory Committee pursuant to subsection (a).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5c6221-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s550B/f/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Continuation</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense may continue the Advisory Committee after the termination date applicable under paragraph (1) if the Secretary determines that continuation of the Advisory Committee after that date is advisable and appropriate.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e5c6222-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Notification.</p></sidenote> If the Secretary determines to continue the Advisory Committee after that date, the Secretary shall notify the Committees on the Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e30056" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s550C" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="550C">SEC. 550C. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e5c6223-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1044e">10 USC 1044e note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>TRAINING FOR SPECIAL VICTIMS’ COUNSEL ON CIVILIAN CRIMINAL JUSTICE MATTERS IN THE STATES OF THE MILITARY INSTALLATIONS TO WHICH ASSIGNED.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e5cb044-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s550C/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Training</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5cb045-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s550C/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in subsection (c), upon the assignment of a Special Victims’ Counsel (including a Victim Legal Counsel of the Navy) to a military installation in the United States, such Counsel shall be provided appropriate training on the law and policies of the State or States in which such military installation is located with respect to the criminal justice matters specified in paragraph (2). The purpose of the training is to assist such Counsel in providing victims of alleged sex-related offenses with information necessary to make an informed decision regarding preference as to the jurisdiction (whether court-martial or State court) in which such offenses will be prosecuted.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5cd756-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s550C/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Criminal justice matters</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The criminal justice matters specified in this paragraph, with respect to a State, are the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5cd757-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s550C/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>Victim rights.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5cd758-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s550C/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>Prosecution of criminal offenses.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5cd759-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s550C/a/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>Sentencing for conviction of criminal offenses.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5cd75a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s550C/a/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>Protective orders.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e5cd75b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s550C/b" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Alleged Sex-related Offense Defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “<term>alleged sex-related offense</term>” means any allegation of—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5cd75c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s550C/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>a violation of section 920, 920b, 920c, or 930 of <ref href="/us/usc/t10">title 10, United States Code</ref> (article 120, 120b, 120c, or 130 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice); or<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1383">133 STAT. 1383</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5cd75d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s550C/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>an attempt to commit an offense specified in a paragraph (1) as punishable under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s880">section 880 of title 10, United States Code</ref> (article 80 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e5cd75e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s550C/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exception</inline>.—</heading><content>The requirements of this section do not apply to a Special Victims’ Counsel of the Coast Guard.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e30150" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s550D" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="550D">SEC. 550D. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e5cd75f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1561">10 USC 1561 note</ref> prec.</p></sidenote><heading>ENHANCING THE CAPABILITY OF MILITARY CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIVE ORGANIZATIONS TO PREVENT AND COMBAT CHILD SEXUAL EXPLOITATION.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e5d2580-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s550D/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e5d2581-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Beginning not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall establish and carry out an initiative to enhance the capability of military criminal investigative organizations to prevent and combat child sexual exploitation.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e5d2582-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s550D/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Activities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In establishing and carrying out the initiative under subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense may—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5d2583-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s550D/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>work with internal and external functional experts to train the personnel of military criminal investigative organizations across the Department regarding—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5d2584-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s550D/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>technologies, tools, and techniques, including digital forensics, to enhance the investigation of child sexual exploitation; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5d2585-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s550D/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>evidence-based forensic interviewing of child victims, and the referral of child victims for trauma-informed mental and medical health care, and other treatment and support services;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5d2586-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s550D/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>to the extent authorized by law, collaborate with Federal, State, local, and other civilian law enforcement agencies on issues relating to child sexual exploitation, including by—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5d2587-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s550D/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>participating in task forces established by such agencies for the purpose of preventing and combating child sexual exploitation;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5d2588-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s550D/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>establishing cooperative agreements to facilitate co-training and collaboration with such agencies; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5d2589-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s550D/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>ensuring that streamlined processes for the referral of child sexual exploitation cases to other agencies and jurisdictions, as appropriate, are fully operational;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5d258a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s550D/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>as appropriate, assist in educating the military community on the prevention and response to child sexual exploitation; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5d258b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s550D/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>carry out such other activities as the Secretary determines to be relevant.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e30226" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s550E" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="550E">SEC. 550E. </num><heading>FEASIBILITY STUDY ON ESTABLISHMENT OF DATABASE OF MILITARY PROTECTIVE ORDERS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e5d73ac-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s550E/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Study</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense shall conduct a study on the feasibility of establishing a database of military protective orders issued by military commanders against individuals suspected of having committed an offense of domestic violence under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s928b">section 928b of title 10, United States Code</ref> (article 128b of the Uniform Code of Military Justice). The study shall include an examination of each of the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5d73ad-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s550E/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The feasibility of creating a database to record, track, and report such military protective orders to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5d73ae-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s550E/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The feasibility of establishing a process by which a military judge or magistrate may issue a protective order <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1384">133 STAT. 1384</page> against an individual suspected of having committed such an offense.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5d73af-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s550E/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>How the database and process described in paragraphs (1) and (2), respectively, may differ from analogous civilian databases and processes, including with regard to due process and other procedural protections.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e5d73b0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s550E/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the results of the study conducted under subsection (a).</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e30272" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s550F" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="550F">SEC. 550F. </num><heading>GAO REVIEW OF USERRA AND SCRA.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e5e3701-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s550F/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report Required</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than January 31, 2021, the Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a review and submit a report to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives regarding what the Comptroller General determines are the effects of the common commercial and governmental practices of including a mandatory arbitration clause in employment and consumer agreements, on the ability of servicemembers to assert claims under and secure redress for violations of—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5e3702-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s550F/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content><ref href="/us/usc/t38/ch43">chapter 43 of title 38, United States Code</ref> (commonly referred to as the “Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployments Rights Act of 1994” and referred to in this section as “USERRA”); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5e3703-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s550F/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s3901/etseq">50 U.S.C. 3901 et seq.</ref> (referred to in this section as “SCRA”)).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e5e3704-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s550F/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report under this section shall include the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5e3705-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s550F/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>Each process by which a servicemember may assert a claim under USERRA or SCRA, including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5e3706-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s550F/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>administrative assistance;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5e3707-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s550F/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>support, and dispute resolution processes provided by Federal and State agencies;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5e3708-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s550F/b/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>arbitration; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5e3709-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s550F/b/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>litigation.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5e370a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s550F/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e5e370b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluations.</p></sidenote><chapeau>With regards to each process identified under paragraph (1), an evaluation of—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5e370c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s550F/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the flexibility the process affords to the servicemember and other parties to the process;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5e370d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s550F/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the burden on the servicemember and other parties to the process;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5e370e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s550F/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>the financial cost of the process to the servicemember and the other parties;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5e370f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s550F/b/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>the speed of each process, including the rate at which each claim pursued under such process is resolved;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5e3710-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s550F/b/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>the confidentiality of each process; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5e3711-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s550F/b/2/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>the effects of the process.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5e3712-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s550F/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e5e3713-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Data.</p></sidenote><chapeau>Based on data regarding the results of past actions to enforce servicemember rights and benefits under USERRA and SCRA, including data of the Departments of Defense and Labor regarding dispute resolution under USERRA and data of the Department of Justice regarding litigation under SCRA—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5e3714-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s550F/b/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e5e3715-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analysis.</p></sidenote><content>an analysis of the extent to which each of the processes identified in paragraph (1) has been employed to address claims under USERRA or SCRA and<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1385">133 STAT. 1385</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5e3716-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s550F/b/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the extent to which each such process achieved a final disposition favorable to the servicemember.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5e3717-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s550F/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e5e3718-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment of general societal trends in the use of mandatory arbitration clauses in employment and consumer agreements, including any trend in a specific industry or employment sector that relies on mandatory arbitration in such contracts and agreements.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5e3719-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s550F/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e5e371a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><chapeau>An assessment and explanation of any effect—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5e371b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s550F/b/5/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>of the use of mandatory arbitration clauses in employment or consumer agreements on military readiness and deployability.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5e371c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stE/s550F/b/5/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>of USERRA or SCRA on the willingness of employers to employ, and consumer service businesses to provide services to servicemembers and their families.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d159904e30428" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stF" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="F">Subtitle F—</num><heading>Member Education</heading> <section id="d159904e30433" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stF/s551" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="551">SEC. 551. </num><heading>AUTHORITY FOR DETAIL OF CERTAIN ENLISTED MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES AS STUDENTS AT LAW SCHOOLS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e5ed35d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stF/s551/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2004">Section 2004 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5ed35e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stF/s551/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in subsection (a)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5ed35f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stF/s551/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and enlisted members</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>commissioned officers</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5ed360-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stF/s551/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>bachelor of laws or</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5ed361-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stF/s551/a/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and enlisted members</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>twenty-five officers</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5ed362-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stF/s551/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in subsection (b)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5ed363-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stF/s551/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or enlisted member</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>officer</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5ed364-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stF/s551/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> paragraph (1) and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following new paragraph (1):<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y3e5efa75-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e5efa76-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time periods.</p></sidenote><chapeau>either—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5efa77-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>have served on active duty for a period of not less than two years nor more than six years and be an officer in the pay grade O–3 or below as of the time the training is to begin; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5efa78-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>have served on active duty for a period of not less than four years nor more than eight years and be an enlisted member in the pay grade E–5, E–6, or E–7 as of the time the training is to begin;”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5efa79-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stF/s551/a/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> paragraph (2) as paragraph (3);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5efa7a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stF/s551/a/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after paragraph (1), as amended by subparagraph (B), the following new paragraph (2):<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y3e5efa7b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>in the case of an enlisted member, meet all requirements for acceptance of a commission as a commissioned officer in the armed forces; and”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5efa7c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stF/s551/a/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>in subparagraph (B) of paragraph (3), as redesignated by subparagraph (C) of this paragraph, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or law specialist</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5efa7d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stF/s551/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>in subsection (c)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5efa7e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stF/s551/a/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in the first sentence, by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and enlisted members</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>Officers</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5efa7f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stF/s551/a/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in the second sentence, by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or enlisted member</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>officer</quotedText>” each place it appears;<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1386">133 STAT. 1386</page></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5efa80-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stF/s551/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>in subsection (d), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and enlistment members</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>officers</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5efa81-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stF/s551/a/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>in subsection (e), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or enlistment member</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>officer</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5efa82-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stF/s551/a/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>in subsection (f), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or enlisted member</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>officer</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e5efa83-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stF/s551/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming and Clerical Amendments</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5efa84-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stF/s551/b/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Heading amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The heading of such section <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y3e5efa85-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658164"><num class="fontsize12" value="2004">“§ 2004.</num><heading class="fontsize12"> Detail as students at law schools; commissioned officers; certain enlisted members”</heading></section> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5efa86-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stF/s551/b/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 101 of such title<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e5efa87-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2001">10 USC 2001</ref> prec.<?GPOvSpace 04?></p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the item relating to section 2004 and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“2004. </designator> <label>Detail as students at law schools; commissioned officers; certain enlisted members.”.</label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e30682" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stF/s552" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="552">SEC. 552. </num><heading>INCLUSION OF COAST GUARD IN DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE STARBASE PROGRAM.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3e5f2198-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2193b">Section 2193b of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5f2199-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stF/s552/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (a), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and the Secretary of the Department in which the Coast Guard is operating</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>military departments</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5f219a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stF/s552/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (f), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and the Secretaries of the military departments</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, the Secretaries of the military departments, and the Secretary of the Department in which the Coast Guard is operating</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d159904e30716" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stF/s553" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="553">SEC. 553. </num><heading>DEGREE GRANTING AUTHORITY FOR UNITED STATES ARMY ARMAMENT GRADUATE SCHOOL; LIMITATION ON ESTABLISHMENT OF CERTAIN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e5f96cb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stF/s553/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Degree Granting Authority for United States Army Armament Graduate School</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5f96cc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stF/s553/a/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch751">Chapter 751 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new section:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y3e5fe4ed-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658164"><num class="fontsize12" value="7422">“§ 7422.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e5fe4ee-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s7422">10 USC 7422</ref>.</p></sidenote> Degree granting authority for United States Army Armament Graduate School</heading><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e5fe4ef-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>Under regulations prescribed by the Secretary of the Army, the Chancellor of the United States Army Armament Graduate School may, upon the recommendation of the faculty and provost of the school, confer appropriate degrees upon graduates who meet the degree requirements.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e5fe4f0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A degree may not be conferred under this section unless—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5fe4f1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e5fe4f2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e5fe4f3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>the Secretary of Education has recommended approval of the degree in accordance with the Federal Policy Governing Granting of Academic Degrees by Federal Agencies; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5fe4f4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>the United States Army Armament Graduate School is accredited by the appropriate civilian academic accrediting agency or organization to award the degree, as determined by the Secretary of Education.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1387">133 STAT. 1387</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e5fe4f5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Congressional Notification Requirements</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="y3e5fe4f6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>When seeking to establish degree granting authority under this section, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5fe4f7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e5fe4f8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Records.</p></sidenote><content>a copy of the self-assessment questionnaire required by the Federal Policy Governing Granting of Academic Degrees by Federal Agencies, at the time the assessment is submitted to the Department of Education’s National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5fe4f9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e5fe4fa-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e5fe4fb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>the subsequent recommendations and rationale of the Secretary of Education regarding the establishment of the degree granting authority.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e5fe4fc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e5fe4fd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reports.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e5fe4fe-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e5fe4ff-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>Upon any modification or redesignation of existing degree granting authority, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a report containing the rationale for the proposed modification or redesignation and any subsequent recommendation of the Secretary of Education on the proposed modification or redesignation.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e5fe500-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e5fe501-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reports.</p></sidenote><content>The Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a report containing an explanation of any action by the appropriate academic accrediting agency or organization not to accredit the United States Army Armament Graduate School to award any new or existing degree.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5fe502-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stF/s553/a/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e5fe503-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s7401">10 USC 7401</ref> prec.<?GPOvSpace 04?></p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“7422. </designator> <label>Degree granting authority for United States Army Armament Graduate School.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e5fe504-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stF/s553/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5fe505-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stF/s553/b/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch101">Chapter 101 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new section:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y3e5fe506-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658164"><num class="fontsize12" value="2017">“§ 2017.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e5fe507-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2017">10 USC 2017</ref>.</p></sidenote> Limitation on establishment of postsecondary educational institutions pending notice to Congress</heading><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e5fe508-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e5fe509-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense may not establish a postsecondary educational institution within the Department of Defense until a period of one year has elapsed following the date on which the Secretary notifies the congressional defense committees of the intent of the Secretary to establish the institution.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e5fe50a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Postsecondary Educational Institution Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term ‘<term>postsecondary educational institution</term>’ means a school or other educational institution that is intended to provide students with a course of instruction that is comparable, in length and academic rigor, to a course of instruction for which an associate’s, bachelor’s, or graduate degree may be awarded.”</content></subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5fe50b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stF/s553/b/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e5fe50c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2001">10 USC 2001</ref> prec.<?GPOvSpace 04?></p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“2017. </designator> <label>Limitation on establishment of postsecondary educational institutions pending notice to Congress.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e5fe50d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stF/s553/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e5fe50e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2017">10 USC 2017 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Applicability</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2017">Section 2017 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, as added by paragraph (1), shall apply with respect <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1388">133 STAT. 1388</page> to postsecondary educational institutions intended to be established by the Secretary of Defense on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e30995" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stF/s554" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="554">SEC. 554. </num><heading>PROHIBITION ON OFF-DUTY EMPLOYMENT FOR CADETS AND MIDSHIPMEN COMPLETING OBLIGATED SERVICE AFTER GRADUATION.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e600c1f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stF/s554/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Military Academy</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s7448/a/5/A">Section 7448(a)(5)(A) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or seek or accept approval for off-duty employment while completing the cadet’s commissioned service obligation</quotedText>” before “<quotedText>to obtain employment</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e600c20-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stF/s554/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Naval Academy</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s8459/a/5/A">Section 8459(a)(5)(A) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or seek or accept approval for off-duty employment while completing the midshipman’s commissioned service obligation</quotedText>” before “<quotedText>to obtain employment</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e600c21-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stF/s554/c" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Air Force Academy</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s9448/a/5/A">Section 9448(a)(5)(A) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or seek or accept approval for off-duty employment while completing the cadet’s commissioned service obligation</quotedText>” before “<quotedText>to obtain employment</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e31055" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stF/s555" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="555">SEC. 555. </num><heading>CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR TRANSFER OF A CADET OR MIDSHIPMAN AT A MILITARY SERVICE ACADEMY WHO IS THE VICTIM OF A SEXUAL ASSAULT OR RELATED OFFENSE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e60cf72-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stF/s555/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">United States Military Academy</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s7461">Section 7461 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e611d93-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Consideration of Request for Transfer of a Cadet Who Is the Victim of a Sexual Assault or Related Offense</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="y3e611d94-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The Secretary of the Army shall provide for timely consideration of and action on a request submitted by a cadet appointed to the United States Military Academy who is the victim of an alleged sexual assault or other offense covered by section 920, 920c, or 930 of this title (article 120, 120c, or 130 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice) for transfer to another military service academy or to enroll in a Senior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program affiliated with another institution of higher education.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e611d95-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e611d96-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Regulations.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e611d97-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Guidelines.</p></sidenote><chapeau>The Secretary of the Army shall prescribe regulations to carry out this subsection, within guidelines provided by the Secretary of Defense that—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e611d98-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>provide that the Superintendent of the United States Military Academy shall ensure that any cadet who has been appointed to the United States Military Academy and who is a victim of an alleged sexual assault or other offense referred to in paragraph (1), is informed of the right to request a transfer pursuant to this section, and that any formal request submitted by a cadet is processed as expeditiously as practicable through the chain of command for review and action by the Superintendent;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e611d99-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e611d9a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p></sidenote><chapeau>direct the Superintendent of the United States Military Academy, in coordination with the Superintendent of the military service academy to which the cadet requests to transfer—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e611d9b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e611d9c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><content>to take action on a request for transfer under this subsection not later than 72 hours after receiving the formal request from the cadet;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e611d9d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>to approve such request for transfer unless there are exceptional circumstances that require denial of the request; and<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1389">133 STAT. 1389</page></content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e611d9e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>upon approval of such request, to take all necessary and appropriate action to effectuate the transfer of the cadet to the military service academy concerned as expeditiously as possible; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e611d9f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e611da0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p></sidenote><chapeau>direct the Superintendent of the United States Military Academy, in coordination with the Secretary of the military department that sponsors the Senior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program at the institution of higher education to which the cadet requests to transfer—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e6143b1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e6143b2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><content>to take action on a request for transfer under this subsection not later than 72 hours after receiving the formal request from the cadet;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e6143b3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>subject to the cadet’s acceptance for admission to the institution of higher education to which the cadet wishes to transfer, to approve such request for transfer unless there are exceptional circumstances that require denial of the application; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e6143b4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>to take all necessary and appropriate action to effectuate the cadet’s enrollment in the institution of higher education to which the cadet wishes to transfer and to process the cadet for participation in the relevant Senior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program as expeditiously as possible.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e6143b5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e6143b6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><content>If the Superintendent of the United States Military Academy denies a request for transfer under this subsection, the cadet may request review of the denial by the Secretary of the Army, who shall take action on such request not later than 72 hours after receipt of the formal request for review.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e6143b7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e6143b8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Records.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e6143b9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Confidential</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e6143ba-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">information.</p></sidenote><content>The Secretary concerned shall ensure that all records of any request, determination, transfer, or other action under this subsection remain confidential, consistent with applicable law and regulation.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e6143bb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><content>A cadet who transfers under this subsection may retain the cadet’s appointment to the United States Military Academy or may be appointed to the military service academy to which the cadet transfers without regard to the limitations and requirements set forth in sections 7442, 8454, and 9442 of this title.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e6143bc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stF/s555/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">United States Naval Academy</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s8480">Section 8480 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e6191dd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Consideration of Request for Transfer of a Midshipman Who Is the Victim of a Sexual Assault or Related Offense</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="y3e6191de-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The Secretary of the Navy shall provide for timely consideration of and action on a request submitted by a midshipman appointed to the United States Naval Academy who is the victim of an alleged sexual assault or other offense covered by section 920, 920c, or 930 of this title (article 120, 120c, or 130 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice) for transfer to another military service academy or to enroll in a Senior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program affiliated with another institution of higher education.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e6191df-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e6191e0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Regulations.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e6191e1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Guidelines.</p></sidenote><chapeau>The Secretary of the Navy shall prescribe regulations to carry out this subsection, within guidelines provided by the Secretary of Defense that—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e6191e2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>provide that the Superintendent of the United States Naval Academy shall ensure that any midshipman who has been appointed to the United States Naval Academy and who <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1390">133 STAT. 1390</page> is a victim of an alleged sexual assault or other offense referred to in paragraph (1), is informed of the right to request a transfer pursuant to this section, and that any formal request submitted by a midshipman is processed as expeditiously as practicable through the chain of command for review and action by the Superintendent;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e6191e3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e6191e4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p></sidenote><chapeau>direct the Superintendent of the United States Naval Academy, in coordination with the Superintendent of the military service academy to which the midshipman requests to transfer—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e6191e5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e6191e6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><content>to take action on a request for transfer under this subsection not later than 72 hours after receiving the formal request from the midshipman;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e6191e7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>to approve such request for transfer unless there are exceptional circumstances that require denial of the request; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e6191e8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>upon approval of such request, to take all necessary and appropriate action to effectuate the transfer of the midshipman to the military service academy concerned as expeditiously as possible; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e6191e9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e6191ea-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p></sidenote><chapeau>direct the Superintendent of the United States Naval Academy, in coordination with the Secretary of the military department that sponsors the Senior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program at the institution of higher education to which the midshipman requests to transfer—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e6191eb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e6191ec-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><content>to take action on a request for transfer under this subsection not later than 72 hours after receiving the formal request from the midshipman;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e6191ed-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>subject to the midshipman’s acceptance for admission to the institution of higher education to which the midshipman wishes to transfer, to approve such request for transfer unless there are exceptional circumstances that require denial of the application; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e6191ee-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>to take all necessary and appropriate action to effectuate the midshipman’s enrollment in the institution of higher education to which the midshipman wishes to transfer and to process the midshipman for participation in the relevant Senior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program as expeditiously as possible.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e6191ef-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e6191f0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><content>If the Superintendent of the United States Naval Academy denies a request for transfer under this subsection, the midshipman may request review of the denial by the Secretary of the Navy, who shall take action on such request not later than 72 hours after receipt of the formal request for review.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e6191f1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e6191f2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Records.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e6191f3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Confidential</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e6191f4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">information.</p></sidenote><content>The Secretary concerned shall ensure that all records of any request, determination, transfer, or other action under this subsection remain confidential, consistent with applicable law and regulation.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e6191f5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><content>A midshipman who transfers under this subsection may retain the midshipman’s appointment to the United States Naval Academy or may be appointed to the military service academy to which the midshipman transfers without regard to the limitations and requirements set forth in sections 7442, 8454, and 9442 of this title.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e6191f6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stF/s555/c" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">United States Air Force Academy</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s9461">Section 9461 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subsection:<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1391">133 STAT. 1391</page> <quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e620727-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Consideration of Request for Transfer of a Cadet Who Is the Victim of a Sexual Assault or Related Offense</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="y3e620728-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The Secretary of the Air Force shall provide for timely consideration of and action on a request submitted by a cadet appointed to the United States Air Force Academy who is the victim of an alleged sexual assault or other offense covered by section 920, 920c, or 930 of this title (article 120, 120c, or 130 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice) for transfer to another military service academy or to enroll in a Senior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program affiliated with another institution of higher education.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e620729-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e62072a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Regulations.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e62072b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Guidelines.</p></sidenote><chapeau>The Secretary of the Air Force shall prescribe regulations to carry out this subsection, within guidelines provided by the Secretary of Defense that—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e62072c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>provide that the Superintendent of the United States Air Force Academy shall ensure that any cadet who has been appointed to the United States Air Force Academy and who is a victim of an alleged sexual assault or other offense referred to in paragraph (1), is informed of the right to request a transfer pursuant to this section, and that any formal request submitted by a cadet is processed as expeditiously as practicable through the chain of command for review and action by the Superintendent;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e62072d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e62072e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p></sidenote><chapeau>direct the Superintendent of the United States Air Force Academy, in coordination with the Superintendent of the military service academy to which the cadet requests to transfer—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e62072f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e620730-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><content>to take action on a request for transfer under this subsection not later than 72 hours after receiving the formal request from the cadet;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e620731-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>to approve such request for transfer unless there are exceptional circumstances that require denial of the request; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e620732-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>upon approval of such request, to take all necessary and appropriate action to effectuate the transfer of the cadet to the military service academy concerned as expeditiously as possible; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e620733-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e620734-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p></sidenote><chapeau>direct the Superintendent of the United States Air Force Academy, in coordination with the Secretary of the military department that sponsors the Senior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program at the institution of higher education to which the cadet requests to transfer—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e620735-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e620736-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><content>to take action on a request for transfer under this subsection not later than 72 hours after receiving the formal request from the cadet;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e620737-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>subject to the cadet’s acceptance for admission to the institution of higher education to which the cadet wishes to transfer, to approve such request for transfer unless there are exceptional circumstances that require denial of the application; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e620738-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>to take all necessary and appropriate action to effectuate the cadet’s enrollment in the institution of higher education to which the cadet wishes to transfer and to process the cadet for participation in the relevant Senior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program as expeditiously as possible.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e620739-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e62073a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><content>If the Superintendent of the United States Air Force Academy denies a request for transfer under this subsection, the <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1392">133 STAT. 1392</page> cadet may request review of the denial by the Secretary of the Air Force, who shall take action on such request not later than 72 hours after receipt of the formal request for review.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e62073b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e62073c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Records.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e62073d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Confidential</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e62073e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">information.</p></sidenote><content>The Secretary concerned shall ensure that all records of any request, determination, transfer, or other action under this subsection remain confidential, consistent with applicable law and regulation.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e62073f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><content>A cadet who transfers under this subsection may retain the cadet’s appointment to the United States Air Force Academy or may be appointed to the military service academy to which the cadet transfers without regard to the limitations and requirements set forth in sections 7442, 8454, and 9442 of this title.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e31449" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stF/s556" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="556">SEC. 556. </num><heading>REDESIGNATION OF THE COMMANDANT OF THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AS THE DIRECTOR AND CHANCELLOR OF SUCH INSTITUTE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e625560-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stF/s556/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Redesignation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s9414b/a">Section 9414b(a) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e625561-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stF/s556/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in the subsection heading, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText><headingText class="smallCaps">Commandant</headingText></quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText><headingText class="smallCaps">Director and Chancellor</headingText></quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e625562-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stF/s556/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Commandant</quotedText>” each place it appears and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Director and Chancellor</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e625563-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stF/s556/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>in the heading of paragraph (3), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText><headingText class="smallCaps">Commandant</headingText></quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText><headingText class="smallCaps">Director and Chancellor</headingText></quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e625564-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stF/s556/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendments</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 9414(f) of such title <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Commandant</quotedText>” both places it appears and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Director and Chancellor</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e625565-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stF/s556/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e625566-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s9414b">10 USC 9414b note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">References</inline>.—</heading><content>Any reference in any law, regulation, map, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the Commandant of the United States Air Force Institute of Technology shall be deemed to be a reference to the Director and Chancellor of the United States Air Force Institute of Technology.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e31550" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stF/s557" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="557">SEC. 557. </num><heading>ELIGIBILITY OF ADDITIONAL ENLISTED MEMBERS FOR ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAMS OF THE COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF THE AIR FORCE.</heading><content class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3e625567-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s9415/b">Section 9415(b) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e625568-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>Enlisted members of the armed forces other than the Air Force who are participating in Community College of the Air Force affiliated joint-service training and education courses.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></section> <section id="d159904e31574" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stF/s558" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="558">SEC. 558. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e625569-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s7431">10 USC 7431 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>SPEECH DISORDERS OF CADETS AND MIDSHIPMEN.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e62a38a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stF/s558/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Testing</inline>.—</heading><content>The Superintendent of a military service academy shall provide testing for speech disorders to incoming cadets or midshipmen under the jurisdiction of that Superintendent.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e62a38b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stF/s558/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">No Effect on Admission</inline>.—</heading><content>The testing under subsection (a) may not have any effect on admission to a military service academy.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e62a38c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stF/s558/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Results</inline>.—</heading><content>The Superintendent shall provide each cadet or midshipman under the jurisdiction of that Superintendent the result of the testing under subsection (a) and a list of warfare unrestricted line officer positions and occupation specialities that require successful performance on the speech test.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e62a38d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stF/s558/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Therapy</inline>.—</heading><content>The Superintendent shall furnish speech therapy to a cadet or midshipman under the jurisdiction of that Superintendent at the election of the cadet or midshipman.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1393">133 STAT. 1393</page></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e62a38e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stF/s558/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e62a38f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Lists.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretaries of the military departments shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a joint report that includes the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e62a390-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stF/s558/e/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The number of cadets or midshipmen with an identified speech disorder in each military service academy.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e62a391-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stF/s558/e/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>A list of the health care and administrative resources related to speech disorders available to cadets and midshipmen described in paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e62a392-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stF/s558/e/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>A list of positions and specialties described in subsection (c) pursued by the cadets and midshipmen described in paragraph (1) at the time of graduation.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e31651" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stF/s559" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="559">SEC. 559. </num><heading>REQUIREMENT TO CONTINUE PROVISION OF TUITION ASSISTANCE FOR MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  The Secretary of each military department shall carry out tuition assistance programs for members of an Armed Force under the jurisdiction of that Secretary during fiscal year 2020 using an amount not less than the sum of any amounts appropriated for tuition assistance for members of that Armed Force for fiscal year 2020.</content></section> <section id="d159904e31658" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stF/s560" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="560">SEC. 560. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e62caa3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2007">10 USC 2007 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>INFORMATION ON INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION PARTICIPATING IN THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e62f1b4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stF/s560/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e62f1b5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Public information.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e62f1b6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Web posting.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">List of Participating Institutions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense shall make available, on a publicly accessible website of the Department of Defense, a list that identifies—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e62f1b7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stF/s560/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>each institution of higher education that receives funds under the Department of Defense Tuition Assistance Program; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e62f1b8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stF/s560/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the amount of such funds received by the institution.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e62f1b9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stF/s560/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Updates</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall update the list described in subsection (a) not less frequently than once annually.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e31702" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stF/s560A" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="560A">SEC. 560A. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e62f1ba-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s992">10 USC 992 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>INCLUSION OF INFORMATION ON FREE CREDIT MONITORING IN ANNUAL FINANCIAL LITERACY BRIEFING.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  The Secretary of each military department shall ensure that the annual financial literacy education briefing provided to members of the Armed Forces includes information on the availability of free credit monitoring services pursuant to section 605A(k) of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t15/s1681c–1/k">15 U.S.C. 1681c–1(k)</ref>).</content></section> <section id="d159904e31717" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stF/s560B" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="560B">SEC. 560B. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e62f1bb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2015">10 USC 2015 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>PROGRAMS TO FACILITATE THE AWARD OF PRIVATE PILOT’S CERTIFICATES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e638dfc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stF/s560B/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Programs Authorized</inline>.—</heading><content>Each Secretary of a military department may carry out a program under which qualified participants may obtain a private pilot’s certificate through an institution of higher education with an accredited aviation program that is approved by such Secretary pursuant to subsection (c).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e638dfd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stF/s560B/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Participant Qualifications and Types of Assistance</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e638dfe-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stF/s560B/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In carrying out a program under subsection (a), the Secretary of a military department shall prescribe—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e638dff-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stF/s560B/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the standards to be met for participation in the program; and<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1394">133 STAT. 1394</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e638e00-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stF/s560B/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the types of assistance, if any, to be provided to individuals who participate in the program.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e638e01-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stF/s560B/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Uniformity across military departments</inline>.—</heading><content>To the extent practicable, the standards and types of assistance prescribed under paragraph (1) shall be uniform across the military departments.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e638e02-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stF/s560B/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Approved Institutions of Higher Education</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e638e03-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stF/s560B/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e638e04-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">List.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>In carrying out a program under subsection (a), the Secretary of a military department shall maintain a list of institutions of higher education (as that term is defined in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (<ref href="/us/usc/t20/s1001">20 U.S.C. 1001</ref>)) through which an individual participating in the program may obtain a private pilot’s certificate.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e638e05-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stF/s560B/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Qualifications and standards</inline>.—</heading><content>Any institution of higher education included on a list under paragraph (1), and any course of instruction toward obtaining a private pilot’s certificate offered by such institution, shall meet such qualifications and standards as the Secretary shall prescribe for purposes of the program.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e638e06-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Requirement.</p></sidenote> Such qualifications and standards shall include a requirement that any institution included on the list award, to individual participating in the program, academic credit at such institution for any portion of course work completed on the ground school course of instruction of such institution in connection with obtaining a private pilot’s certificate, regardless of whether the participant fully completed the ground school course of instruction.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e638e07-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stF/s560B/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Reports on Programs</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e638e08-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stF/s560B/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than February 28, 2021, and each year thereafter, each Secretary of a military department shall submit to Congress a report on the program, if any, carried out by such Secretary under subsection (a) during the preceding calendar year.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e638e09-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stF/s560B/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each report under paragraph (1) shall include, for the program and year covered by such report, the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e638e0a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stF/s560B/d/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>The total number of participants in the program.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e638e0b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stF/s560B/d/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>The number of private pilot’s certificates awarded to participants in the program.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e638e0c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stF/s560B/d/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>The number of participants in the program who fully completed a ground school course of instruction in connection with obtaining a private pilot’s certificate.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d159904e31855" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="G">Subtitle G—</num><heading>Member Training and Transition</heading> <section id="d159904e31860" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s561" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="561">SEC. 561. </num><heading>REQUIREMENT TO PROVIDE INFORMATION REGARDING BENEFITS CLAIMS TO MEMBERS DURING TAP COUNSELING.</heading><content class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3e638e0d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1142/b">Section 1142(b) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e638e0e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="19">“(19) </num><content>Information regarding how to file claims for benefits available to the member under laws administered by the Secretaries of Defense and Veterans Affairs.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1395">133 STAT. 1395</page></content></section> <section id="d159904e31886" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s562" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="562">SEC. 562. </num><heading>PARTICIPATION OF OTHER FEDERAL AGENCIES IN THE SKILLBRIDGE APPRENTICESHIP AND INTERNSHIP PROGRAM FOR MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3e63b51f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1143/e">Section 1143(e) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e63b520-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s562/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> paragraph (3) as paragraph (4); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e63b521-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s562/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after paragraph (2) the following new paragraph (3):<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e63b522-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>Any program under this subsection may be carried out at, through, or in consultation with such other departments or agencies of the Federal Government as the Secretary of the military department concerned considers appropriate.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d159904e31924" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s563" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="563">SEC. 563. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e63b523-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluations.</p></sidenote><heading>FIRST MODIFICATION OF ELEMENTS OF REPORT ON THE IMPROVED TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.</heading><content class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3e63dc34-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 552(b)(4) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/232">Public Law 115–232</ref>)<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e63dc35-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/stat/132/1772">132 Stat. 1772</ref>.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentUp2 fontsize10" id="y3e63dc36-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><content>The evaluation of the Secretary regarding the effectiveness of the Transition Assistance Program for all members of the Armed Forces.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp2 fontsize10" id="y3e63dc37-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">“(F) </num><content>The evaluation of the Secretary regarding the effectiveness of the Transition Assistance Program specifically for female members of the Armed Forces.”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>.</content></section> <section id="d159904e31962" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s564" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="564">SEC. 564. </num><heading>SECOND MODIFICATION OF ELEMENTS OF REPORT ON THE IMPROVED TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3e640348-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 552(b)(4) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/232">Public Law 115–232</ref>), as amended by section 563 of this Act, is further amended—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e640349-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s564/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subparagraphs (A) through (F) as subparagraphs (B) through (G), respectively;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e64034a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s564/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> before subparagraph (B), as redesignated by paragraph (1), the following new subparagraph (A):<quotedContent><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e64034b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>The total number of members eligible to attend Transition Assistance Program counseling.”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e64034c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s564/3" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subparagraphs:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e64034d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="H">“(H) </num><content>The number of members who participated in programs under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1143/e">section 1143(e) of title 10, United States Code</ref> (commonly referred to as ‘Job Training, Employment Skills, Apprenticeships and Internships (JTEST-AI)’ or ‘Skill Bridge’).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e64034e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>Such other information as is required to provide Congress with a comprehensive description of the participation of the members in the Transition Assistance Program and programs described in subparagraph (H).”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d159904e32023" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s565" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="565">SEC. 565. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e64034f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s8431">10 USC 8431 note</ref> prec.</p></sidenote><heading>PROHIBITION ON GENDER-SEGREGATED TRAINING AT MARINE CORPS RECRUIT DEPOTS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e645170-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s565/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Parris Island</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e645171-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s565/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibition</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to paragraph (2), training at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, South Carolina, may not be segregated based on gender.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e645172-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s565/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Deadline</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commandant of the Marine Corps shall carry out this subsection not later than five years after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e645173-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s565/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">San Diego</inline>.—</heading><page identifier="/us/stat/133/1396">133 STAT. 1396</page> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e645174-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s565/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibition</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to paragraph (2), training at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, California, may not be segregated based on gender.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e645175-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s565/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Deadline</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commandant of the Marine Corps shall carry out this subsection not later than eight years after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e32088" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s566" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="566">SEC. 566. </num><heading>ASSESSMENT OF DEATHS OF RECRUITS UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE SECRETARIES OF THE MILITARY DEPARTMENTS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e64c6a6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s566/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Assessment</inline>.—</heading><content>The Inspector General of the Department of Defense shall conduct an assessment of the deaths of recruits at facilities under the jurisdiction of the Secretaries of the military departments, and the effectiveness of the current medical protocols on the training bases.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e64c6a7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s566/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than September 30, 2020, the Inspector General shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representative a report containing the results of the assessment conducted under subsection (a). The report shall include the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e64c6a8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s566/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e64c6a9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><content>The number of recruits who died during basic training in the five years preceding the date of the report.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e64c6aa-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s566/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The causes of deaths described in paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e64c6ab-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s566/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The types of medical treatment that was provided to recruits described in paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e64c6ac-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s566/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>Whether any of the deaths identified under paragraph (1) were found to be a result of medical negligence.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e64c6ad-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s566/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>A description of medical capabilities and personnel available to the recruits at each facility.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e64c6ae-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s566/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>A description of medical resources accessible to the recruits at the company level at each facility.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e64c6af-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s566/b/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>A description of 24-hour medical resources available to recruits at each facility.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e64c6b0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s566/b/8" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e64c6b1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluation.</p></sidenote><content>An evaluation of the guidelines and resources in place to monitor sick recruits.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e64c6b2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s566/b/9" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">(9) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e64c6b3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluation.</p></sidenote><content>An evaluation of how supervisors evaluate and determine whether a sick recruit should continue training or further seek medical assistance.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e64c6b4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s566/b/10" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="10">(10) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e64c6b5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluation.</p></sidenote><content>An evaluation of how the Secretaries of the military departments can increase visibility of the comprehensive medical status of a sick recruit to instructors and supervisors in order to provide better situational awareness of the such medical status.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e64c6b6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s566/b/11" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="11">(11) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e64c6b7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluation.</p></sidenote><content>An evaluation of how to improve medical care for recruits.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e32183" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s567" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="567">SEC. 567. </num><heading>REVIEW OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TRAINING PROGRAMS REGARDING DISINFORMATION CAMPAIGNS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e64c6b8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s567/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e64edc9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Review</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 120 days after the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall conduct a review of existing programs, tools, and resources of the Department of Defense for training members of the Armed Forces and employees of the Department regarding the threat of disinformation campaigns specifically targeted at such individuals and the families of such individuals.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e64edca-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s567/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report Required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 270 days after the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit a report <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1397">133 STAT. 1397</page> to the congressional defense committees regarding the programs, tools, and resources identified under subsection (a).</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e32213" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s568" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="568">SEC. 568. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e64edcb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1144">10 USC 1144 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>COMMAND MATTERS IN CONNECTION WITH TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  The training provided a commander of a military installation in connection with the commencement of assignment to the installation shall include a module on the covered transition assistance programs available for members of the Armed Forces assigned to the installation.</content></section> <section id="d159904e32225" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s569" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="569">SEC. 569. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e64edcc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1168">10 USC 1168 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>MACHINE READABILITY AND ELECTRONIC TRANSFERABILITY OF CERTIFICATE OF RELEASE OR DISCHARGE FROM ACTIVE DUTY (DD FORM 214).</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e653bed-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s569/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Modification Required</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense shall modify the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214) to—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e653bee-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s569/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>be machine readable and electronically transferable; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e653bef-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s569/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>include a specific block explicitly identified as the location in which a member of the Armed Forces may provide one or more email addresses by which the member may be contacted after discharge or release from active duty.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e653bf0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s569/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Deadline for Modification</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall release a revised Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214), modified pursuant to subsection (a), not later than four years after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e653bf1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s569/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e653bf2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determinations.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit a report to Congress regarding the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e653bf3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s569/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>What systems of the Department of Defense require an individual to manually enter information from DD Form 214.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e653bf4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s569/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>What activities of the Department of Defense require a veteran or former member of the Armed Forces to provide a physical copy of DD Form 214.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e653bf5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s569/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The order of priority for modernizing items identified under paragraphs (1) and (2) as determined by the Secretary.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e653bf6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s569/c/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e653bf7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Cost estimate.</p></sidenote><content>The estimated cost, as determined by the Secretary, to automate items identified under paragraphs (1) and (2).</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e32298" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s570" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="570">SEC. 570. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e653bf8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s10204">10 USC 10204 note</ref>.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e653bf9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading>RECORDS OF SERVICE FOR RESERVES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e65630a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s570/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than September 30, 2020, the Secretary of Defense shall establish and implement a standard record of service for members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces, similar to DD Form 214, that summarizes the record of service of each such member, including dates of active duty service.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e65630b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s570/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Coordination</inline>.—</heading><content>In carrying out this section, the Secretary of Defense shall coordinate with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure that the record established under this section is acceptable as proof of service for former members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces who are eligible for benefits under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to receive such benefits.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1398">133 STAT. 1398</page></content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e32332" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s570A" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="570A">SEC. 570A. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e65630c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1161">10 USC 1161 note</ref> prec.</p></sidenote><heading>LIMITATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH SEPARATIONS FOR MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES WHO SUFFER FROM MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS IN CONNECTION WITH A SEX-RELATED, INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE-RELATED, OR SPOUSAL-ABUSE OFFENSE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e65d83d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s570A/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Confirmation of Diagnosis of Condition Required Before Separation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Before a member of the Armed Forces who was the victim of a sex-related offense, an intimate partner violence-related offense, or a spousal-abuse offense during service in the Armed Forces (whether or not such offense was committed by another member of the Armed Forces), and who has a mental health condition not amounting to a physical disability, is separated, discharged, or released from the Armed Forces based solely on such condition, the diagnosis of such condition must be—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e65d83e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s570A/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>corroborated by a competent mental health care professional at the peer level or a higher level of the health care professional making the diagnosis; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e65d83f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s570A/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>endorsed by the Surgeon General of the military department concerned.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e65d840-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s570A/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Narrative Reason for Separation if Mental Health Condition Present</inline>.—</heading><content>If the narrative reason for separation, discharge, or release from the Armed Forces of a member of the Armed Forces is a mental health condition that is not a disability, the appropriate narrative reason for the separation, discharge, or release shall be a condition, not a disability, or Secretarial authority.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e65d841-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s570A/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e65d842-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s570A/c/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>The term “<term>intimate partner violence-related offense</term>” means the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e65d843-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s570A/c/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>An offense under section 928 or 930 of <ref href="/us/usc/t10">title 10, United States Code</ref> (article 128 or 130 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e65d844-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s570A/c/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>An offense under State law for conduct identical or substantially similar to an offense described in subparagraph (A).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e65d845-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s570A/c/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>The term “<term>sex-related offense</term>” means the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e65d846-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s570A/c/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>An offense under section 920 or 920b of <ref href="/us/usc/t10">title 10, United States Code</ref> (article 120 or 120b of the Uniform Code of Military Justice).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e65d847-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s570A/c/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>An offense under State law for conduct identical or substantially similar to an offense described in subparagraph (A).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e65d848-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s570A/c/3" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>The term “<term>spousal-abuse offense</term>” means the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e65d849-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s570A/c/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>An offense under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s928">section 928 of title 10, United States Code</ref> (article 128 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e65d84a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s570A/c/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>An offense under State law for conduct identical or substantially similar to an offense described in subparagraph (A).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e65d84b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s570A/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>This section shall take effect 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and shall apply with respect to separations, discharges, and releases from the Armed Forces that occur on or after that effective date.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e32445" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s570B" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="570B">SEC. 570B. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e65ff5c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1161">10 USC 1161 note</ref> prec.</p></sidenote><heading>PROHIBITION ON INVOLUNTARY SEPARATION OF CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES; CONSIDERATION OF MILITARY SERVICE IN REMOVAL DETERMINATIONS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e664d7d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s570B/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibition on Involuntary Separation</inline>.—</heading><page identifier="/us/stat/133/1399">133 STAT. 1399</page> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e664d7e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s570B/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>No member of the Armed Forces may be involuntarily separated from the Armed Forces solely because that member is a covered member.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e664d7f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s570B/a/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Covered member defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this subsection, the term “<term>covered member</term>” means a member of the Armed Forces who—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e664d80-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s570B/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>possesses a current and valid employment authorization document that was issued pursuant to the memorandum of the Secretary of Homeland Security dated June 15, 2012, and entitled “Exercising Prosecutorial Discretion with Respect to Individuals who Came to the United States as Children”; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e664d81-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s570B/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>is currently in a temporary protected status under section 244 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1254a">8 U.S.C. 1254a</ref>).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e664d82-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s570B/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e664d83-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1229">8 USC 1229 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Consideration of Military Service in Removal Determinations</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e664d84-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s570B/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>With regards to an individual, an immigration officer shall take into consideration evidence of military service by that individual in determining whether—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e664d85-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s570B/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>to issue to that individual a notice to appear in removal proceedings, an administrative order of removal, or a reinstatement of a final removal order; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e664d86-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s570B/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>to execute a final order of removal regarding that individual.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e664d87-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s570B/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this subsection:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e664d88-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s570B/b/2/A" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>The term “<term>evidence of service</term>” means evidence that an individual served as a member of the Armed Forces, and the characterization of each period of service of that individual in the Armed Forces.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e664d89-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s570B/b/2/B" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>The term “<term>immigration officer</term>” has the meaning given that term in section 101 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/etseq">8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.</ref>).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e32553" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s570C" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="570C">SEC. 570C. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e664d8a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e664d8b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1142">10 USC 1142</ref></p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e664d8c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">note.</p></sidenote><heading>INCLUSION OF QUESTION REGARDING IMMIGRATION STATUS ON PRESEPARATION COUNSELING CHECKLIST (DD FORM 2648).</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Not later than September 30, 2020, the Secretary of Defense shall modify the preseparation counseling checklist for active component, active guard reserve, active reserve, full time support, and reserve program administrator service members (DD Form 2648) to include a specific block wherein a member of the Armed Forces may indicate that the member would like to receive information regarding the immigration status of that member and expedited naturalization.</content></section> <section id="d159904e32568" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s570D" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="570D">SEC. 570D. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e66749d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1781">10 USC 1781 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>COUNSELING FOR MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES WHO ARE NOT CITIZENS OF THE UNITED STATES ON NATURALIZATION IN THE UNITED STATES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e669bae-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s570D/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary concerned shall furnish to covered individuals under the jurisdiction of that Secretary counseling regarding how to apply for naturalization in the United States.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e669baf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s570D/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e669bb0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s570D/b/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The term “<term>covered individual</term>” means a member of the Armed Forces who is not a citizen of the United States.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e669bb1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s570D/b/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The term “<term>Secretary concerned</term>” has the meaning given that term in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s101/a/9">section 101(a)(9) of title 10, United States Code</ref>.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1400">133 STAT. 1400</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e32612" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s570E" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="570E">SEC. 570E. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e669bb2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1781">10 USC 1781 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>PILOT PROGRAM ON INFORMATION SHARING BETWEEN DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AND DESIGNATED RELATIVES AND FRIENDS OF MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES REGARDING THE EXPERIENCES AND CHALLENGES OF MILITARY SERVICE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e678613-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s570E/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Pilot Program Required</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e678614-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s570E/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e678615-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall seek to enter into an agreement with the American Red Cross to carry out a pilot program under which the American Red Cross—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e678616-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s570E/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>encourages a member of the Armed Forces, upon the enlistment or appointment of such member, to designate up to 10 persons to whom information regarding the military service of such member shall be disseminated using contact information obtained under paragraph (6); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e678617-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s570E/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e678618-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><content>provides such persons, within 30 days after the date on which such persons are designated under subparagraph (A), the option to elect to receive such information regarding military service.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e678619-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s570E/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Dissemination</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall disseminate information described in paragraph (1)(A) under the pilot program on a regular basis.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e67861a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s570E/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Types of information</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The types of information to be disseminated under the pilot program to persons who elect to receive such information shall include information regarding—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e67ad2b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s570E/a/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>aspects of daily life and routine experienced by members of the Armed Forces;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e67ad2c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s570E/a/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the challenges and stresses of military service, particularly during and after deployment as part of a contingency operation;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e67ad2d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s570E/a/3/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>the services available to members of the Armed Forces and the dependents of such members to cope with the experiences and challenges of military service;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e67ad2e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s570E/a/3/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>benefits administered by the Department of Defense for members of the Armed Forces and the dependents of such members;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e67ad2f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s570E/a/3/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>a toll-free telephone number through which such persons who elect to receive information under the pilot program may request information regarding the program; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e67ad30-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s570E/a/3/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>such other information as the Secretary determines to be appropriate.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e67ad31-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s570E/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Privacy of information</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In carrying out the pilot program, the Secretary may not disseminate information under paragraph (3) in violation of laws and regulations pertaining to the privacy of members of the Armed Forces, including requirements pursuant to—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e67ad32-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s570E/a/4/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s552a">section 552a of title 5, United States Code</ref>; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e67ad33-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s570E/a/4/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (<ref href="/us/pl/104/191">Public Law 104–191</ref>).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e67ad34-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s570E/a/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Notice and modifications</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In carrying out the pilot program, the Secretary shall, with respect to a member of the Armed Forces—<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1401">133 STAT. 1401</page></chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e67ad35-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s570E/a/5/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>ensure that such member is notified of the ability to modify designations made by such member under paragraph (1)(A); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e67ad36-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s570E/a/5/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>upon the request of a member, authorize such member to modify such designations at any time.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e67ad37-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s570E/a/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Contact information</inline>.—</heading><content>In making a designation under the pilot program, a member of the Armed Forces shall provide necessary contact information, specifically including an email address, to facilitate the dissemination of information regarding the military service of the member.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e67ad38-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s570E/a/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Opt-in and opt-out of program</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e67ad39-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s570E/a/7/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Opt-in by members</inline>.—</heading><content>A member may participate in the pilot program only if the member voluntarily elects to participate in the program. A member seeking to make such an election shall make such election in a manner, and by including such information, as the Secretary and the Red Cross shall jointly specify for purposes of the pilot program.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e67ad3a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s570E/a/7/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Opt-in by designated recipients</inline>.—</heading><content>A person designated pursuant to paragraph (1)(A) may receive information under the pilot program only if the person makes the election described in paragraph (1)(B).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e67ad3b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s570E/a/7/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Opt-out</inline>.—</heading><content>In carrying out the pilot program, the Secretary shall, with respect to a person who has elected to receive information under such pilot program, cease disseminating such information to that person upon request of such person.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e67ad3c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s570E/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Survey and Report on Pilot Program</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e67ad3d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s570E/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e67ad3e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e67ad3f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Survey</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than two years after the date on which the pilot program commences, the Secretary, in consultation with the American Red Cross, shall administer a survey to persons who elected to receive information under the pilot program for the purpose of receiving feedback regarding the quality of information disseminated under this section, including whether such information appropriately reflects the military career progression of members of the Armed Forces.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e67ad40-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s570E/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than three years after the date on which the pilot program commences, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a final report on the pilot program which includes—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e67ad41-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s570E/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the results of the survey administered under paragraph (1);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e67ad42-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s570E/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e67ad43-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>a determination as to whether the pilot program should be made permanent; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e67ad44-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s570E/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e67ad45-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e67ad46-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>recommendations as to modifications necessary to improve the program if made permanent.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e67ad47-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s570E/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Termination of Pilot Program</inline>.—</heading><content>The pilot program shall terminate upon submission of the report required by subsection (b)(2).</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e32860" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s570F" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="570F">SEC. 570F. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e67ad48-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1142">10 USC 1142 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>CONNECTIONS OF MEMBERS RETIRING OR SEPARATING FROM THE ARMED FORCES WITH COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS AND RELATED ENTITIES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e682279-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s570F/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e68498a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Memorandums.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall jointly seek to enter into memoranda of understanding or other agreements with State veterans agencies under which information from Department of Defense Form DD–<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1402">133 STAT. 1402</page> 2648 on individuals undergoing retirement, discharge, or release from the Armed Forces is transmitted to one or more State veterans agencies, as elected by such individuals, to provide or connect veterans to benefits or services as follows:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e68498b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s570F/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Assistance in preparation of resumes.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e68498c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s570F/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Training for employment interviews.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e68498d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s570F/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Employment recruitment training.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e68498e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s570F/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>Other services leading directly to a successful transition from military life to civilian life.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e68498f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s570F/a/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>Healthcare, including care for mental health.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e684990-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s570F/a/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>Transportation or transportation-related services.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e684991-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s570F/a/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>Housing.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e684992-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s570F/a/8" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><content>Such other benefits or services as the Secretaries jointly consider appropriate for purposes of this section.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e684993-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s570F/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Information Transmitted</inline>.—</heading><content>The information transmitted on individuals as described in subsection (a) shall be such information on Form DD–2648 as the Secretaries jointly consider appropriate to facilitate community-based organizations and related entities in providing or connecting such individuals to benefits and services as described in subsection (a).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e684994-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s570F/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Modification of Form DD–2648</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall make such modifications to Form DD–2648 as the Secretary considers appropriate to allow an individual filling out the form to indicate an email address at which the individual may be contacted to receive or be connected to benefits or services described in subsection (a).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e684995-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s570F/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Voluntary Participation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Information on an individual may be transmitted to and through a State veterans agency as described in subsection (a) only with the consent of the individual. In giving such consent, an individual shall specify the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e684996-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s570F/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The State veterans agency or agencies elected by the individual to transmit such information as described in subsection (a).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e684997-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s570F/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The benefits and services for which contact information shall be so transmitted.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e684998-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s570F/d/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Such other information on the individual as the individual considers appropriate in connection with the transmittal.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e32970" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s570G" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="570G">SEC. 570G. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e684999-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1144">10 USC 1144 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>PILOT PROGRAM REGARDING ONLINE APPLICATION FOR THE TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e68bdca-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s570G/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and the Secretary of Labor may jointly carry out a pilot program that creates a one-stop source for online applications for the purposes of assisting members of the Armed Forces and Veterans participating in the Transition Assistance Program (in this section referred to as “TAP”).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e68bdcb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s570G/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Data Sources</inline>.—</heading><content>If the Secretaries carry out the pilot program, any online application developed under such program shall, in part, aggregate existing data from government resources and the private sector under one uniform resource locator for the purpose of assisting members of the Armed Forces and veterans participating in TAP.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e68bdcc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s570G/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Availability; Accessibility</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Any online application developed under a pilot program shall, to the extent feasible be—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e68bdcd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s570G/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>widely available as a mobile application; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e68bdce-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s570G/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>easily accessible by veterans, members of the Armed Forces, and employers.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1403">133 STAT. 1403</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e68bdcf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s570G/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e68bdd0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Assessments</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e68bdd1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s570G/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Interim assessments</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than the dates that are one and two years after the date of the commencement of any pilot program under this section, the Secretaries shall jointly assess the pilot program.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e68bdd2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s570G/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Final assessment</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than the date that is three years after the date of the commencement of any pilot program under this section, the Secretaries shall jointly carry out a final assessment of the pilot program.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e68bdd3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s570G/d/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Purpose</inline>.—</heading><content>The general objective of each assessment under this subsection shall be to determine if the online application under the pilot program helps participants in TAP to accomplish the goals of TAP, accounting for the individual profiles of participants, including military experience and geographic location.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e68bdd4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s570G/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing</inline>.—</heading><content>If the Secretaries carry out the pilot program, the Secretary of Defense shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a briefing on findings regarding the pilot program, including any recommendations for legislation.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e68bdd5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s570G/f" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e68bdd6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s570G/f/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The term “<term>mobile application</term>” means a software program that runs on the operating system of a mobile device.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e68bdd7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stG/s570G/f/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The term “<term>mobile device</term>” means a smartphone, tablet computer, or similar portable computing device that transmits data over a wireless connection.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d159904e33088" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stH" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="H">Subtitle H—</num><heading>Military Family Readiness and Dependents’ Education</heading> <section id="d159904e33093" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stH/s571" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="571">SEC. 571. </num><heading>AUTHORIZING MEMBERS TO TAKE LEAVE FOR A BIRTH OR ADOPTION IN MORE THAN ONE INCREMENT.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3e68e4e8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Paragraph (5) of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s701/i">section 701(i) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e68e4e9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stH/s571/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>only in one increment</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>in more than one increment</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e68e4ea-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stH/s571/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary concerned</quotedText>” before the period.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d159904e33127" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stH/s572" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="572">SEC. 572. </num><heading>DEFERRED DEPLOYMENT FOR MEMBERS WHO GIVE BIRTH.</heading><content class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3e68e4eb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s701">Section 701 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e690bfc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="l">“(l) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e690bfd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><chapeau>A member of the armed forces who gives birth while on active duty may be deployed during the period of 12 months beginning on the date of such birth only with the approval of a health care provider employed at a military medical treatment facility and—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e690bfe-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>at the election of such member; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e690bff-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>in the interest of national security, as determined by the Secretary of Defense.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1404">133 STAT. 1404</page></content></section> <section id="d159904e33166" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stH/s573" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="573">SEC. 573. </num><heading>AUTHORITY OF THE SECRETARY CONCERNED TO TRANSPORT REMAINS OF A COVERED DECEDENT TO NO MORE THAN TWO PLACES SELECTED BY THE PERSON DESIGNATED TO DIRECT DISPOSITION OF THE REMAINS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e693310-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stH/s573/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authority</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1482/a/8">Section 1482(a)(8) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e693311-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">“(8)</num><subparagraph class="inline" id="y3e693312-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>Transportation of the remains, and travel and transportation allowances as specified in regulations prescribed under section 464 of title 37 for an escort of one person, to the place, subject to subparagraph (B), selected by the person designated to direct disposition of the remains or, if such a selection is not made, to a national or other cemetery which is selected by the Secretary and in which burial of the decedent is authorized.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3e693313-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>The person designated to direct disposition of the remains may select two places under subparagraph (A) if the second place is a national cemetery. If that person selects two places, the Secretary concerned may pay for transportation to the second place only by means of reimbursement under subsection (b).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3e693314-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>When transportation of the remains includes transportation by aircraft under section 562 of the John Warner National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007 (<ref href="/us/pl/109/364">Public Law 109–364</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1482">10 U.S.C. 1482 note</ref>), the Secretary concerned shall provide, to the maximum extent practicable, for delivery of the remains by air to the commercial, general aviation, or military airport nearest to the place selected by the designee.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e693315-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stH/s573/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e693316-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1482">10 USC 1482 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Military Escort and Honor Guard Only to First Location</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 562(b) of the John Warner National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007 (<ref href="/us/pl/109/364">Public Law 109–364</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1482">10 U.S.C. 1482 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following: “<quotedText>If the person designated to direct disposition of the remains selects two places under such section, the term means only the first of those two places.</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e33241" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stH/s574" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="574">SEC. 574. </num><heading>MILITARY FUNERAL HONORS MATTERS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e69a847-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stH/s574/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Full Military Honors Ceremony for Certain Veterans</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1491/b">Section 1491(b) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e69cf58-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e69cf59-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><chapeau>The Secretary concerned shall provide full military honors (as determined by the Secretary concerned) for the funeral of a veteran who—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e69cf5a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>is first interred or first inurned in Arlington National Cemetery on or after the date of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e69cf5b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>was awarded the medal of honor or the prisoner-of-war medal; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e69cf5c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>is not entitled to full military honors by the grade of that veteran.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e69cf5d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stH/s574/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e69cf5e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1491">10 USC 1491 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Full Military Funeral Honors for Veterans at Military Installations</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e69cf5f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stH/s574/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Installation plans for honors required</inline>.—</heading><content>The commander of each military installation at or through which a funeral honors detail for a veteran is provided pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1491">section 1491 of title 10, United States Code</ref> (as amended by subsection (a)), shall maintain and carry out a plan for the <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1405">133 STAT. 1405</page> provision, upon request, of full military funeral honors at funerals of veterans for whom a funeral honors detail is authorized in that section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e69cf60-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stH/s574/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each plan of an installation under paragraph (1) shall include the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e69cf61-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stH/s574/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>Mechanisms to ensure compliance with the requirements applicable to the composition of funeral honors details in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1491/b">section 1491(b) of title 10, United States Code</ref> (as so amended).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e69cf62-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stH/s574/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>Mechanisms to ensure compliance with the requirements for ceremonies for funerals in section 1491(c) of such title.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e69cf63-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stH/s574/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>In addition to the ceremonies required pursuant to subparagraph (B), the provision of a gun salute, if otherwise authorized, for each funeral by appropriate personnel, including personnel of the installation, members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces residing in the vicinity of the installation who are ordered to funeral honors duty, or members of veterans organizations or other organizations referred to in section 1491(b)(2) of such title.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e69cf64-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stH/s574/b/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>Mechanisms for the provision of support authorized by section 1491(d) of such title.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e69cf65-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stH/s574/b/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>Such other mechanisms and activities as the Secretary concerned considers appropriate in order to assure that full military funeral honors are provided upon request at funerals of veterans.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e69cf66-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stH/s574/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this subsection:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e69cf67-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stH/s574/b/3/A" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>The term “<term>Secretary concerned</term>” has the meaning given that term in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s101/a/9">section 101(a)(9) of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e69cf68-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stH/s574/b/3/B" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>The term “<term>veteran</term>” has the meaning given that term in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1491/h">section 1491(h) of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e33385" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stH/s575" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="575">SEC. 575. </num><heading>IMPROVEMENT OF OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE PORTABILITY FOR RELOCATED SPOUSES OF MEMBERS OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES.</heading><content class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3e69f679-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1784">Section 1784 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e6a1d8a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="h">“(h) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Improvement of Occupational License Portability Through Interstate Compacts</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e6a1d8b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e6a1d8c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Contracts.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall seek to enter into a cooperative agreement with the Council of State Governments to assist with funding of the development of interstate compacts on licensed occupations in order to alleviate the burden associated with relicensing in such an occupation by spouse of a members of the armed forces in connection with a permanent change of duty station of members to another State.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e6a1d8d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on assistance per compact</inline>.—</heading><content>The amount provided under paragraph (1) as assistance for the development of any particular interstate compact may not exceed $1,000,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e6a1d8e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on total amount of assistance</inline>.—</heading><content>The total amount of assistance provided under paragraph (1) in any fiscal year may not exceed $4,000,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e6a1d8f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Annual report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than February 28 each year, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1406">133 STAT. 1406</page> report on interstate compacts described in paragraph (1) developed through assistance provided under that paragraph. Each report shall set forth the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e6a1d90-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>Any interstate compact developed during the preceding calendar year, including the occupational licenses covered by such compact and the States agreeing to enter into such compact.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e6a1d91-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>Any interstate compact developed during a prior calendar year into which one or more additional States agreed to enter during the preceding calendar year.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e6a1d92-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Expiration</inline>.—</heading><content>The authority to enter into a cooperative agreement under paragraph (1), and to provide assistance described in that paragraph pursuant to such cooperative agreement, expire on September 30, 2024.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></section> <section id="d159904e33474" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stH/s576" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="576">SEC. 576. </num><heading>CONTINUED ELIGIBILITY FOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FOR SPOUSES OF PROMOTED MEMBERS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3e6a44a3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1784a/b">Section 1784a(b) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e6a44a4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stH/s576/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(1)</quotedText>” before “<quotedText>Assistance</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e6a44a5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stH/s576/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e6a44a6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>A spouse who is eligible for a program under this section and begins a course of education or training for a degree, license, or credential described in subsection (a) may not become ineligible to complete such course of education or training solely because the member to whom the spouse is married is promoted to a higher grade.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d159904e33512" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stH/s577" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="577">SEC. 577. </num><heading>MODIFICATION TO AUTHORITY TO REIMBURSE FOR STATE LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION COSTS OF A SPOUSE OF A SERVICEMEMBER ARISING FROM RELOCATION.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3e6a92c7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t37/s476/p">Section 476(p) of title 37, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e6a92c8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stH/s577/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>armed forces</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>uniformed services</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e6a92c9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stH/s577/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in paragraph (2), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>$500</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>$1,000</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e6a92ca-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stH/s577/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (3)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e6a92cb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stH/s577/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in subparagraph (A), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e6a92cc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stH/s577/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in subparagraph (B), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the period and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>; and</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e6a92cd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stH/s577/3/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subparagraph:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y3e6a92ce-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e6a92cf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analysis.</p></sidenote><content>an analysis of whether the maximum reimbursement amount under paragraph (2) is sufficient to cover the average costs of relicensing described in paragraph (1).”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e6a92d0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stH/s577/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>in paragraph (4), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2022</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2024</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d159904e33606" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stH/s578" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="578">SEC. 578. </num><heading>CLARIFICATION REGARDING ELIGIBILITY TO TRANSFER ENTITLEMENT UNDER POST-9/11 EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.</heading><content class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3e6a92d1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s3319/j">Section 3319(j) of title 38, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e6ab9e2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>The Secretary of Defense may not prescribe any regulation that would provide for a limitation on eligibility to transfer unused education benefits to family members based on a maximum number of years of service in the Armed Forces.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1407">133 STAT. 1407</page></content></section> <section id="d159904e33632" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stH/s579" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="579">SEC. 579. </num><heading>ANNUAL STATE REPORT CARD.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 1111(h)(1)(C)(ii) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (<ref href="/us/usc/t20/s6311/h/1/C/ii">20 U.S.C. 6311(h)(1)(C)(ii)</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>on active duty (as defined in section 101(d)(5) of such title)</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d159904e33648" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stH/s580" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="580">SEC. 580. </num><heading>IMPROVEMENTS TO CHILD CARE FOR MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e6b5623-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stH/s580/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clarifying Technical Amendment to Direct Hire Authority of the Department of Defense for Child Care Services Providers for Department Child Development Centers</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 559(e) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/91">Public Law 115–91</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1792">10 U.S.C. 1792 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(including family childcare coordinator services and school age childcare coordinator services)</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>childcare services</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e6b5624-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stH/s580/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Assessment of Financial Assistance Provided to Civilian Child Care Providers</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e6b5625-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stH/s580/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Assessment</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense shall assess the maximum amount of financial assistance provided to eligible civilian providers of child care services or youth program services that furnish such service for members of the armed forces and employees of the United States under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1798">section 1798 of title 10, United States Code</ref>. Such assessment shall include the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e6b5626-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stH/s580/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e6b5627-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>The determination of the Secretary whether the maximum allowable financial assistance should be standardized across the Armed Forces.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e6b5628-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stH/s580/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>Whether the maximum allowable amount adequately accounts for high-cost duty stations.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e6b5629-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stH/s580/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than June 1, 2020, the Secretary of Defense shall submit a report to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives regarding the results of the assessment under paragraph (1) and any actions taken by the Secretary to remedy identified shortfalls in assistance described in that paragraph.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e6b562a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stH/s580/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e6b562b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1791">10 USC 1791 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reduction in Wait Lists for Child Care at Military Installations</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e6b562c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stH/s580/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Remedial action</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall take steps the Secretary determines necessary to reduce the waiting lists for child care at military installations to ensure that members of the Armed Forces have meaningful access to child care during tours of duty.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e6b562d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stH/s580/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than June 1, 2020, the Secretary of Defense shall provide a report to the Committees on Armed Forces of the Senate and the House of Representative regarding—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e6b562e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stH/s580/c/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>action taken under paragraph (1); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e6b562f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stH/s580/c/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>any additional resources (including additional funding for and child care facilities and workers) the Secretary determines necessary to increase access described in paragraph (1).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e6b5630-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stH/s580/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">GAO Review</inline>.—</heading><content>The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a review of the assessments, actions, and determinations of the Secretary under subsections (b)(1) and (c). Not later<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e6b5631-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote> than December 1, 2020, the Comptroller General shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1408">133 STAT. 1408</page> the House of Representatives a report regarding the review performed under this subsection.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e6b5632-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stH/s580/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Assessment of Accessibility of Websites of the Department of Defense Related to Child Care and Spousal Employment</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e6b5633-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stH/s580/e/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Assessment</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall review the functions and accessibility of websites of the Department of Defense designed for members of the Armed Forces and the families of such members to access information and services offered by the Department regarding child care, spousal employment, and other family matters.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e6b5634-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stH/s580/e/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than March 1, 2020, the Secretary of Defense shall provide a briefing to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives regarding the results of the assessment under paragraph (1) and actions taken to enhance accessibility of the websites.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e6b5635-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stH/s580/f" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e6b5636-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e6b5637-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1792">10 USC 1792 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Portability of Background Investigations for Child Care Providers</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall ensure that the background investigation and training certification for a child care provider employed by the Department of Defense in a facility of the Department may be transferred to another facility of the Department, without regard to which Secretary of a military department has jurisdiction over either such facility.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e33820" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stH/s580A" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="580A">SEC. 580A. </num><heading>TRANSPORTATION OF REMAINS OF CASUALTIES; TRAVEL EXPENSES FOR NEXT OF KIN.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e6b7d48-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stH/s580A/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Transportation for Remains of a Member Who Dies Not in a Theater of Combat Operations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 562 of the John Warner National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007 (<ref href="/us/pl/109/364">Public Law 109–364</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1482">10 U.S.C. 1482 note</ref>), as amended by section 573 of this Act, is further amended—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e6b7d49-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stH/s580A/a/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in the heading, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>dying in a theater of combat operations</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e6b7d4a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stH/s580A/a/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (a), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>in a combat theater of operations</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>outside of the United States</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e6b7d4b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stH/s580A/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e6b7d4c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1482">10 USC 1482 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Transportation for Family</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall extend travel privileges via Invitational Travel Authorization to family members of members of the Armed Forces who die outside of the United States and whose remains are returned to the United States through the mortuary facility at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e33876" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stH/s580B" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="580B">SEC. 580B. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e6ba45d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1475">10 USC 1475 note</ref> prec.</p></sidenote><heading>MEETINGS OF OFFICIALS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE WITH REPRESENTATIVE GROUPS OF SURVIVORS OF DECEASED MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e6ba45e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stH/s580B/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Chiefs of the Armed Forces</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall direct the chiefs of the Armed Forces to meet periodically with representative groups of survivors of deceased members of the Armed Forces to receive feedback from those survivors regarding issues affecting such survivors. The Chief of the National Guard Bureau shall meet with representative groups of survivors of deceased members of the Air National Guard and the Army National Guard.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e6bcb6f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stH/s580B/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness</inline>.—</heading><content>The Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness shall meet periodically with representative groups of survivors of deceased members of the Armed Forces to discuss policies of the <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1409">133 STAT. 1409</page> Department of Defense regarding military casualties and Gold Star families.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e6bcb70-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stH/s580B/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e6bcb71-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than April 1, 2020, the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness shall brief the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives regarding policies established and the results of the meetings under subsection (b).</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e33920" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stH/s580C" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="580C">SEC. 580C. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e6bcb72-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1566">10 USC 1566 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>INFORMATION AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR REGISTRATION FOR VOTING AND ABSENTEE BALLOT REQUESTS FOR MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES UNDERGOING DEPLOYMENT OVERSEAS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e6bf283-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stH/s580C/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e6bf284-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 45 days prior to a general election for Federal office, a member of the Armed Forces shall, upon request, be provided with the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e6bf285-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stH/s580C/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>A Federal write-in absentee ballot prescribed pursuant to section 103 of the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20303">52 U.S.C. 20303</ref>), together with instructions on the appropriate use of the ballot with respect to the State in which the member is registered to vote.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e6bf286-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stH/s580C/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>In the case of a member intending to vote in a State that does not accept the Federal write-in absentee ballot as a simultaneous application and acceptable ballot for Federal elections, instructions on, and an opportunity to fill out, the official post card form for absentee voter registration application and absentee ballot application prescribed under section 101(b)(2) of the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t52/s20301/b/2">52 U.S.C. 20301(b)(2)</ref>).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e6bf287-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stH/s580C/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Personnel Responsible of Discharge</inline>.—</heading><content>Ballots and instructions pursuant to paragraph (1) of subsection (a), and briefings and forms pursuant to paragraph (2) of such subsection, shall be provided by Voting Assistance Officers or such other personnel as the Secretary of the military department concerned shall designate.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e33969" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stH/s580D" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="580D">SEC. 580D. </num><heading>STUDY ON TWO-WAY MILITARY BALLOT BARCODE TRACKING.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e6c40a8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stH/s580D/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Study</inline>.—</heading><content>The Director of the Federal Voting Assistance Program of the Department of Defense shall conduct a study on the feasibility of a pilot program providing full ballot tracking of overseas military absentee ballots through the mail stream in a manner that is similar to the 2016 Military Ballot Tracking Pilot Program conducted by the Federal Voting Assistance Program.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e6c40a9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stH/s580D/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director shall submit to Congress a report on the results of the study conducted under subsection (a). The report shall include—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e6c40aa-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stH/s580D/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e6c40ab-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Cost estimate.</p></sidenote><content>an estimate of the costs and requirements needed to conduct the pilot program described in subsection (a);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e6c40ac-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stH/s580D/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>a description of the organizations that would provide substantial support for the pilot program;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e6c40ad-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stH/s580D/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e6c40ae-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Timeline.</p></sidenote><content>a time line for the phased implementation of the pilot program to all military personnel actively serving overseas;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e6c40af-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stH/s580D/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>a method to determine under the pilot program if a ballot was counted, and a way to provide such information to the member of the Armed Forces casting the vote; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e6c40b0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stH/s580D/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>a description of the efforts being undertaken to ensure a reliable and secure military ballot tracking system.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1410">133 STAT. 1410</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e34027" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stH/s580E" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="580E">SEC. 580E. </num><heading>ASSISTANCE TO SCHOOLS WITH MILITARY DEPENDENT STUDENTS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e6c67c1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stH/s580E/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Impact Aid for Children With Severe Disabilities</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e6c67c2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stH/s580E/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Of the amount authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2020 by section 301 and available for operation and maintenance for Defense-wide activities as specified in the funding table in section 4301, $10,000,000 shall be available for payments under section 363 of the Floyd D. Spence National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001 (<ref href="/us/pl/106/398">Public Law 106–398</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t20/s7703a">20 U.S.C. 7703a</ref>).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e6c67c3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stH/s580E/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Use of certain amount</inline>.—</heading><content>Of the amount available under paragraph (1) for payments as described in that paragraph, $5,000,000 shall be available for such payments to local educational agencies determined by the Secretary of Defense, in the discretion of the Secretary, to have higher concentrations of military children with severe disabilities.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e6c67c4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stH/s580E/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Assistance to Schools With Significant Numbers of Military Dependent Students</inline>.—</heading><content>Of the amount authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2020 by section 301 and available for operation and maintenance for Defense-wide activities as specified in the funding table in section 4301, $40,000,000 shall be available only for the purpose of providing assistance to local educational agencies under subsection (a) of section 572 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006 (<ref href="/us/pl/109/163">Public Law 109–163</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t20/s7703b">20 U.S.C. 7703b</ref>).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e6c67c5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stH/s580E/c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Local Educational Agency Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “<term>local educational agency</term>” has the meaning given that term in section 7013(9) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (<ref href="/us/usc/t20/s7713/9">20 U.S.C. 7713(9)</ref>).</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e34094" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stH/s580F" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="580F">SEC. 580F. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e6c67c6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1784a">10 USC 1784a note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>FIRST EXPANSION OF THE MY CAREER ADVANCEMENT ACCOUNT PROGRAM FOR MILITARY SPOUSES.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  The Secretary of Defense shall modify the My Career Advancement Account program of the Department of Defense to ensure that military spouses participating in the program may receive financial assistance for the pursuit of a license, certification, or Associate’s degree in any career field or occupation.</content></section> <section id="d159904e34107" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stH/s580G" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="580G">SEC. 580G. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e6c8ed7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t14/s2904">14 USC 2904 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>SECOND EXPANSION OF THE MY CAREER ADVANCEMENT ACCOUNT PROGRAM FOR MILITARY SPOUSES.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  The spouse of a member of the Coast Guard may participate in the My Career Advancement Account program of the Department of Defense if the Coast Guard reimburses the Department of Defense.</content></section> <section id="d159904e34119" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stH/s580H" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="580H">SEC. 580H. </num><heading>REPORT ON TRAINING AND SUPPORT AVAILABLE TO MILITARY SPOUSES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e6cb5e8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stH/s580H/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report Required</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness shall submit to the committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report that includes a description of the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e6cb5e9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stH/s580H/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Financial literacy programs currently designed specifically for military spouses.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e6cb5ea-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stH/s580H/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Efforts to evaluate the effectiveness of financial literacy programs.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1411">133 STAT. 1411</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e6cb5eb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stH/s580H/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Public Availability</inline>.—</heading><content>The report submitted under subsection (a) shall be made available on a publicly accessible website of the Department of Defense.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e34155" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stH/s580I" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="580I">SEC. 580I. </num><heading>RI’KATAK GUEST STUDENT PROGRAM AT UNITED STATES ARMY GARRISON−KWAJALEIN ATOLL.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e6cdcfc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stH/s580I/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Program Authorized</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of the Army may conduct an assistance program to educate up to five local national students per grade, per academic year, on a space-available basis at the contractor-operated schools on United States Army Garrison<i>─</i>Kwajalein Atoll. The program shall be known as the “Ri’katak Guest Student Program”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e6cdcfd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stH/s580I/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Student Assistance</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Assistance that may be provided to students participating in the program carried out pursuant to subsection (a) includes the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e6cdcfe-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stH/s580I/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Classroom instruction.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e6cdcff-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stH/s580I/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Extracurricular activities.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e6cdd00-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stH/s580I/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Student meals.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e6cdd01-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stH/s580I/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>Transportation.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d159904e34202" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stI" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="I">Subtitle I—</num><heading>Decorations and Awards</heading> <section id="d159904e34207" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stI/s581" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="581">SEC. 581. </num><heading>MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITIES ON ELIGIBILITY FOR AND REPLACEMENT OF GOLD STAR LAPEL BUTTONS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e6d2b22-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stI/s581/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Expansion of Authority To Determine Next of Kin for Issuance</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1126">Section 1126 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e6d2b23-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stI/s581/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (a), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>widows, parents, and</quotedText>” in the matter preceding paragraph (1);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e6d2b24-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stI/s581/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (b), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the widow and to each parent and</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>each</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e6d2b25-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stI/s581/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>in subsection (d)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e6d2b26-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stI/s581/a/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> paragraphs (1), (2), (3), and (4) and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following new paragraph (1):<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y3e6d2b27-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e6d2b28-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Definition.</p></sidenote><content>The term ‘<term>next of kin</term>’ means individuals standing in such relationship to members of the armed forces described in subsection (a) as the Secretaries concerned shall jointly specify in regulations for purposes of this section.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e6d2b29-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stI/s581/a/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> paragraphs (5), (6), (7), and (8) as paragraphs (2), (3), (4), and (5), respectively.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e6d2b2a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stI/s581/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Replacement</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (c) of such section <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and payment</quotedText>” and all that follows and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and without cost.</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e34303" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stI/s582" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="582">SEC. 582. </num><heading>STANDARDIZATION OF HONORABLE SERVICE REQUIREMENT FOR AWARD OF MILITARY DECORATIONS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e6dc76b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stI/s582/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Honorable Service Requirement</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e6dc76c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stI/s582/a/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch57">Chapter 57 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new section:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y3e6dc76d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658164"><num class="fontsize12" value="1136">“§ 1136.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e6dc76e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1136">10 USC 1136</ref>.</p></sidenote> Honorable service requirement for award of military decorations</heading><content class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  “No military decoration, including a medal, cross, or bar, or an associated emblem or insignia, may be awarded or presented to any person, or to a representative of the person, if the service <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1412">133 STAT. 1412</page> of the person after the person distinguished himself or herself has not been honorable.”</content></section> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e6dc76f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stI/s582/a/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 57 of such title<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e6dc770-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1121">10 USC 1121</ref> prec.<?GPOvSpace 04?></p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“1136. </designator> <label>Honorable service requirement for award of military decorations.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e6dc771-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stI/s582/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendments</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10">Title 10, United States Code</ref>, is further amended as follows:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e6dc772-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stI/s582/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>In section 7274—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e6dc773-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stI/s582/b/1/A" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in subsection (b), in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subsection (d)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subsection (c)</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e6dc774-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stI/s582/b/1/B" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> subsection (c); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e6dc775-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stI/s582/b/1/C" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsection (d) as subsection (c).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e6dc776-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stI/s582/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2)</num><subparagraph class="inline" id="y3e6dc777-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stI/s582/b/2/A" role="instruction"><num value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e6dc778-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Repeal.</p></sidenote><content>Section 8299 is <amendingAction type="repeal">repealed</amendingAction>.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3e6dc779-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stI/s582/b/2/B" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e6dc77a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s8291">10 USC 8291</ref> prec.</p></sidenote><content>The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 837 <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the item relating to section 8299.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e6dc77b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stI/s582/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>In section 9274—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e6dc77c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stI/s582/b/3/A" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in subsection (b), in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subsection (d)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subsection (c)</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e6dc77d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stI/s582/b/3/B" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> subsection (c); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e6dc77e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stI/s582/b/3/C" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsection (d) as subsection (c).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e6dc77f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stI/s582/b/4" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>In section 9279, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> subsection (c).</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e34510" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stI/s583" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="583">SEC. 583. </num><heading>AUTHORIZATION FOR AWARD OF THE MEDAL OF HONOR TO JOHN J. DUFFY FOR ACTS OF VALOR IN VIETNAM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e6dee90-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stI/s583/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Waiver of Time Limitations</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding the time limitations specified in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s7274">section 7274 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, or any other time limitation with respect to the awarding of certain medals to persons who served in the Armed Forces, the President may award the Medal of Honor under section 7271 of such title to John J. Duffy for the acts of valor in Vietnam described in subsection (b).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e6dee91-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stI/s583/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Acts of Valor Described</inline>.—</heading><content>The acts of valor referred to in subsection (a) are the actions of John J. Duffy on April 14 and 15, 1972, in Vietnam for which he was previously awarded the Distinguished-Service Cross.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e34537" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stI/s584" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="584">SEC. 584. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e6dee92-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s7271">10 USC 7271 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>REVIEW OF WORLD WAR I VALOR MEDALS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e6eb1e3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stI/s584/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Review Required</inline>.—</heading><content>Each Secretary concerned shall review the service records of World War I veterans described in subsection (b) under the jurisdiction of such Secretary in order to determine whether any such veteran should be awarded the Medal of Honor for valor during World War I.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e6eb1e4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stI/s584/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Covered World War I Veterans</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The World War I veterans whose service records may be reviewed under subsection (a) are the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e6ed8f5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stI/s584/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>African American war veterans, Asian American war veterans, Hispanic American war veterans, Jewish American war veterans, and Native American war veterans who were awarded the Distinguished Service Cross or the Navy Cross for an action that occurred between April 6, 1917, and November 11, 1918.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e6ed8f6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stI/s584/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>African American war veterans, Asian American war veterans, Hispanic American war veterans, Jewish American war veterans, and Native American war veterans who were <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1413">133 STAT. 1413</page> awarded the Croix de Guerre with Palm (that is, awarded at the Army level or above) by the Government of France for an action that occurred between April 6, 1917, and November 11, 1918.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e6ed8f7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stI/s584/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>African American war veterans, Asian American war veterans, Hispanic American war veterans, Jewish American war veterans, and Native American war veterans who were recommended for a Medal of Honor for actions that occurred from April 6, 1917, to November 11, 1918, if the Department of Defense possesses or receives records relating to such recommendation.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e6ed8f8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stI/s584/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Recommendation Based on Review</inline>.—</heading><content>If a Secretary concerned determines, based upon the review under subsection (a), that the award of the Medal of Honor to a covered World War I veteran is warranted, such Secretary shall submit to the President a recommendation that the President award the Medal of Honor to that veteran.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e6ed8f9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stI/s584/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authority To Award Medal of Honor</inline>.—</heading><content>The Medal of Honor may be awarded to a World War I veteran in accordance with a recommendation of a Secretary concerned under subsection (c).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e6ed8fa-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stI/s584/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Waiver of Time Limitations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>An award of the Medal of Honor may be made under subsection (d) without regard to—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e6ed8fb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stI/s584/e/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>section 7274 or 8298 of <ref href="/us/usc/t10">title 10, United States Code</ref>, as applicable; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e6ed8fc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stI/s584/e/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>any regulation or other administrative restriction on—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e6ed8fd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stI/s584/e/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the time for awarding the Medal of Honor; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e6ed8fe-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stI/s584/e/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the awarding of the Medal of Honor for service for which a Distinguished Service Cross or Navy Cross has been awarded.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e6ed8ff-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stI/s584/f" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Deadline</inline>.—</heading><content>The review under subsection (a) shall terminate not later than five years after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e6ed900-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stI/s584/g" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">(g) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e6ed901-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stI/s584/g/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e6ed902-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stI/s584/g/1/A" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">African american war veteran</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>African American war veteran</term>” means any person who served in the United States Armed Forces between April 6, 1917, and November 11, 1918, and who identified himself as of African descent on his military personnel records.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e6ed903-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stI/s584/g/1/B" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Asian american war veteran</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>Asian American war veteran</term>” means any person who served in the United States Armed Forces between April 6, 1917, and November 11, 1918, and who identified himself racially, nationally, or ethnically as originating from a country in Asia on his military personnel records.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e6ed904-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stI/s584/g/1/C" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Hispanic american war veteran</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>Hispanic American war veteran</term>” means any person who served in the United States Armed Forces between April 6, 1917, and November 11, 1918, and who identified himself racially, nationally, or ethnically as originating from a country where Spanish is an official language on his military personnel records.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e6ed905-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stI/s584/g/1/D" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Jewish american war veteran</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>Jewish American war veteran</term>” mean any person who served in the United States Armed Forces between April <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1414">133 STAT. 1414</page> 6, 1917, and November 11, 1918, and who identified himself as Jewish on his military personnel records.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e6ed906-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stI/s584/g/1/E" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Native american war veteran</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>Native American war veteran</term>” means any person who served in the United States Armed Forces between April 6, 1917, and November 11, 1918, and who identified himself as a member of a federally recognized tribe within the modern territory of the United States on his military personnel records.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e6ed907-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stI/s584/g/1/F" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Secretary concerned</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term “<term>Secretary concerned</term>” means—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e6ed908-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stI/s584/g/1/F/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>the Secretary of the Army, in the case of members of the Armed Forces who served in the Army between April 6, 1917, and November 11, 1918; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e6ed909-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stI/s584/g/1/F/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>the Secretary of the Navy, in the case of members of the Armed Forces who served in the Navy or the Marine Corps between April 6, 1917, and November 11, 1918.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e6ed90a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stI/s584/g/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Application of definitions of origin</inline>.—</heading><content>If the military personnel records of a person do not reflect the person’s membership in one of the groups identified in subparagraphs (B) through (F) of paragraph (1) but historical evidence exists that demonstrates the person’s Jewish faith held at the time of service, or that the person identified himself as of African, Asian, Hispanic, or Native American descent, the person may be treated as being a member of the applicable group by the Secretary concerned for purposes of this section.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d159904e34742" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="J">Subtitle J—</num><heading>Miscellaneous Reports and Other Matters</heading> <section id="d159904e34747" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s591" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="591">SEC. 591. </num><heading>CLARIFICATION OF THE TERM “<term>ASSAULT</term>” FOR PURPOSES OF WORKPLACE AND GENDER RELATIONS SURVEYS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e6f001b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s591/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Surveys of Members of the Armed Forces</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s481">Section 481 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(including unwanted sexual contact)</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>assault</quotedText>” each place it appears.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e6f001c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s591/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Surveys of Civilian Employees of the Department of Defense</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s481a">Section 481a of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(including unwanted sexual contact)</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>assault</quotedText>” each place it appears.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e6f001d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s591/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e6f001e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s481">10 USC 481 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act and shall apply with respect to surveys under sections 481 and 481a of <ref href="/us/usc/t10">title 10, United States Code</ref>, that are initiated after such date.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e34806" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s592" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="592">SEC. 592. </num><heading>INCLUSION OF CERTAIN VETERANS ON TEMPORARY DISABILITY OR PERMANENT DISABLED RETIREMENT LISTS IN MILITARY ADAPTIVE SPORTS PROGRAMS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e6f4e3f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s592/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Inclusion of Certain Veterans</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (a)(1) of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2564a">section 2564a of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>for members of the armed forces who</quotedText>” and all that follows through the period at the end and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following: <quotedContent>“for—<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1415">133 STAT. 1415</page> <subparagraph class="indentUp2 fontsize10" id="y3e6f4e40-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>any member of the armed forces who is eligible to participate in adaptive sports because of an injury, illness, or wound incurred in the line of duty in the armed forces; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp2 fontsize10" id="y3e6f4e41-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>any veteran (as defined in section 101 of title 38), during the one-year period following the veteran’s date of separation, who—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e6f4e42-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>is on the Temporary Disability Retirement List or Permanently Disabled Retirement List;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e6f4e43-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>is eligible to participate in adaptive sports because of an injury, illness, or wound incurred in the line of duty in the armed forces; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e6f4e44-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>was enrolled in the program authorized under this section prior to the veteran’s date of separation.”</content></clause> </subparagraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e6f4e45-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s592/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (b) of such section <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and veterans</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>members</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e6f4e46-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s592/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendments</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e6f4e47-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s592/c/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Heading amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The heading of such section <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y3e6f4e48-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="2564a">“§ 2564a.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e6f4e49-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2564a">10 USC 2564a</ref>.</p></sidenote> Provision of assistance for adaptive sports programs: members of the armed forces; certain veterans”</heading></section> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e6f4e4a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s592/c/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Table of section</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 152 of such title<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e6f755b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2551">10 USC 2551</ref> prec.<?GPOvSpace 04?></p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the item relating to section 2564a and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“2564a. </designator> <label>Provision of assistance for adaptive sports programs: members of the armed forces; certain veterans.”.</label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e34949" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s593" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="593">SEC. 593. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e6f755c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s480">10 USC 480 note</ref> prec.</p></sidenote><heading>QUESTIONS IN SURVEYS REGARDING EXTREMIST ACTIVITY IN THE WORKPLACE.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3e6f755d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  The Secretary of Defense shall include in appropriate surveys administered by the Department of Defense questions regarding whether respondents have ever—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e6f755e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s593/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>experienced or witnessed extremist activity in the workplace; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e6f755f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s593/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>reported such activity.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d159904e34971" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s594" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="594">SEC. 594. </num><heading>STUDY ON BEST PRACTICES FOR PROVIDING FINANCIAL LITERACY EDUCATION FOR SEPARATING MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e6fc380-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s594/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e6fc381-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Study Required</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense, and with respect to members of the Coast Guard, in coordination with the Secretary of the Department in which the Coast Guard is operating when it is not operating as a service in the Navy, shall conduct a study on the best practices to provide financial literacy education for separating members of the Armed Forces.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e6fc382-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s594/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The study required by subsection (a) shall include—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e6fc383-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s594/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e6fc384-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e6fc385-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>an examination, recommendations, and reporting on best practices for providing financial literacy education to separating members of the Armed Forces; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e6fc386-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s594/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>detailed current financial literacy programs for separating members of the Armed Forces.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1416">133 STAT. 1416</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e6fc387-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s594/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Consultation</inline>.—</heading><content>In conducting the study required by subsection (a), the Secretaries shall consult with the Financial Literacy and Education Commission of the Department of the Treasury.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e6fc388-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s594/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on the study under subsection (a).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e6fc389-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s594/e" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Financial Literacy Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “<term>financial literacy</term>” means education regarding personal finance including the insurance, credit, loan, banking, career training and education benefits available to veterans.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e35043" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s595" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="595">SEC. 595. </num><heading>REPORT ON OVERSIGHT OF AUTHORIZED STRENGTHS OF CERTAIN GRADES OF COMMISSIONED REGULAR AND RESERVE OFFICERS OF THE ARMED FORCES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e7038ba-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s595/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report Required</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than April 1, 2020, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on oversight of the authorized strengths of commissioned regular officers of the Armed Forces and commissioned reserve officers of the Armed Forces in the grades as follows:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e7038bb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s595/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The grades of major, lieutenant colonel, and colonel in the Army, the Air Force, and the Marine Corps.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e7038bc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s595/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The grades of lieutenant commander, commander, and captain in the Navy.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e7038bd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s595/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e7038be-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e7038bf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report required by subsection (a) shall include the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e7038c0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s595/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e7038c1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p></sidenote><chapeau>Such recommendations as the Secretary considers appropriate on mechanisms to improve Department of Defense oversight, and oversight by Congress, of the authorized strengths of commissioned officers in the grades specified in subsection (a), including the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e7038c2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s595/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e7038c3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analysis.</p></sidenote><chapeau>An analysis of the history of each military department in complying with the authorized strengths and strengths in grade specified in sections 523 and 12005 of <ref href="/us/usc/t10">title 10, United States Code</ref>, including a description of—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e7038c4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s595/b/1/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>the number of officers in each grade and Armed Force concerned as of the end of each fiscal year between fiscal year 2010 and fiscal year 2019; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e7038c5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s595/b/1/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>the number of officers authorized for such grade and Armed Force as of the end of such fiscal year under the applicable section.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e7038c6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s595/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>An assessment of the feasibility and advisability of submitting to Congress each year a request for an authorization for officers serving in the grades currently covered by the tables in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s523">section 523 of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e7038c7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s595/b/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>An assessment of the feasibility and advisability of submitting to Congress each year a proposal for legislation to update the tables in such section.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e7038c8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s595/b/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>An assessment of the advisability of converting the authorization for end strengths for regular officers in the grades specified in subsection (a) to a percentage-based approach like that currently utilized for reserve officers in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s12005">section 12005 of title 10, United States Code</ref>.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1417">133 STAT. 1417</page></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e7038c9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s595/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Such other recommendations as the Secretary considers appropriate to improve the effectiveness of the oversight by Congress of the number of commissioned regular and reserve officers of the Armed Forces in the grades specified in subsection (a).</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e35141" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s596" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="596">SEC. 596. </num><heading>REPORT ON CERTAIN WAIVERS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e71232a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s596/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter during the two subsequent calendar years, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report identifying, with respect to the reporting period for such report, and disaggregated by Armed Force, the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e71232b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s596/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Accession and commission</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e71232c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s596/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e71232d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective date.</p></sidenote><content>The number of individuals who were processed by a Secretary of a military department for a medical accession or commissioning qualification determination on or after April 12, 2019.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e71232e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s596/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>Of the individuals described in subparagraph (A), the number of such individuals who were found medically disqualified pursuant to the standards established in DTM–19–004 regarding enlistment in or commission as an officer of an Armed Force under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of a military department.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e71232f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s596/a/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau>Of the individuals described in subparagraph (A), the number of such individuals—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e712330-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s596/a/1/C/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>described in section I.b.(1), 1.b(2), 1.b(3), or II.b.(1) of attachment 3 to DTM–19–004; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e712331-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s596/a/1/C/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>who did not require a waiver or exception to standards described in subparagraph (B).</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e712332-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s596/a/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>Of the individuals described in subparagraph (C), the number of such individuals who enlisted or were commissioned.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e712333-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s596/a/1/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>Of the individuals described in subparagraph (B), the number of such individuals who were considered for a waiver or exception to standards described in subparagraph (B).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e712334-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s596/a/1/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>Of the individuals described in subparagraph (E), the number of such individuals who were denied such a waiver or exception.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e712335-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s596/a/1/G" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">(G) </num><content>Of the individuals described in subparagraph (E), the number of such individuals who received such a waiver or exception.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e712336-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s596/a/1/H" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="H">(H) </num><content>Of the individuals described in subparagraph (G), the number of such individuals who enlisted or were commissioned.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e712337-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s596/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Retention</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e712338-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s596/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e712339-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective date.</p></sidenote><content>The number of members of each Armed Force under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of a military department who received a diagnosis of gender dysphoria on or after April 12, 2019.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e71233a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s596/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>Of the members described in subparagraph (A), the number of members who were—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e71494b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s596/a/2/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>referred to the Disability Evaluation System; or<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1418">133 STAT. 1418</page></content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e71494c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s596/a/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>subject to processing for administrative separation based on conditions and circumstances not constituting a physical disability that interfered with assignment to or performance of duty.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e71494d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s596/a/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>Of the members described in subparagraph (A), the number of members who were subsequently considered for a waiver or exception to standards established in DTM–19–004 to permit those members to serve in other than the biological sex of each such member.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e71494e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s596/a/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>Of the members described in subparagraph (C), the number of members who were granted such a waiver or exception.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e71494f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s596/a/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>Of the members described in subparagraph (C), the number of members who were denied such a waiver or exception.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e714950-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s596/a/2/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>Of the members described in subparagraph (E), the number of members who were discharged because of such denial, aggregated by characterization of discharge.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e714951-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s596/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Protection of Certain Information</inline>.—</heading><content>No report submitted under this section may contain any personally identifiable information or protected health information of any individual.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e714952-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s596/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e714953-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s596/c/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>The term “<term>DTM–19–004</term>” means the memorandum—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e714954-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s596/c/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>issued by the Office of the Deputy Secretary of Defense;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e714955-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s596/c/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>dated March 12, 2019; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e714956-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s596/c/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>with the subject heading “<headingText>Directive-type Memorandum (DTM)–19–004–Military Service by Transgender Persons and Persons with Gender Dysphoria</headingText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e714957-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s596/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The terms “exempt individuals” and “nonexempt individuals” have the meanings given those terms in attachment 3 to DTM–19–004.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e714958-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s596/c/3" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The term “<term>reporting period</term>” means, with respect to a report submitted under subsection (a), the calendar year most recently completed before the date on which such report is to be submitted.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e35320" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s597" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="597">SEC. 597. </num><heading>NOTIFICATIONS ON MANNING OF AFLOAT NAVAL FORCES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e71e599-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s597/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e71e59a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e71e59b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time periods.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e71e59c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s8013">10 USC 8013 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of the Navy shall notify the congressional defense committees, in writing, not later than 30 days after the end of each fiscal year quarter, of each covered ship (if any) that met either condition as follows:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e71e59d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s597/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The manning fit for such ship was less than 87 percent for more than 14 days during such fiscal year quarter.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e71e59e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s597/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The manning fill for such ship was less than 90 percent for more than 14 days during such fiscal year quarter.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e71e59f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s597/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e71e5a0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s8013">10 USC 8013 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The notification required by subsection (a) shall include, with respect to a covered ship, the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e71e5a1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s597/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The name and hull number of the ship.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e71e5a2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s597/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The homeport location of the ship.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e71e5a3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s597/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The current manning fit and fill of the ship.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e71e5a4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s597/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>If the lowest level of manning fit or manning fill for the ship occurred during the fiscal year quarter concerned, the level concerned and the date on which such level occurred.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e71e5a5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s597/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>If the lowest level of manning fit or manning fill for the ship is projected to occur after the fiscal year quarter <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1419">133 STAT. 1419</page> concerned, the projected level and the date on which such level is projected to occur.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e71e5a6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s597/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>If not achieved as of the date of the notification the projected date on which the Navy will achieve a manning fit and fill at least 87 percent and 90 percent, respectively, for the ship.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e71e5a7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s597/b/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>If not achieved as of the date of the notification, the projected date on which the Navy will achieve a manning fit and fill of at least 92 percent and 95 percent, respectively, for the ship.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e71e5a8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s597/b/8" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><content>A description of the reasons the Navy has not achieved, or will not achieve, as applicable, manning fit and fill of at least 87 percent and 90 percent, respectively, for the ship, including a detailed description of the specific ratings or skillset areas that must be manned to achieve those percentages.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e720cb9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s597/b/9" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">(9) </num><content>A description of corrective actions the Navy is taking to improve manning fit or manning fill on the ship.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e720cba-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s597/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e720cbb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s8013">10 USC 8013 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Special Rule</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of determining whether a percentage of manning fit or manning fill has been achieved, a sailor in a more senior paygrade may count as filling the billet of a more junior paygrade, but a sailor in a more junior paygrade may not count as filling the billet of a more senior paygrade.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e720cbc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s597/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e720cbd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s8013">10 USC 8013 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e720cbe-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s597/d/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Manning fit</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>manning fit</term>”, in the case of a ship, means the skills (rating), specialty skills (Navy Enlisted Classifications), and experience (paygrade) for the ship when compared with the ship manpower document requirement and billets authorized for such skills and experience.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e720cbf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s597/d/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Manning fill</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>manning fill</term>”, in the case of a ship, means the total number of military personnel assigned to the ship by rating when compared with the ship manpower document requirement and billets authorized for the ship by rating.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e720cc0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s597/d/3" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Covered ship</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>covered ship</term>” means a commissioned battle force ship that is included in the battle force count of the Naval Vessel Register.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e720cc1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s597/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e720cc2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s8013">10 USC 8013 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Sunset</inline>.—</heading><content>The requirement to submit notifications under subsection (a) with respect to fiscal year quarters shall cease beginning with fiscal year quarters in fiscal year 2025.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e720cc3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s597/f" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Repeal of Superseded Requirements</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 525 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/232">Public Law 115–232</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/132/1757">132 Stat. 1757</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s8013">10 U.S.C. 8013 note</ref>) is <amendingAction type="repeal">repealed</amendingAction>.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e35509" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s598" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="598">SEC. 598. </num><heading>REPORT REGARDING USE OF AERIAL SYSTEMS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TO SUPPORT AGENCIES OF STATES, TERRITORIES, AND THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e72d014-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s598/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e72d015-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report Required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Chief of the National Guard Bureau, shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report regarding the requirements, policies, and procedures governing the use of manned and unmanned aerial systems of the Department of Defense to support State and Federal agencies.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e72d016-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s598/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report under subsection (a) shall include the following:<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1420">133 STAT. 1420</page></chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e72d017-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s598/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>A description of requirements for providing support to State and Federal agencies that the Secretary considers appropriate for planning, programming and budgeting resources.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e72d018-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s598/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>A description of manned and unmanned aerial systems that the Secretary regularly provides to support State and Federal agencies, including examples of support provided, and length of time to approve requests.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e72d019-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s598/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e72d01a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">List.</p></sidenote><content>A list of requests for such aerial systems from State and Federal agencies during fiscal year 2019 that the Secretary denied and the reason each such request was disapproved.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e72d01b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s598/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e72d01c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Overview.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e72d01d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Procedures.</p></sidenote><chapeau>An overview of current policies and procedures governing the use of such aerial systems by States and Federal agencies, including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e72d01e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s598/b/4/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>procedures a State or Federal agency must follow to obtain use of such aerial systems for natural disasters and search and rescue operations;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e72d01f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s598/b/4/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the typical amount of time needed to process such requests, and whether such procedures can be streamlined; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e72d020-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s598/b/4/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>to what extent different policies and procedures apply to unmanned aerial systems versus manned aerial systems.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e72d021-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s598/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>A description of the different categories of unmanned aerial systems of the Department of Defense, how such categories are managed, and whether the criteria for such categories affect the ability of the Secretary to use unmanned aerial systems to support State or Federal agencies.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e72d022-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s598/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><chapeau>An explanation of any restrictions on the use of such unmanned aerial systems under—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e72d023-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s598/b/6/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the “Guidance for the Domestic Use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems in U.S. National Airspace”, dated August 18, 2018;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e72d024-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s598/b/6/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>Department of Defense Instruction 3025.18 “Defense Support to Civil Authorities”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e72d025-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s598/b/6/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>other relevant guidance of the Department of Defense.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e72d026-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s598/b/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>Whether restrictions described in paragraph (6) apply differently to regular members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty and to members of the National Guard.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e72d027-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s598/b/8" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><content>Whether members of the National Guard may operate the different categories of such unmanned aerial systems when operating under <ref href="/us/usc/t32/s502/f">section 502(f) of title 32, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e72d028-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s598/b/9" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">(9) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e72d029-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analysis.</p></sidenote><content>An analysis of how the Secretary may improve access to and knowledge of States and Federal agencies regarding the availability of such unmanned aerial systems and related request procedures.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e72d02a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s598/b/10" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="10">(10) </num><chapeau>Whether—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e72d02b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s598/b/10/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the Secretary has been unable to provide an unmanned aerial system to support to a State agency at the request of such State agency; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e72d02c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s598/b/10/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the Secretary has plans to make more unmanned aerial systems available to fulfil such requests.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e72d02d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s598/b/11" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="11">(11) </num><content>Any other matters the Secretary determines appropriate.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e72d02e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s598/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Form</inline>.—</heading><content>The report required by subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1421">133 STAT. 1421</page></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e72d02f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s598/d" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">State Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “<term>State</term>” has the meaning given that term in <ref href="/us/usc/t32/s901">section 901 of title 32, United States Code</ref>.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e35675" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s599" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="599">SEC. 599. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e72d030-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1565b">10 USC 1565b note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>INFORMATION FOR MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES ON AVAILABILITY OF SERVICES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS RELATING TO SEXUAL TRAUMA.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e72f741-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s599/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall inform members of the Armed Forces, using mechanisms available to the Secretary, of the eligibility of such members for services of the Department of Veterans Affairs relating to sexual trauma.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e72f742-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s599/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Information From Sexual Assault Response Coordinators</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense shall ensure—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e72f743-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s599/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>that Sexual Assault Response Coordinators and uniformed victims advocates of the Department of Defense advise members of the Armed Forces who report instances of sexual trauma regarding the eligibility of such members for services at the Department of Veterans Affairs; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e72f744-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s599/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>that such information is included in mandatory training materials.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e72f745-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s599/c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Sexual Trauma Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “<term>sexual trauma</term>” means psychological trauma described in <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1720D/a/1">section 1720D(a)(1) of title 38, United States Code</ref>.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e35726" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s599A" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="599A">SEC. 599A. </num><heading>AUTHORITY TO ISSUE AN HONORARY PROMOTION TO COLONEL CHARLES E. MCGEE, UNITED STATES AIR FORCE (RET.), TO THE GRADE OF BRIGADIER GENERAL.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e731e56-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s599A/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1563">section 1563 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, the President may issue to Colonel Charles E. McGee, United States Air Force (retired), a distinguished Tuskegee Airman, an honorary promotion to the grade of brigadier general.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e731e57-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s599A/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Additional Benefits Not to Accrue</inline>.—</heading><content>The advancement of Charles E. McGee on the retired list of the Air Force under subsection (a) shall not affect the retired pay or other benefits from the United States to which Charles E. McGee is entitled based upon his military service, or affect any benefits to which any other person is or may become entitled based on such military service.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e35754" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s599B" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="599B">SEC. 599B. </num><heading>AUTHORITY TO ISSUE AN HONORARY AND POSTHUMOUS PROMOTION TO LIEUTENANT COLONEL RICHARD COLE, UNITED STATES AIR FORCE (RET.), TO THE GRADE OF COLONEL.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e734568-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s599B/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1563">section 1563 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, the President may issue to Lieutenant Colonel Richard E. Cole, United States Air Force (retired), an honorary and posthumous promotion to the grade of colonel.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e734569-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s599B/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Additional Benefits Not to Accrue</inline>.—</heading><content>The advancement of Richard E. Cole on the retired list of the Air Force under subsection (a) shall not affect the retired pay or other benefits from the United States to which Richard E. Cole would have been entitled based upon his military service, or affect any benefits to which any other person is or may become entitled based on such military service.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1422">133 STAT. 1422</page></content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e35784" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s599C" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="599C">SEC. 599C. </num><heading>SENSE OF CONGRESS ON THE HONORABLE AND DISTINGUISHED SERVICE OF GENERAL JOSEPH F. DUNFORD, UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS, TO THE UNITED STATES.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3e736c7a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  It is the sense of Congress that—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e736c7b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s599C/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the United States deeply appreciates the decades of honorable service of General Joseph F. Dunford, United States Marine Corps; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e736c7c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tV/stJ/s599C/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the indispensable leadership of General Dunford and his dedication to the men and women of the Armed Forces demonstrates the finest example of service to the United States.</content></paragraph> </section> </subtitle> <num value="VI">TITLE VI—</num><heading>MILITARY COMPENSATION</heading> <toc> <referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle A—</designator> <label>Pay and Allowances</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 601. </designator> <label>Clarification of continuation of pays during hospitalization and rehabilitation resulting from wounds, injury, or illness incurred while on duty in a hostile fire area or exposed to an event of hostile fire or other hostile action.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 602. </designator> <label>Continued entitlements while a member of the Armed Forces participates in a career intermission program.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 603. </designator> <label>Exemption from repayment of voluntary separation pay.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 604. </designator> <label>Consideration of service on active duty to reduce age of eligibility for retired pay for non-regular service.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 605. </designator> <label>Temporary adjustment of rates of basic allowance for housing following determination that local civilian housing costs significantly differ from such rates.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 606. </designator> <label>Reinvestment of travel refunds by the Department of Defense.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 607. </designator> <label>Addition of partial dislocation allowance to allowable travel and transportation expenses for servicemembers.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 608. </designator> <label>Reductions on account of earnings from work performed while entitled to an annuity supplement.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 609. </designator> <label>Increase in basic pay.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle B—</designator> <label>Bonuses and Special Incentive Pays</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 611. </designator> <label>One-year extension of certain expiring bonus and special pay authorities.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle C—</designator> <label>Family and Survivor Benefits</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 621. </designator> <label>Expansion of eligibility for exceptional transitional compensation for dependents to dependents of current members.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 622. </designator> <label>Phase-out of reduction of Survivor Benefit Plan survivor annuities by amount of dependency and indemnity compensation.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 623. </designator> <label>Death gratuity for ROTC graduates.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 624. </designator> <label>Expansion of authority to provide financial assistance to civilian providers of child care services or youth program services who provide such services to survivors of members of the Armed Forces who die in combat in the line of duty.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 625. </designator> <label>Casualty assistance for survivors of deceased ROTC graduates.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle D—</designator> <label>Defense Resale Matters</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 631. </designator> <label>Defense resale system matters.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 632. </designator> <label>Procurement by commissary stores of certain locally sourced products.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 633. </designator> <label>GAO review of defense resale optimization study.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle E—</designator> <label>Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Privileges</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 641. </designator> <label>Extension of certain morale, welfare, and recreation privileges to Foreign Service officers on mandatory home leave.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 642. </designator> <label>Extension of pilot program on a Government lodging program.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle F—</designator> <label>Reports and Other Matters</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 651. </designator> <label>Annual reports on approval of employment or compensation of retired general or flag officers by foreign governments for emoluments clause purposes.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 652. </designator> <label>Report regarding transition from overseas housing allowance to basic allowance for housing for servicemembers in the territories.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 653. </designator> <label>Report on extension to members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces of special and incentive pays for members of the Armed Forces not currently payable to members of the reserve components.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1423">133 STAT. 1423</page></label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 654. </designator> <label>Study regarding recoupment of separation pay, special separation benefits, and voluntary separation incentive payments from members of the Armed Forces and veterans who receive disability compensation under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 655. </designator> <label>Report on implementation of contributions to the Department of Defense Military Retirement Fund based on pay costs per Armed Force rather than on Armed Forces-wide basis.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 656. </designator> <label>Report on food insecurity among members of the Armed Forces and their dependents.</label> </referenceItem></toc> <subtitle id="d159904e35970" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stA" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading>Pay and Allowances</heading> <section id="d159904e35975" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stA/s601" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="601">SEC. 601. </num><heading>CLARIFICATION OF CONTINUATION OF PAYS DURING HOSPITALIZATION AND REHABILITATION RESULTING FROM WOUNDS, INJURY, OR ILLNESS INCURRED WHILE ON DUTY IN A HOSTILE FIRE AREA OR EXPOSED TO AN EVENT OF HOSTILE FIRE OR OTHER HOSTILE ACTION.</heading><content class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3e73938d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t37/s372/b/1">Section 372(b)(1) of title 37, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e73ba9e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>The date on which the member is returned for assignment to other than a medical or patient unit for duty; however, in the case of a member under the jurisdiction of a Secretary of a military department, the date on which the member is determined fit for duty.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></section> <section id="d159904e35996" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stA/s602" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="602">SEC. 602. </num><heading>CONTINUED ENTITLEMENTS WHILE A MEMBER OF THE ARMED FORCES PARTICIPATES IN A CAREER INTERMISSION PROGRAM.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3e73ba9f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s710/h">Section 710(h) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e73baa0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stA/s602/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>; and</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> a semicolon;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e73e1b1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stA/s602/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in paragraph (2), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the period and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> a semicolon; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e73e1b2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stA/s602/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraphs:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3e73e1b3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>the entitlement of the member and of the survivors of the member to all death benefits under the provisions of chapter 75 of this title;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3e73e1b4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>the provision of all travel and transportation allowances for the survivors of deceased members to attend burial ceremonies under section 481f of title 37; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3e73e1b5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><content>the eligibility of the member for general benefits as provided in part II of title 38.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d159904e36059" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stA/s603" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="603">SEC. 603. </num><heading>EXEMPTION FROM REPAYMENT OF VOLUNTARY SEPARATION PAY.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3e7408c6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1175a/j">Section 1175a(j) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e7408c7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stA/s603/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>paragraphs (2) and (3)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>paragraphs (2), (3), and (4)</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e7408c8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stA/s603/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> paragraph (4) as paragraph (5); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e7408c9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stA/s603/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after paragraph (3) the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e7408ca-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><chapeau>This subsection shall not apply to a member who—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e7408cb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>is involuntarily recalled to active duty or full-time National Guard duty; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e7408cc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>in the course of such duty, incurs a service-connected disability rated as total under section 1155 of title 38.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1424">133 STAT. 1424</page></content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d159904e36121" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stA/s604" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="604">SEC. 604. </num><heading>CONSIDERATION OF SERVICE ON ACTIVE DUTY TO REDUCE AGE OF ELIGIBILITY FOR RETIRED PAY FOR NON-REGULAR SERVICE.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s12731/f/2/B/i">Section 12731(f)(2)(B)(i) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>under a provision of law referred to in section 101(a)(13)(B) or under section 12301(d)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>under section 12301(d) or 12304b of this title, or under a provision of law referred to in section 101(a)(13)(B)</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d159904e36141" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stA/s605" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="605">SEC. 605. </num><heading>TEMPORARY ADJUSTMENT OF RATES OF BASIC ALLOWANCE FOR HOUSING FOLLOWING DETERMINATION THAT LOCAL CIVILIAN HOUSING COSTS SIGNIFICANTLY DIFFER FROM SUCH RATES.</heading><content class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3e742fdd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t37/s403/b">Section 403(b) of title 37, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e7456ee-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">“(8)</num><subparagraph class="inline" id="y3e7456ef-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e7456f0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>The Secretary of Defense may prescribe a temporary adjustment in the current rates of basic allowance for housing for a military housing area or a portion thereof (in this paragraph, ‘BAH rates’) if the Secretary determines that the actual costs of adequate housing for civilians in that military housing area or portion thereof differs from the current BAH rates by more than 20 percent.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e7456f1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>Any temporary adjustment in BAH rates under this paragraph shall remain in effect only until the effective date of the first adjustment of BAH rates for the affected military housing area that occurs after the date of the adjustment under this paragraph.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e7456f2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e7456f3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Termination date.</p></sidenote><content>This paragraph shall cease to be effective on September 30, 2022.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></section> <section id="d159904e36185" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stA/s606" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="606">SEC. 606. </num><heading>REINVESTMENT OF TRAVEL REFUNDS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e74a514-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stA/s606/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Refunds for Official Travel</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t37/ch8/schI">Subchapter I of chapter 8 of title 37, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new section:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y3e74a515-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658163"><num class="fontsize12" value="456">“§ 456.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e74a516-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t37/s456">37 USC 456</ref>.</p></sidenote> Managed travel program refunds</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e74a517-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Credit of Refunds</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense may credit refunds attributable to Department of Defense managed travel programs as a direct result of official travel to such operation and maintenance or research, development, test, and evaluation accounts of the Department as designated by the Secretary that are available for obligation for the fiscal year in which the refund or amount is collected.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e74a518-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Use of Refunds</inline>.—</heading><content>Refunds credited under subsection (a) may only be used for official travel or operations and efficiency improvements for improved financial management of official travel.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e74a519-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e74a51a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Managed travel program</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘<term>managed travel program</term>’ includes air, rental car, train, bus, dining, lodging, and travel management, but does not include rebates or refunds attributable to the use of the Government travel card, the Government Purchase Card, or Government travel arranged by Government Contracted Travel Management Centers.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1425">133 STAT. 1425</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e74a51b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Refund</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘<term>refund</term>’ includes miscellaneous receipts credited to the Department identified as a refund, rebate, repayment, or other similar amounts collected.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e74cc2c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stA/s606/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 8 of such title<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e74cc2d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t37/s451">37 USC 451</ref> prec.<?GPOvSpace 04?></p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after the item relating to section 455 the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“456. </designator> <label>Managed travel program refunds.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e74cc2e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stA/s606/c" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clarification on Retention of Travel Promotional Items</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 1116(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2002 (<ref href="/us/pl/107/107">Public Law 107–107</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t5/s5702">5 U.S.C. 5702 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e74cc2f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stA/s606/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText><headingText class="smallCaps">Definition</headingText>.—In this section, the term</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following: <quotedContent>“<headingText class="smallCaps">Definitions</headingText>.—In this section:<paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3e74cc30-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>The term”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e74cc31-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stA/s606/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3e74cc32-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>The term ‘<term>general public</term>’ includes the Federal Government or an agency.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e36364" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stA/s607" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="607">SEC. 607. </num><heading>ADDITION OF PARTIAL DISLOCATION ALLOWANCE TO ALLOWABLE TRAVEL AND TRANSPORTATION EXPENSES FOR SERVICEMEMBERS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e74f343-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stA/s607/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Current Authority</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t37/s477/f/1">Section 477(f)(1) of title 37, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>family</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e74f344-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stA/s607/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Future Authority</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t37/s452/c">Section 452(c) of title 37, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e74f345-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stA/s607/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> paragraph (3) as paragraph (4); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e74f346-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stA/s607/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after paragraph (2) the following new paragraph (3):<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3e74f347-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>A partial dislocation allowance paid to a member ordered to occupy or vacate housing provided by the United States.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e36427" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stA/s608" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="608">SEC. 608. </num><heading>REDUCTIONS ON ACCOUNT OF EARNINGS FROM WORK PERFORMED WHILE ENTITLED TO AN ANNUITY SUPPLEMENT.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3e751a58-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t5/s8421a/c">Section 8421a(c) of title 5, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e751a59-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stA/s608/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>full-time as an air traffic control instructor</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>as an air traffic control instructor, or supervisor thereof,</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e751a5a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stA/s608/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or supervisor</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>an instructor</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d159904e36461" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stA/s609" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="609">SEC. 609. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e751a5b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective date.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e751a5c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t37/s1009">37 USC 1009 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>INCREASE IN BASIC PAY.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Effective on January 1, 2020, the rates of monthly basic pay for members of the uniformed services are increased by 3.1 percent.</content></section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d159904e36476" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stB" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading>Bonuses and Special Incentive Pays</heading> <section id="d159904e36481" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stB/s611" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="611">SEC. 611. </num><heading>ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF CERTAIN EXPIRING BONUS AND SPECIAL PAY AUTHORITIES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e758f8d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stB/s611/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authorities Relating To Reserve Forces</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t37/s910/g">Section 910(g) of title 37, United States Code</ref>, relating to income replacement payments for reserve component members experiencing extended and frequent mobilization for active duty service, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2019</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2020</quotedText>”.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1426">133 STAT. 1426</page></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e758f8e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stB/s611/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Title 10 Authorities Relating to Health Care Professionals</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The following sections of <ref href="/us/usc/t10">title 10, United States Code</ref>, are amended by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2019</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2020</quotedText>”:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e758f8f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stB/s611/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Section 2130a(a)(1), relating to nurse officer candidate accession program.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e758f90-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stB/s611/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Section 16302(d), relating to repayment of education loans for certain health professionals who serve in the Selected Reserve.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e758f91-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stB/s611/c" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authorities Relating to Nuclear Officers</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t37/s333/i">Section 333(i) of title 37, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2019</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2020</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e758f92-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stB/s611/d" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authorities Relating to Title 37 Consolidated Special Pay, Incentive Pay, and Bonus Authorities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The following sections of <ref href="/us/usc/t37">title 37, United States Code</ref>, are amended by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2019</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2020</quotedText>”:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e758f93-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stB/s611/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Section 331(h), relating to general bonus authority for enlisted members.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e758f94-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stB/s611/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Section 332(g), relating to general bonus authority for officers.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e75b6a5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stB/s611/d/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Section 334(i), relating to special aviation incentive pay and bonus authorities for officers.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e75b6a6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stB/s611/d/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>Section 335(k), relating to special bonus and incentive pay authorities for officers in health professions.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e75b6a7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stB/s611/d/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>Section 336(g), relating to contracting bonus for cadets and midshipmen enrolled in the Senior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e75b6a8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stB/s611/d/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>Section 351(h), relating to hazardous duty pay.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e75b6a9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stB/s611/d/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>Section 352(g), relating to assignment pay or special duty pay.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e75b6aa-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stB/s611/d/8" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><content>Section 353(i), relating to skill incentive pay or proficiency bonus.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e75b6ab-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stB/s611/d/9" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">(9) </num><content>Section 355(h), relating to retention incentives for members qualified in critical military skills or assigned to high priority units.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e75b6ac-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stB/s611/e" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authority to Provide Temporary Increase in Rates of Basic Allowance for Housing</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t37/s403/b/7/E">Section 403(b)(7)(E) of title 37, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2019</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2020</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d159904e36646" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stC" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="C">Subtitle C—</num><heading>Family and Survivor Benefits</heading> <section id="d159904e36651" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stC/s621" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="621">SEC. 621. </num><heading>EXPANSION OF ELIGIBILITY FOR EXCEPTIONAL TRANSITIONAL COMPENSATION FOR DEPENDENTS TO DEPENDENTS OF CURRENT MEMBERS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3e75ddbd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1059/m">Section 1059(m) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e75ddbe-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stC/s621/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in the subsection heading, by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText><headingText class="smallCaps">Members or</headingText></quotedText>” after “<quotedText><headingText class="smallCaps">Dependents of</headingText></quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e75ddbf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stC/s621/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>member or</quotedText>” before “<quotedText>former member</quotedText>” each place it appears;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e75ddc0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stC/s621/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> paragraph (3) as paragraph (4); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e75ddc1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stC/s621/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after paragraph (2) the following new paragraph (3):<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e75ddc2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><chapeau>For purposes of the provision of benefits under this section pursuant to this subsection, a member shall be considered separated from active duty upon the earliest of—<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1427">133 STAT. 1427</page></chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e75ddc3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>the date an administrative separation is initiated by a commander of the member;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e75ddc4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>the date the court-martial sentence is adjudged if the sentence, as adjudged, includes a dismissal, dishonorable discharge, bad conduct discharge, or forfeiture of all pay and allowances; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e75ddc5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>the date the member’s term of service expires.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d159904e36731" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stC/s622" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="622">SEC. 622. </num><heading>PHASE-OUT OF REDUCTION OF SURVIVOR BENEFIT PLAN SURVIVOR ANNUITIES BY AMOUNT OF DEPENDENCY AND INDEMNITY COMPENSATION.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e767a06-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stC/s622/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Phase-out</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch73/schII">Subchapter II of chapter 73 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> as follows:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e767a07-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stC/s622/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In section 1450(c)(1)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e767a08-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stC/s622/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>that the annuity otherwise payable under this section would exceed that compensation.</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>calculated as follows:</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e767a09-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stC/s622/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e767a0a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time periods.</p></sidenote><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3e76a11b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>During the period beginning on January 1, 2020, and ending on December 31, 2020, the amount that the annuity otherwise payable under this section would exceed such dependency and indemnity compensation.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3e76a11c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>During the period beginning on January 1, 2021, and ending on December 31, 2021, the amount that the annuity otherwise payable under this section would exceed two-thirds of such dependency and indemnity compensation.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3e76a11d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>During the period beginning on January 1, 2022, and ending on December 31, 2022, the amount that the annuity otherwise payable under this section would exceed one-third of such dependency and indemnity compensation.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3e76a11e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e76a11f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective date.</p></sidenote><content>On and after January 1, 2023, the full amount of the annuity under this section.”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e76a120-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stC/s622/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>In section 1451(c)(2), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>a portion (calculated under section 1450(c) of this title) of</quotedText>” before “<quotedText>the amount</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e76a121-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stC/s622/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e76a122-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1450">10 USC 1450 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibition on Retroactive Benefits</inline>.—</heading><content>No benefits may be paid to any person for any period before the effective date provided under subsection (f) by reason of the amendments made by subsection (a).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e76a123-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stC/s622/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e76a124-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1450">10 USC 1450 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibition on Recoupment of Certain Amounts Previously Refunded to SBP Recipients</inline>.—</heading><content>A surviving spouse who is or has been in receipt of an annuity under the Survivor Benefit Plan under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch73/schII">subchapter II of chapter 73 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, that is in effect before the effective date provided under subsection (f) and that is adjusted by reason of the amendments made by subsection (a) and who has received a refund of retired pay under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1450/e">section 1450(e) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, shall not be required to repay such refund to the United States.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e76a125-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stC/s622/d" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Repeal of Authority for Optional Annuity for Dependent Children</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 1448(d)(2) of such title <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e76a126-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stC/s622/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText><headingText class="smallCaps">Dependent children</headingText>.—</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText>In the case of a member described in paragraph (1),</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText><headingText class="smallCaps">Dependent children</headingText>.—In the case of a member described in paragraph (1),</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e76a127-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stC/s622/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> subparagraph (B).<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1428">133 STAT. 1428</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e76a128-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stC/s622/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e76a129-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1448">10 USC 1448 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Restoration of Eligibility for Previously Eligible Spouses</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of the military department concerned shall restore annuity eligibility to any eligible surviving spouse who, in consultation with the Secretary, previously elected to transfer payment of such annuity to a surviving child or children under the provisions of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1448/d/2/B">section 1448(d)(2)(B) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, as in effect on the day before the effective date provided under subsection (f). Such eligibility shall be restored whether or not payment to such child or children subsequently was terminated due to loss of dependent status or death. For the purposes of this subsection, an eligible spouse includes a spouse who was previously eligible for payment of such annuity and is not remarried, or remarried after having attained age 55, or whose second or subsequent marriage has been terminated by death, divorce or annulment.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e76a12a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stC/s622/f" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e76a12b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1448">10 USC 1448 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>This section and the amendments made by this section shall take effect on the first day of the first month that begins after the date of the enactment of this Act, except subsections (d) and (e) of this section and the amendments made thereby shall take effect on January 1, 2023.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e36932" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stC/s623" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="623">SEC. 623. </num><heading>DEATH GRATUITY FOR ROTC GRADUATES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e76c83c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stC/s623/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1475/a/4">Section 1475(a)(4) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> “<quotedText>; or a graduate of a reserve officers’ training corps who has received a commission but has yet to receive a first duty assignment; or</quotedText>” at the end.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e76c83d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stC/s623/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e76c83e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1475">10 USC 1475 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendment under subsection (a) applies to deaths that occur on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e36969" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stC/s624" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="624">SEC. 624. </num><heading>EXPANSION OF AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO CIVILIAN PROVIDERS OF CHILD CARE SERVICES OR YOUTH PROGRAM SERVICES WHO PROVIDE SUCH SERVICES TO SURVIVORS OF MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES WHO DIE IN COMBAT IN THE LINE OF DUTY.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1798/a">Section 1798(a) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, survivors of members of the armed forces who die in combat-related incidents in the line of duty,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>armed forces</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d159904e36986" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stC/s625" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="625">SEC. 625. </num><heading>CASUALTY ASSISTANCE FOR SURVIVORS OF DECEASED ROTC GRADUATES.</heading><content class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3e76c83f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 633 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 (<ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1475">10 U.S.C. 1475 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e76ef50-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">ROTC Graduates</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e76ef51-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Treated as members</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of this section, a graduate of a reserve officers’ training corps who receives a commission and who dies before receiving a first duty assignment shall be treated as a member of the Armed Forces who dies while on active duty.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e76ef52-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effective date</inline>.—</heading><content>This subsection applies to deaths on or after the date of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1429">133 STAT. 1429</page></content></section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d159904e37035" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stD" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="D">Subtitle D—</num><heading>Defense Resale Matters</heading> <section id="d159904e37040" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stD/s631" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="631">SEC. 631. </num><heading>DEFENSE RESALE SYSTEM MATTERS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e773d73-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stD/s631/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e773d74-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e773d75-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2481">10 USC 2481 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness shall, in coordination with the Chief Management Officer of the Department of Defense, maintain oversight of business transformation efforts of the defense commissary system and the exchange stores system in order to ensure the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e773d76-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stD/s631/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Development of an intercomponent business strategy that maximizes efficiencies and results in a viable defense resale system in the future.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e773d77-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stD/s631/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Preservation of patron savings and satisfaction from and in the defense commissary system and exchange stores system.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e773d78-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stD/s631/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Sustainment of financial support of the defense commissary and exchange systems for morale, welfare, and recreation (MWR) services of the Armed Forces.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e773d79-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stD/s631/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e773d7a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2481">10 USC 2481 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Executive Resale Board Advice on Operations of Systems</inline>.—</heading><content>The Executive Resale Board of the Department of Defense shall advise the Under Secretary on the implementation of sustainable, complementary operations of the defense commissary system and the exchange stores system.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e773d7b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stD/s631/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e773d7c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2481">10 USC 2481 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Information Technology Modernization</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense shall, acting through the Under Secretary and with advice from the Executive Resale Board, require the Defense Commissary Agency and the Military Exchange Service to do as follows:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e773d7d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stD/s631/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Field new technologies and best business practices for information technology for the defense resale system.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e773d7e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stD/s631/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Implement cutting-edge marketing opportunities across the defense resale system.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e773d7f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stD/s631/d" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Inclusion of Advertising in Operating Expenses of Commissary Stores</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2483/b">Section 2483(b) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e773d80-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">“(7) </num><content>Advertising of commissary sales on materials available within commissary stores and at other on-base locations.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e37139" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stD/s632" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="632">SEC. 632. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e773d81-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2484">10 USC 2484 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>PROCUREMENT BY COMMISSARY STORES OF CERTAIN LOCALLY SOURCED PRODUCTS.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that the dairy products and fruits and vegetables procured for commissary stores under the defense commissary system are, to the extent practicable and while maintaining mandated patron savings, locally sourced in order to ensure the availability of the freshest possible dairy products and fruits and vegetables for patrons of the stores.</content></section> <section id="d159904e37151" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stD/s633" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="633">SEC. 633. </num><heading>GAO REVIEW OF DEFENSE RESALE OPTIMIZATION STUDY.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e77d9c2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stD/s633/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Review</inline>.—</heading><content>The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a review of the business case analysis performed as part of the defense resale optimization study conducted by the Reform Management Group, titled “Study to Determine the Feasibility of Consolidation of the Defense Resale Entities” and dated December 4, 2018.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e77d9c3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stD/s633/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reports Required; Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than March 1, 2020, and June 1, 2020, the Comptroller General shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives an interim report and a final report, respectively, <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1430">133 STAT. 1430</page> regarding the review performed under this section.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e77d9c4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluations.</p></sidenote> Each report shall include evaluations of the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e77d9c5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stD/s633/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>The descriptions and justifications for the assumptions, analytical choices and data used by the Reform Management Group to calculate:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e77d9c6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stD/s633/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>Pricing.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e77d9c7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stD/s633/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>Sales assumptions.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e77d9c8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stD/s633/b/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>Accuracy of methods employed to measure patron savings levels.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e77d9c9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stD/s633/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The timetable for consolidation of military exchanges and commissaries.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e77d9ca-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stD/s633/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The recommendations for consolidation developed as part of the business case analysis, including the overall cost of consolidation.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e77d9cb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stD/s633/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>The budget and oversight implications of merging non-appropriated funds and appropriated funds to implement the recommended reforms.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e77d9cc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stD/s633/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>The extent to which the Reform Management Group coordinated with the Secretaries of the military departments and the chiefs of the Armed Forces in preparing the study.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e77d9cd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stD/s633/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>The extent to which the Reform Management Group addressed concerns of the Secretaries of the military departments and the chiefs of the Armed Forces in the study.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e77d9ce-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stD/s633/b/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><chapeau>If the recommendations in the business case analysis were implemented—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e77d9cf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stD/s633/b/7/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the ability of military exchanges and commissaries to provide earnings to support on-base morale, welfare, and recreation programs; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e77d9d0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stD/s633/b/7/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the financial viability of the military exchanges and commissaries.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e77d9d1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stD/s633/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e77d9d2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Notification.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Delay on Consolidation</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense may not take any action to consolidate military exchanges and commissaries until the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives notify the Secretary in writing of receipt and acceptance of the findings of the Comptroller General in the reports required under this section.</content></subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d159904e37256" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stE" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="E">Subtitle E—</num><heading>Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Privileges</heading> <section id="d159904e37261" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stE/s641" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="641">SEC. 641. </num><heading>EXTENSION OF CERTAIN MORALE, WELFARE, AND RECREATION PRIVILEGES TO FOREIGN SERVICE OFFICERS ON MANDATORY HOME LEAVE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e7827f3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stE/s641/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1065">Section 1065 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, as added by section 621 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/232">Public Law 115–232</ref>), <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e7827f4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stE/s641/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in the heading, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText><b>veterans and caregivers for veterans</b></quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText><b>veterans, caregivers for veterans, and Foreign Service officers</b></quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e7827f5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stE/s641/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsections (f) and (g) as subsections (g) and (h), respectively;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e7827f6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stE/s641/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after subsection (e) the following new subsection (f):<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e7827f7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">“(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Eligibility of Foreign Service Officers on Mandatory Home Leave</inline>.—</heading><content>A Foreign Service officer on mandatory home leave <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1431">133 STAT. 1431</page> may be permitted to use military lodging referred to in subsection (h).”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e7827f8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stE/s641/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e7827f9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Definitions.</p></sidenote><content>in subsection (h), as redesignated by paragraph (2), by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraphs:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3e7827fa-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><content>The term ‘<term>Foreign Service officer</term>’ has the meaning given that term in section 103 of the Foreign Service Act of 1980 (<ref href="/us/usc/t22/s3903">22 U.S.C. 3903</ref>).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3e7827fb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">“(6) </num><content>The term ‘<term>mandatory home leave</term>’ means leave under section 903 of the Foreign Service Act of 1980 (<ref href="/us/usc/t22/s4083">22 U.S.C. 4083</ref>).”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e7827fc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stE/s641/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e7827fd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1065">10 USC 1065 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by this section shall take effect on January 1, 2020, as if originally incorporated in <ref href="/us/pl/115/232/s621">section 621 of Public Law 115–232</ref>.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e37383" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stE/s642" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="642">SEC. 642. </num><heading>EXTENSION OF PILOT PROGRAM ON A GOVERNMENT LODGING PROGRAM.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 914(b) of the Carl Levin and Howard P. “Buck” McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (<ref href="/us/usc/t5/s5911">5 U.S.C. 5911 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2019</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2020</quotedText>”.</content></section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d159904e37403" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stF" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="F">Subtitle F—</num><heading>Reports and Other Matters</heading> <section id="d159904e37408" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stF/s651" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="651">SEC. 651. </num><heading>ANNUAL REPORTS ON APPROVAL OF EMPLOYMENT OR COMPENSATION OF RETIRED GENERAL OR FLAG OFFICERS BY FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS FOR EMOLUMENTS CLAUSE PURPOSES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e78761e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stF/s651/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Reports</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t37/s908">Section 908 of title 37, United States Code</ref> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e78761f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stF/s651/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsection (c) as subsection (d); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e787620-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stF/s651/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after subsection (b) the following new subsection (c):<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e787621-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e787622-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Reports on Approvals for Retired General and Flag Officers</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than January 31 each year, the Secretaries of the military departments, after consulting with the Secretary of State, shall jointly submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a report on each approval under subsection (b) for employment or compensation described in subsection (a) for a retired member of the armed forces in general or flag officer grade that was issued during the preceding year.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e787623-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stF/s651/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e787624-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e787625-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t37/s908">37 USC 908 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Scope of First Report</inline>.—</heading><content>The first report submitted pursuant to subsection (c) of <ref href="/us/usc/t37/s908">section 908 of title 37, United States Code</ref> (as amended by subsection (a) of this section), after the date of the enactment of this Act shall cover the five-year period ending with the year before the year in which such report is submitted.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e37480" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stF/s652" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="652">SEC. 652. </num><heading>REPORT REGARDING TRANSITION FROM OVERSEAS HOUSING ALLOWANCE TO BASIC ALLOWANCE FOR HOUSING FOR SERVICEMEMBERS IN THE TERRITORIES.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Not later than February 1, 2020, the Secretary of Defense shall submit a report to the congressional defense committees regarding the recommendation of the Secretary whether members of the uniformed services located in the territories of the United States and who receive the overseas housing allowance should instead receive the basic allowance for housing to ensure the most <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1432">133 STAT. 1432</page> appropriate housing compensation for such members and their families.</content></section> <section id="d159904e37490" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stF/s653" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="653">SEC. 653. </num><heading>REPORT ON EXTENSION TO MEMBERS OF THE RESERVE COMPONENTS OF THE ARMED FORCES OF SPECIAL AND INCENTIVE PAYS FOR MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES NOT CURRENTLY PAYABLE TO MEMBERS OF THE RESERVE COMPONENTS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e78c446-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stF/s653/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report Required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report setting forth the results of a study, conducted by the Secretary for purposes of the report, on the feasability and advisability of paying eligible members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces any special or incentive pay for members of the Armed Forces that is not currently payable to members of the reserve components.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e78c447-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stF/s653/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report required by subsection (a) shall set forth the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e78c448-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stF/s653/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e78c449-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Cost estimate.</p></sidenote><content>An estimate of the yearly cost of paying members of the reserve components risk pay and flight pay under sections 334, 334a, and 351 of <ref href="/us/usc/t37">title 37, United States Code</ref>, at the same rate as members on active duty, regardless of the number of periods of instruction or appropriate duty participated in, so long as there is at least one such period of instruction or appropriate duty in the month.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e78c44a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stF/s653/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>A statement of the number of members of the reserve components who qualify or potentially qualify for hazardous duty incentive pay based on current professions or required duties, broken out by hazardous duty categories set forth in <ref href="/us/usc/t37/s351">section 351 of title 37, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e78c44b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stF/s653/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e78c44c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e78c44d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e78c44e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>If the Secretary determines that payment to eligible members of the reserve components of any special or incentive pay for members of the Armed Forces that is not currently payable to members of the reserve components is feasible and advisable, such recommendations as the Secretary considers appropriate for legislative or administrative action to authorize such payment.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e37546" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stF/s654" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="654">SEC. 654. </num><heading>STUDY REGARDING RECOUPMENT OF SEPARATION PAY, SPECIAL SEPARATION BENEFITS, AND VOLUNTARY SEPARATION INCENTIVE PAYMENTS FROM MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES AND VETERANS WHO RECEIVE DISABILITY COMPENSATION UNDER LAWS ADMINISTERED BY THE SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e79126f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stF/s654/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e791270-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Study</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, shall conduct a study to determine, with regards to members of the Armed Forces and veterans whose separation pay, special separation benefits, and voluntary separation incentive payments either Secretary recoups because such members and veterans subsequently receive disability compensation under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e791271-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stF/s654/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>how many such members and veterans are affected by such recoupment; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e791272-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stF/s654/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the aggregated amount of additional money such members and veterans would receive but for such recoupment.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e791273-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stF/s654/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report Required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than September 30, 2020, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1433">133 STAT. 1433</page> Services and Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and House of Representatives a report regarding the results of the study under subsection (a).</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e37587" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stF/s655" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="655">SEC. 655. </num><heading>REPORT ON IMPLEMENTATION OF CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE MILITARY RETIREMENT FUND BASED ON PAY COSTS PER ARMED FORCE RATHER THAN ON ARMED FORCES-WIDE BASIS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e795f94-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stF/s655/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report Required</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e795f95-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stF/s655/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e795f96-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than April 1, 2020, the Secretary of Defense shall, in consultation with the Secretaries of the military departments, submit to the congressional defense committees a report setting forth a plan for the implementation of the amendments described in paragraph (2) as if such amendments would apply with respect to determinations of contributions to the Department of Defense Military Retirement Fund under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch74">chapter 74 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, and payments into the Fund, beginning with fiscal year 2025.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e795f97-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stF/s655/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Covered amendments</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments described in this paragraph are the amendments proposed to be made by section 631 of S.1790 of the 116th Congress, as reported to the Senate by the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate on June 11, 2019.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e795f98-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stF/s655/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report required by subsection (a) shall include the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e795f99-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stF/s655/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e795f9a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plan.</p></sidenote><content>A plan to implement the amendments described in paragraph (2) of subsection (a) in the manner described in paragraph (1) of that subsection.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e795f9b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stF/s655/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e795f9c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Timeline.</p></sidenote><content>A timeline for actions required to implement such amendments in that manner.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e795f9d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stF/s655/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e795f9e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><chapeau>An assessment of the impact of the implementation of such amendments in that manner on each of the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e795f9f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stF/s655/b/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>The budgeting of the military departments.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e795fa0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stF/s655/b/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>The efforts of the Department of Defense to achieve audits of its financial statements.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e795fa1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stF/s655/b/3/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>Decisions on military manning of the Armed Forces.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e795fa2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stF/s655/b/3/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>The cost and complexity of tracking contributions to the Department of Defense Military Retirement Fund.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e37678" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stF/s656" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="656">SEC. 656. </num><heading>REPORT ON FOOD INSECURITY AMONG MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES AND THEIR DEPENDENTS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e7a22f3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stF/s656/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report Required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than May 1, 2020, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on food insecurity among members of the Armed Forces and their dependents.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e7a22f4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stF/s656/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e7a22f5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report required by subsection (a) shall include the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e7a22f6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stF/s656/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>An assessment of the current extent of food insecurity among members of the Armed Forces and their dependents, including a description and analysis of the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e7a22f7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stF/s656/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>Use of food assistance by members and their dependents, as revealed in data of the Department of Defense and other data available to the Department.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e7a22f8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stF/s656/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>Use of free and reduced price school meals by dependents.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e7a22f9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stF/s656/b/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>Use of food banks or similar assistance by members and their dependents.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1434">133 STAT. 1434</page></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e7a22fa-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stF/s656/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>A description and assessment of the barriers, if any, to qualification for or access to adequate food assistance of any type by members of the Armed Forces and their dependents.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e7a22fb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stF/s656/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>A description of the number of members of the Armed Forces overseas who enrolled in the Family Supplemental Subsistence Allowance (FSSA) program under <ref href="/us/usc/t37/s402a">section 402a of title 37, United States Code</ref>, during the five-fiscal year period ending with fiscal year 2019, and of the cost to the Department of such enrollment during each fiscal year concerned.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e7a22fc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stF/s656/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>An assessment of the effectiveness of the Family Supplemental Subsistence Allowance program for members of the Armed Forces overseas.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e7a22fd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stF/s656/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><chapeau>A description and assessment of the participation of members of the Armed Forces in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), including with respect to the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e7a22fe-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stF/s656/b/5/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>Coordination between the Department of Defense and the Department of Agriculture for purposes of determining the numbers of members currently participating in the program.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e7a22ff-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stF/s656/b/5/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>Career stigma for members resulting from participation in the program.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e7a2300-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stF/s656/b/5/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>Adverse consequences for member personal financial management resulting from participation in the program.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e7a2301-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stF/s656/b/5/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>Other support available to and used by members to meet basic needs requirements.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e7a2302-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stF/s656/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>An assessment of food insecurity among members of the Armed Forces who reside in on-post housing (and thus do not receive basic allowance for housing (BAH)) and their dependents, including eligibility of such members for and participation of such members in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e7a2303-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stF/s656/b/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><chapeau>An assessment of the feasability and advisability of a basic needs allowance for low-income members of the Armed Forces (including an allowance calculated both with and without basic allowance for housing included in the determination of member gross household income), including with respect to the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e7a2304-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stF/s656/b/7/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>The maximum member gross household income for eligibility for the allowance.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e7a2305-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stF/s656/b/7/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>The number of members who would be eligible for the allowance.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e7a2306-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stF/s656/b/7/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>The optimal average annual amount of the allowance.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e7a4a17-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stF/s656/b/7/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>The total annual cost of paying the allowance.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e7a4a18-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stF/s656/b/7/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>Whether particular geographic locations would include large number of members eligible for the allowance.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e7a4a19-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stF/s656/b/7/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>The effects of payment of the allowance on recruitment and retention of members, and on member morale and conduct.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e7a4a1a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVI/stF/s656/b/8" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e7a4a1b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e7a4a1c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>Any other recommendations for policies, programs, and activities to address food insecurity among members of the Armed Forces and their dependents that the Secretary considers appropriate.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1435">133 STAT. 1435</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <num value="VII">TITLE VII—</num><heading>HEALTH CARE PROVISIONS</heading> <toc> <referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle A—</designator> <label>TRICARE and Other Health Care Benefits</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 701. </designator> <label>Modification of eligibility for TRICARE Reserve Select for certain members of the Selected Reserve.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 702. </designator> <label>TRICARE payment options for retirees and their dependents.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 703. </designator> <label>Lead level screening and testing for children.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 704. </designator> <label>Exposure to open burn pits and toxic airborne chemicals or other airborne contaminants as part of periodic health assessments and other physical examinations.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 705. </designator> <label>Enhancement of recordkeeping with respect to exposure by members of the Armed Forces to certain occupational and environmental hazards while deployed overseas.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 706. </designator> <label>Modifications to post-deployment mental health assessments for members of the Armed Forces deployed in support of a contingency operation.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 707. </designator> <label>Provision of blood testing for firefighters of Department of Defense to determine exposure to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle B—</designator> <label>Health Care Administration</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 711. </designator> <label>Modification of organization of military health system.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 712. </designator> <label>Support by military health system of medical requirements of combatant commands.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 713. </designator> <label>Requirements for certain prescription drug labels.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 714. </designator> <label>Officers authorized to command Army dental units.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 715. </designator> <label>Improvements to interagency program office of the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 716. </designator> <label>Expansion of strategy to improve acquisition of managed care support contracts under TRICARE program.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 717. </designator> <label>Inclusion of blast exposure history in medical records of members of the Armed Forces.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 718. </designator> <label>Comprehensive policy for provision of mental health care to members of the Armed Forces.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 719. </designator> <label>Limitation on the realignment or reduction of military medical manning end strength.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 720. </designator> <label>Strategy to recruit and retain mental health providers.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 721. </designator> <label>Development of partnerships to improve combat casualty care for personnel of the Armed Forces.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 722. </designator> <label>Modification to referrals for mental health services.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle C—</designator> <label>Reports and Other Matters</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 731. </designator> <label>Authorization of claims by members of the uniformed services against the United States for personal injury or death caused by medical malpractice.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 732. </designator> <label>Extension and clarification of authority for Joint Department of Defense-Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility Demonstration Fund.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 733. </designator> <label>Appointment of non-ex officio members of the Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 734. </designator> <label>Establishment of Academic Health System in National Capital Region.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 735. </designator> <label>Provision of veterinary services by veterinary professionals of the Department of Defense in emergencies.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 736. </designator> <label>Three-year extension of authority to continue the DOD-VA Health Care Sharing Incentive Fund.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 737. </designator> <label>Preservation of resources of the Army Medical Research and Materiel Command and continuation as Center of Excellence.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 738. </designator> <label>Encouragement of participation in Women’s Health Transition Training pilot program.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 739. </designator> <label>National Guard suicide prevention pilot program.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 740. </designator> <label>Pilot Program on civilian and military partnerships to enhance interoperability and medical surge capability and capacity of National Disaster Medical System.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 741. </designator> <label>Reports on suicide among members of the Armed Forces and suicide prevention programs and activities of the Department of Defense.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 742. </designator> <label>Modification of requirements for longitudinal medical study on blast pressure exposure of members of the Armed Forces and collection of exposure information.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 743. </designator> <label>Study and plan on the use of military-civilian integrated health delivery systems.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 744. </designator> <label>Study on case management in the military health system.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 745. </designator> <label>Report on Global Health Security Strategy and the National Biodefense Security.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1436">133 STAT. 1436</page></label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 746. </designator> <label>Study on establishment of wounded warrior service dog program.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 747. </designator> <label>GAO report on Department of Defense quality assurance program and impacts of medical malpractice actions.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 748. </designator> <label>Reports on Millennium Cohort Study relating to women members of the Armed Forces.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 749. </designator> <label>Study on effects of sleep deprivation on readiness of members of the Armed Forces.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 750. </designator> <label>Study and report on traumatic brain injury mitigation efforts.</label> </referenceItem></toc> <subtitle id="d159904e38049" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stA" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading>TRICARE and Other Health Care Benefits</heading> <section id="d159904e38054" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stA/s701" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="701">SEC. 701. </num><heading>MODIFICATION OF ELIGIBILITY FOR TRICARE RESERVE SELECT FOR CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE SELECTED RESERVE.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1076d/a/2">Section 1076d(a)(2) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Paragraph (1) does not apply</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>During the period preceding January 1, 2030, paragraph (1) does not apply</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d159904e38073" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stA/s702" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="702">SEC. 702. </num><heading>TRICARE PAYMENT OPTIONS FOR RETIREES AND THEIR DEPENDENTS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e7b347d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stA/s702/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1099">Section 1099 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e7b347e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stA/s702/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsection (d) as subsection (e); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e7b347f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stA/s702/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after subsection (c) the following new subsection (d):<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e7b3480-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Payment Options</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="y3e7b3481-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>A member or former member of the uniformed services, or a dependent thereof, eligible for medical care and dental care under section 1074(b) or 1076 of this title shall pay a premium for coverage under this chapter.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e7b3482-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>To the maximum extent practicable, a premium owed by a member, former member, or dependent under paragraph (1) shall be withheld from the retired, retainer, or equivalent pay of the member, former member, or dependent. In all other cases, a premium shall be paid in a frequency and method determined by the Secretary.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e7b3483-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stA/s702/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming and Clerical Amendments</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e7b3484-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stA/s702/b/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming amendments</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1097a">Section 1097a of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e7b3485-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stA/s702/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> subsection (c); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e7b3486-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stA/s702/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsections (d), (e), and (f) as subsections (c), (d), and (e), respectively.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e7b3487-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stA/s702/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Heading amendments</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e7b3488-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stA/s702/b/2/A" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Automatic enrollments</inline>.—</heading><content>The heading for section 1097a of such title <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y3e7b3489-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="1097a">“§ 1097a.</num><heading class="fontsize12"> TRICARE Prime: automatic enrollments”</heading></section> </quotedContent>.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e7b348a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stA/s702/b/2/B" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Enrollment system and payment options</inline>.—</heading><content>The heading for section 1099 of such title <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y3e7b5b9b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658164"><num class="fontsize12" value="1099">“§ 1099.</num><heading class="fontsize12"> Health care enrollment system and payment options”</heading></section> </quotedContent>.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e7b5b9c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stA/s702/b/3" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical amendments</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 55 of such title<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e7b5b9d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1071">10 USC 1071</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><page identifier="/us/stat/133/1437">133 STAT. 1437</page> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e7b5b9e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stA/s702/b/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the item relating to section 1097a and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following new item:<?GPOvSpace 04?> <quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“1097a. </designator> <label>TRICARE Prime: automatic enrollments.”; and<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e7b5b9f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stA/s702/b/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the item relating to section 1099 and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following new item:<?GPOvSpace 04?> <quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“1099. </designator> <label>Health care enrollment system and payment options.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e7b5ba0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stA/s702/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e7b5ba1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1097a">10 USC 1097a note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by this section shall apply to health care coverage beginning on or after January 1, 2021.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e38308" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stA/s703" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="703">SEC. 703. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e7b5ba2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1077">10 USC 1077 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>LEAD LEVEL SCREENING AND TESTING FOR CHILDREN.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e7bf7e3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stA/s703/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Comprehensive Screening, Testing, and Reporting Guidelines</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e7bf7e4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stA/s703/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall establish clinical practice guidelines for health care providers employed by the Department of Defense on screening, testing, and reporting of blood lead levels in children.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e7bf7e5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stA/s703/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Use of cdc recommendations</inline>.—</heading><content>Guidelines established under paragraph (1) shall reflect recommendations made by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention with respect to the screening, testing, and reporting of blood lead levels in children.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e7bf7e6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stA/s703/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e7bf7e7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Dissemination of guidelines</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall disseminate the clinical practice guidelines established under paragraph (1) to health care providers of the Department of Defense.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e7bf7e8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stA/s703/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Care Provided in Accordance With CDC Guidance</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall ensure that any care provided by the Department of Defense to a child for an elevated blood lead level shall be carried out in accordance with applicable guidance issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e7bf7e9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stA/s703/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Sharing of Results of Testing</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e7bf7ea-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stA/s703/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>With respect to a child who receives from the Department of Defense a test for an elevated blood lead level—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e7bf7eb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stA/s703/c/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the Secretary shall provide the results of the test to the parent or guardian of the child; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e7bf7ec-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stA/s703/c/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>notwithstanding any requirements for the confidentiality of health information under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (<ref href="/us/pl/104/191">Public Law 104–191</ref>), if the results of the test show an abnormal blood lead level or elevated blood lead level, the Secretary shall provide those results and the address at which the child resides to—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e7c1efd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stA/s703/c/1/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>the relevant health department of the State in which the child resides if the child resides in the United States; or</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e7c1efe-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stA/s703/c/1/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau>if the child resides outside the United States—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y3e7c1eff-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stA/s703/c/1/B/ii/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y3e7c1f00-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stA/s703/c/1/B/ii/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><content>the appropriate authority of the country in which the child resides; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y3e7c1f01-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stA/s703/c/1/B/ii/III" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="III">(III) </num><content>the primary provider of health care for the child for follow-up.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1438">133 STAT. 1438</page></content></subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e7c1f02-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stA/s703/c/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">State defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this subsection, the term “<term>State</term>” means each of the several States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and any territory or possession of the United States.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e7c1f03-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stA/s703/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than January 1, 2021, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report detailing, with respect to the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending on the date of the report, the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e7c1f04-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stA/s703/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The number of children who were tested by the Department of Defense for the level of lead in the blood of the child, and of such number, the number who were found to have an elevated blood lead level.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e7c1f05-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stA/s703/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The number of children who were screened by the Department of Defense for an elevated risk of lead exposure.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e7c1f06-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stA/s703/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Comptroller General Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than January 1, 2022, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on the effectiveness of screening and testing for lead exposure and elevated blood lead levels under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch55">chapter 55 of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e7c1f07-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stA/s703/f" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the terms “abnormal blood lead level” and “elevated blood lead level” have the meanings given those terms by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e38475" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stA/s704" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="704">SEC. 704. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e7c1f08-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1074f">10 USC 1074f note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>EXPOSURE TO OPEN BURN PITS AND TOXIC AIRBORNE CHEMICALS OR OTHER AIRBORNE CONTAMINANTS AS PART OF PERIODIC HEALTH ASSESSMENTS AND OTHER PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e7cbb49-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stA/s704/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Periodic Health Assessment</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that any periodic health assessment provided to members of the Armed Forces includes an evaluation of whether the member has been—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e7cbb4a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stA/s704/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>based or stationed at a location where an open burn pit was used; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e7cbb4b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stA/s704/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>exposed to toxic airborne chemicals or other airborne contaminants, including any information recorded as part of the Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e7cbb4c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stA/s704/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Separation History and Physical Examinations</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1145/a/5">Section 1145(a)(5) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subparagraph:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e7cbb4d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><chapeau>The Secretary concerned shall ensure that each physical examination of a member under subparagraph (A) includes an assessment of whether the member was—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e7cbb4e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>based or stationed at a location where an open burn pit, as defined in subsection (c) of section 201 of the Dignified Burial and Other Veterans’ Benefits Improvement Act of 2012 (<ref href="/us/pl/112/260">Public Law 112–260</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s527">38 U.S.C. 527 note</ref>), was used; or</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e7cbb4f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>exposed to toxic airborne chemicals or other airborne contaminants, including any information recorded as part of the registry established by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs under such section 201.”</content></clause> </subparagraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e7cbb50-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stA/s704/c" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Deployment Assessments</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1074f/b/2">Section 1074f(b)(2) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subparagraph:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e7ce261-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><chapeau>An assessment of whether the member was—<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1439">133 STAT. 1439</page></chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e7ce262-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>based or stationed at a location where an open burn pit, as defined in subsection (c) of section 201 of the Dignified Burial and Other Veterans’ Benefits Improvement Act of 2012 (<ref href="/us/pl/112/260">Public Law 112–260</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s527">38 U.S.C. 527 note</ref>), was used; or</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e7ce263-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>exposed to toxic airborne chemicals or other airborne contaminants, including any information recorded as part of the registry established by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs under such section 201.”</content></clause> </subparagraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e7ce264-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stA/s704/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Sharing of Information</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e7ce265-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stA/s704/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e7ce266-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Memorandums.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">DOD–VA</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall jointly enter into a memorandum of understanding providing for the sharing by the Department of Defense with the Department of Veterans Affairs of the results of covered evaluations regarding the exposure by a member of the Armed Forces to toxic airborne chemicals or other airborne contaminants.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e7ce267-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stA/s704/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Registry</inline>.—</heading><content>If a covered evaluation of a member of the Armed Forces establishes that the member was based or stationed at a location where an open burn pit was used or that the member was exposed to toxic airborne chemicals or other airborne contaminants, the member shall be enrolled in the Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry unless the member elects to not so enroll.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e7ce268-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stA/s704/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Rule of Construction</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing in this section may be construed to preclude eligibility for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs by reason of the open burn pit exposure history of a veteran not being recorded in a covered evaluation.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e7ce269-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stA/s704/f" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e7ce26a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stA/s704/f/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The term “<term>Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry</term>” means the registry established by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs under section 201 of the Dignified Burial and Other Veterans’ Benefits Improvement Act of 2012 (<ref href="/us/pl/112/260">Public Law 112–260</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s527">38 U.S.C. 527 note</ref>).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e7ce26b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stA/s704/f/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>The term “<term>covered evaluation</term>” means—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e7ce26c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stA/s704/f/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>a periodic health assessment conducted in accordance with subsection (a);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e7ce26d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stA/s704/f/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>a separation history and physical examination conducted under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1145/a/5">section 1145(a)(5) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, as amended by this section; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e7ce26e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stA/s704/f/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>a deployment assessment conducted under section 1074f(b)(2) of such title, as amended by this section.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e7ce26f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stA/s704/f/3" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The term “<term>open burn pit</term>” has the meaning given that term in section 201(c) of the Dignified Burial and Other Veterans’ Benefits Improvement Act of 2012 (<ref href="/us/pl/112/260">Public Law 112–260</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s527">38 U.S.C. 527 note</ref>).</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e38688" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stA/s705" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="705">SEC. 705. </num><heading>ENHANCEMENT OF RECORDKEEPING WITH RESPECT TO EXPOSURE BY MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES TO CERTAIN OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS WHILE DEPLOYED OVERSEAS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e7d57a0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stA/s705/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Inclusion in Medical Tracking System of Occupational and Environmental Health Risks in Deployment Area</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e7d57a1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stA/s705/a/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements of medical tracking system</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subsection (b)(1)(A) of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1074f">section 1074f of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1440">133 STAT. 1440</page></chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e7d57a2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stA/s705/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in clause (ii), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and</quotedText>” at the end;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e7d57a3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stA/s705/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in clause (iii), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the period at the end and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>; and</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e7d57a4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stA/s705/a/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new clause:<quotedContent><clause class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y3e7d57a5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>accurately record any exposure to occupational and environmental health risks during the course of their deployment.”</content></clause> </quotedContent>.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e7d57a6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stA/s705/a/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Recordkeeping</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (c) of such section <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after “<quotedText>deployment area</quotedText>” the following: “<quotedText>(including the results of any assessment performed by the Secretary of occupational and environmental health risks for such area)</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e7d57a7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stA/s705/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Postdeployment Medical Examination and Reassessments</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1074f">Section 1074f of title 10, United States Code</ref>, as amended by subsection (a), is further amended by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e7d57a8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">“(g) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Additional Requirements for Postdeployment Medical Examinations and Health Reassessments</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="y3e7d57a9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The Secretary of Defense shall standardize and make available to a provider that conducts a postdeployment medical examination or reassessment under the system described in subsection (a) questions relating to occupational and environmental health exposure.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e7d57aa-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>The Secretary, to the extent practicable, shall ensure that the medical record of a member includes information on the external cause relating to a diagnosis of the member, including by associating an external cause code (as issued under the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, 10th Revision (or any successor revision)).”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e7d57ab-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stA/s705/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e7d57ac-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s527">38 USC 527 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Access to Information in Burn Pit Registry</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e7d57ad-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stA/s705/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that all medical personnel of the Department of Defense have access to the information contained in the burn pit registry.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e7d57ae-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stA/s705/c/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Burn pit registry defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this subsection, the term “<term>burn pit registry</term>” means the registry established under section 201 of the Dignified Burial and Other Veterans’ Benefits Improvement Act of 2012 (<ref href="/us/pl/112/260">Public Law 112–260</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s527">38 U.S.C. 527 note</ref>).</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e38845" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stA/s706" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="706">SEC. 706. </num><heading>MODIFICATIONS TO POST-DEPLOYMENT MENTAL HEALTH ASSESSMENTS FOR MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES DEPLOYED IN SUPPORT OF A CONTINGENCY OPERATION.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e7da5cf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stA/s706/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e7da5d0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time periods.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Required Assessments</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1074m/a/1">Section 1074m(a)(1) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> subparagraphs (C) and (D) and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following new subparagraphs:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentUp2 fontsize10" id="y3e7dcce1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>Subject to paragraph (3) and subsection (d), once during the period beginning on the date of redeployment from the contingency operation and ending on the date that is 21 days after the date on which the post-deployment leave of the member terminates.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp2 fontsize10" id="y3e7dcce2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><chapeau>Subject to subsection (d), not less than once annually—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e7dcce3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>beginning 21 days after the date on which the post-deployment leave of the member terminates; or<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1441">133 STAT. 1441</page></content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e7dcce4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>if the assessment required by subparagraph (C) is performed during the period specified in paragraph (3), beginning 180 days after the date of redeployment from the contingency operation.”</content></clause> </subparagraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e7dcce5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stA/s706/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exceptions</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 1074m(a) of such title, as amended by subsection (a), is further amended by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> paragraph (2) and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following new paragraphs:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e7dcce6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>A mental health assessment is not required for a member of the armed forces under subparagraphs (C) and (D) of paragraph (1) (including an assessment performed pursuant to paragraph (3)) if the Secretary determines that providing such assessment to the member during the time periods under such subparagraphs would remove the member from forward deployment or put members or operational objectives at risk.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e7dcce7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><chapeau>A mental health assessment required under subparagraph (C) of paragraph (1) may be provided during the period beginning 90 days after the date of redeployment from the contingency operation and ending 180 days after such redeployment date if the Secretary determines that—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e7dcce8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>an insufficient number of personnel are available to perform the assessment during the time period under such subparagraph; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e7dcce9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>an administrative processing issue exists upon the return of the member to the home unit or duty station that would prohibit the effective performance of the assessment during such time period.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e7dccea-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stA/s706/c" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elimination of Sunset for Assessments During Deployment</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 1074m(a)(1)(B) of such title <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Until January 1, 2019, once</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Once</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e7dcceb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stA/s706/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e7dccec-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1074m">10 USC 1074m note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) shall apply with respect to a date of redeployment that is on or after January 1, 2020.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e38970" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stA/s707" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="707">SEC. 707. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e7df3fd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1074m">10 USC 1074m note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>PROVISION OF BLOOD TESTING FOR FIREFIGHTERS OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TO DETERMINE EXPOSURE TO PERFLUOROALKYL AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e7df3fe-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stA/s707/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e7df3ff-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective date.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Beginning on October 1, 2020, the Secretary of Defense shall provide blood testing to determine and document potential exposure to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (commonly known as “PFAS”) for each firefighter of the Department of Defense during the annual physical exam conducted by the Department for each such firefighter.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e7df400-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stA/s707/b" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Firefighter Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “<term>firefighter</term>” means someone whose primary job or military occupational specialty is being a firefighter.</content></subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d159904e39002" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading>Health Care Administration</heading> <section id="d159904e39007" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s711" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="711">SEC. 711. </num><heading>MODIFICATION OF ORGANIZATION OF MILITARY HEALTH SYSTEM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e7ede61-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s711/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Administration of Military Medical Treatment Facilities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subsection (a) of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1073c">section 1073c of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e7ede62-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s711/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (1)—<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1442">133 STAT. 1442</page></chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e7ede63-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s711/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subparagraphs (A), (B), (C), (D), (E), and (F) as subparagraphs (C), (D), (E), (G), (H), and (I), respectively;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e7ede64-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s711/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> before subparagraph (C), as redesignated by subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, the following new subparagraphs:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y3e7f0575-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>provision and delivery of health care within each such facility;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y3e7f0576-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>management of privileging, scope of practice, and quality of health care provided within each such facility;”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e7f0577-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s711/a/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after subparagraph (E), as so redesignated, the following new subparagraph:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y3e7f0578-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">“(F) </num><content>supply and equipment;”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e7f0579-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s711/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (2)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e7f057a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s711/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subparagraphs (D), (E), (F), and (G) as subparagraphs (E), (F), (H), and (I), respectively;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e7f057b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s711/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after subparagraph (C) the following new subparagraph (D):<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y3e7f057c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>to identify the capacity of each military medical treatment facility to support clinical readiness standards of health care providers established by the Secretary of a military department or the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs;”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent> and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e7f057d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s711/a/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> subparagraph (F), as redesignated by subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following new subparagraphs:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y3e7f057e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">“(F) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e7f057f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e7f0580-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p></sidenote><content>to determine, in coordination with each Secretary of a military department, manning, including joint manning, assigned to military medical treatment facilities and intermediary organizations;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y3e7f0581-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">“(G) </num><content>to select, after considering nominations from the Secretaries of the military departments, commanders or directors of military medical treatment facilities;”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e7f0582-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s711/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (3)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e7f0583-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s711/a/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>in subparagraph (A)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e7f0584-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s711/a/3/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>on behalf of the military departments,</quotedText>” before “<quotedText>ensuring</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e7f0585-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s711/a/3/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and civilian employees</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e7f0586-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s711/a/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in subparagraph (B), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>on behalf of the Defense Health Agency,</quotedText>” before “<quotedText>furnishing</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e7f0587-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s711/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">DHA Assistant Director</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (b)(2) of such section <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>equivalent education and experience</quotedText>” and all that follows and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the education and experience to perform the responsibilities of the position.</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e7f0588-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s711/c" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">DHA Deputy Assistant Directors</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subsection (c) of such section <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e7f0589-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s711/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in paragraph (2)(B), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>across the military health system</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>at military medical treatment facilities</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e7f058a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s711/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in paragraph (4)(B), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>at military medical treatment facilities</quotedText>” before the period at the end.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e7f058b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s711/d" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Treatment of Department of Defense for Purposes of Personnel Assignment</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Such section <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e7f058c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s711/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsection (f) as subsection (g); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e7f058d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s711/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after subsection (e) the following new subsection (f):<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1443">133 STAT. 1443</page> <quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e7f2c9e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">“(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Treatment of Department of Defense for Purposes of Personnel Assignment</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In implementing this section—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e7f2c9f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>the Department of Defense shall be considered a single agency for purposes of civilian personnel assignment under title 5; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e7f2ca0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>the Secretary of Defense may reassign any employee of a component of the Department of Defense or a military department in a position in the civil service (as defined in section 2101 of title 5) to any other component of the Department of Defense or military department.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e7f2ca1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s711/e" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Military Medical Treatment Facility</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (g) of such section, as redesignated by subsection (d)(1), <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e7f2ca2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e7f2ca3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Definition.</p></sidenote><chapeau>The term ‘<term>military medical treatment facility</term>’ means—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e7f2ca4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>any fixed facility of the Department of Defense that is outside of a deployed environment and used primarily for health care; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e7f2ca5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>any other location used for purposes of providing health care services as designated by the Secretary of Defense.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e7f2ca6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s711/f" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Technical Amendments</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subsection (a) of such section <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e7f2ca7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s711/f/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>paragraph (4)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>paragraph (5)</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e7f2ca8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s711/f/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> paragraph (5) as paragraph (6);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e7f2ca9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s711/f/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> the first paragraph (4) as paragraph (5); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e7f2caa-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s711/f/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>by moving the second paragraph (4) so as to appear before paragraph (5), as redesignated by paragraph (3) of this subsection.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e39371" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s712" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="712">SEC. 712. </num><heading>SUPPORT BY MILITARY HEALTH SYSTEM OF MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS OF COMBATANT COMMANDS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e803e1b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s712/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 712 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/232">Public Law 115–232</ref>) is<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e803e1c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1073c">10 USC 1073c note</ref>.</p></sidenote> amended—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e803e1d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s712/a/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (a), by <amendingAction type="amend">amending</amendingAction> paragraph (1) to read as follows:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3e803e1e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall, acting through the Secretaries of the military departments, the Defense Health Agency, and the Joint Staff, implement an organizational framework of the military health system that effectively and efficiently implements <ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch55">chapter 55 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, to maximize the readiness of the medical force, promote interoperability, and integrate medical capabilities of the Armed Forces in order to enhance joint military medical operations in support of requirements of the combatant commands.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e803e1f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s712/a/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (e), by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> paragraphs (2) and (3) as paragraphs (3) and (4), respectively, and by moving such paragraphs so as to appear at the end of subsection (d);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e803e20-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s712/a/3" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> subsection (e), as amended by paragraph (2) of this subsection;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e803e21-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s712/a/4" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsections (b) through (d) as subsections (c) through (e), respectively;<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1444">133 STAT. 1444</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e803e22-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s712/a/5" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after subsection (a) the following new subsection (b):<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e808c43-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Additional Duties of Surgeons General of the Armed Forces</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Surgeons General of the Armed Forces shall have the following duties:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e808c44-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>To ensure the readiness for operational deployment of medical and dental personnel and deployable medical or dental teams or units of the Armed Force or Armed Forces concerned.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e80b355-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>To meet medical readiness standards, subject to standards and metrics established by the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e80b356-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><chapeau>With respect to uniformed medical and dental personnel of the military department concerned—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e80b357-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau>to assign such personnel—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e80b358-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>primarily to military medical treatment facilities, under the operational control of the commander or director of the facility; or</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e80b359-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>secondarily to partnerships with civilian or other medical facilities for training activities specific to such military department; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e80b35a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>to maintain readiness of such personnel for operational deployment.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e80b35b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>To provide logistical support for operational deployment of medical and dental personnel and deployable medical or dental teams or units of the Armed Force or Armed Forces concerned.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e80b35c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><content>To oversee mobilization and demobilization in connection with the operational deployment of medical and dental personnel of the Armed Force or Armed Forces concerned.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e80b35d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">“(6) </num><content>To develop operational medical capabilities required to support the warfighter, and to develop policy relating to such capabilities.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e80b35e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">“(7) </num><content>To provide health professionals to serve in leadership positions across the military healthcare system.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e80b35f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">“(8) </num><chapeau>To deliver operational clinical services under the operational control of the combatant commands—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e80b360-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>on ships and planes; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e80b361-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>on installations outside of military medical treatment facilities.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e80b362-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">“(9) </num><content>To manage privileging, scope of practice, and quality of health care in the settings described in paragraph (8).”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e80b363-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s712/a/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><chapeau>in subsection (c), as redesignated by paragraph (4) of this subsection—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e80b364-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s712/a/6/A" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in the subsection heading, by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText><headingText class="smallCaps">Agency</headingText></quotedText>” before “<quotedText><headingText class="smallCaps">Regions</headingText></quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e80b365-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s712/a/6/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (1)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e80b366-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s712/a/6/B/i" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>in the paragraph heading, by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText><headingText class="smallCaps">Agency</headingText></quotedText>” before “<quotedText><headingText class="smallCaps">regions</headingText></quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e80b367-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s712/a/6/B/ii" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>defense health</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Defense Health Agency</quotedText>”;</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e80b368-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s712/a/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><chapeau>in subsection (d), as redesignated by paragraph (4) of this subsection—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e80b369-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s712/a/7/A" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in the subsection heading, by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText><headingText class="smallCaps">Agency</headingText></quotedText>” before “<quotedText><headingText class="smallCaps">Regions</headingText></quotedText>”;<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1445">133 STAT. 1445</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e80b36a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s712/a/7/B" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>defense health</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Defense Health Agency</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e80b36b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s712/a/7/C" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>in paragraph (3), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subsection (b)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subsection (c)</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e80b36c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s712/a/8" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><chapeau>in subsection (e), as redesignated by paragraph (4) of this subsection—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e80b36d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s712/a/8/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (2)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e80b36e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s712/a/8/A/i" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="amend">amending</amendingAction> subparagraph (A) to read as follows:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y3e80b36f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e80b370-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretaries of the military departments shall coordinate with the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to direct resources allocated to the military departments to support requirements related to readiness and operational medicine support that are established by the combatant commands and validated by the Joint Staff.”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e80b371-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s712/a/8/A/ii" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>in subparagraph (B), in the matter preceding clause (i), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Based on</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText>shall—</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>The Director of the Defense Health Agency, in coordination with the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, shall—</quotedText>”;</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e80b372-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s712/a/8/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (3), as moved and redesignated by paragraph (2) of this subsection, in the second sentence—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e80b373-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s712/a/8/B/i" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>primarily</quotedText>” before “<quotedText>through</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e80b374-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s712/a/8/B/ii" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction>“<quotedText>, in coordination with the Secretaries of the military departments,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>the Defense Health Agency</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e80b375-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s712/a/8/C" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y3e810196-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Manpower</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e810197-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Administrative control of military personnel</inline>.—</heading><content>Each Secretary of a military department shall exercise administrative control of members of the Armed Forces assigned to military medical treatment facilities, including personnel assignment and issuance of military orders.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e810198-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Oversight of certain personnel by the director of the defense health agency</inline>.—</heading><content>In situations in which members of the Armed Forces provide health care services at a military medical treatment facility, the Director of the Defense Health Agency shall maintain operational control over such members and oversight for the provision of care delivered by such members through policies, procedures, and privileging responsibilities of the military medical treatment facility.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e810199-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s712/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendments</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e81019a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s712/b/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Heading amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The heading for section 712 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/232">Public Law 115–232</ref>)<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e81019b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1073c">10 USC 1073c note</ref>.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1446">133 STAT. 1446</page> <quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y3e81019c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="712">“SEC. 712. </num><heading class="fontsize12">SUPPORT BY MILITARY HEALTHCARE SYSTEM OF MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS OF COMBATANT COMMANDS.”</heading></section> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e81019d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s712/b/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of contents for such Act <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the item relating to section 712 and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following new item:<?GPOvSpace 04?> <quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“Sec. 712. </designator> <label>Support by military healthcare system of medical requirements of combatant commands.”.</label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e39819" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s713" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="713">SEC. 713. </num><heading>REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN PRESCRIPTION DRUG LABELS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e814fbe-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s713/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Requirement</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1074g">Section 1074g of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e814fbf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s713/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsections (h) and (i) as subsections (i) and (j), respectively; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e814fc0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s713/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after subsection (g) the following new subsection (h):<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e814fc1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="h">“(h) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Labeling</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that drugs made available through the facilities of the armed forces under the jurisdiction of the Secretary include labels and other labeling that are in compliance with the requirements of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t21/s301/etseq">21 U.S.C. 301 et seq.</ref>).”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e814fc2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s713/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (b)(1) of such section <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>under subsection (h)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>under subsection (j)</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e814fc3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s713/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e814fc4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e814fc5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1074g">10 USC 1074g note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Implementation</inline>.—</heading><content>Beginning not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall implement subsection (h) of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1074g">section 1074g of title 10, United States Code</ref>, as added by subsection (a).</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e39911" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s714" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="714">SEC. 714. </num><heading>OFFICERS AUTHORIZED TO COMMAND ARMY DENTAL UNITS.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s7081/d">Section 7081(d) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Dental Corps Officer</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>commissioned officer of the Army Medical Department</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d159904e39931" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s715" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="715">SEC. 715. </num><heading>IMPROVEMENTS TO INTERAGENCY PROGRAM OFFICE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AND THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e82af56-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s715/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Leadership</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (c) of section 1635 of the Wounded Warrior Act (<ref href="/us/pl/110/181/tXVI">title XVI of Public Law 110–181</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1071">10 U.S.C. 1071 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e832487-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Leadership</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e832488-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Director</inline>.—</heading><content>The Director of the Office shall be the head of the Office.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e832489-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Deputy director</inline>.—</heading><content>The Deputy Director of the Office shall be the deputy head of the Office and shall assist the Director in carrying out the duties of the Director.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e83248a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reporting</inline>.—</heading><content>The Director shall report directly to the Deputy Secretary of Defense and the Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e83248b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Appointments</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e83248c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Director</inline>.—</heading><content>The Director shall be appointed by the Secretary of Defense, with the concurrence of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, for a fixed term of four years. For the subsequent term, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, with the concurrence of the Secretary of Defense, shall appoint the Director for a fixed term of four years, and thereafter, the appointment of the Director for a fixed term of four years shall alternate between the Secretaries.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1447">133 STAT. 1447</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e83248d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Deputy director</inline>.—</heading><content>The Deputy Director shall be appointed by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, with the concurrence of the Secretary of Defense, for a fixed term of four years. For the subsequent term, the Secretary of Defense, with the concurrence of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, shall appoint the Deputy Director for a fixed term of four years, and thereafter, the appointment of the Deputy Director for a fixed term of four years shall alternate between the Secretaries.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e83248e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Minimum qualifications</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall jointly develop qualification requirements for the Director and the Deputy Director. Such requirements shall ensure that, at a minimum, the Director and Deputy Director, individually or together, meet the following qualifications:</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e83248f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>Significant experience at a senior management level fielding enterprise-wide technology in a health care setting, or business systems in the public or private sector.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e832490-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>Credentials for enterprise-wide program management.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e832491-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>Significant experience leading implementation of complex organizational change by integrating the input of experts from various disciplines, such as clinical, business, management, informatics, and technology.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e832492-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Succession</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall jointly develop a leadership succession process for the Office.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e832493-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">“(6) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Additional guidance</inline>.—</heading><content>The Department of Veterans Affairs-Department of Defense Joint Executive Committee may provide guidance in the discharge of the functions of the Office under this section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e832494-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">“(7) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e832495-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Testimony.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e832496-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Briefing.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Information to congress</inline>.—</heading><content>Upon request by any of the appropriate committees of Congress, the Director and the Deputy Director shall testify before such committee, or provide a briefing or otherwise provide requested information to such committee, regarding the discharge of the functions of the Office under this section.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e832497-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s715/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>Paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of such section <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new sentence: “<quotedText>The Office shall carry out decision making authority delegated to the Office by the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs with respect to the definition, coordination, and management of functional, technical, and programmatic activities that are jointly used, carried out, and shared by the Departments.</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e832498-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s715/c" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Purposes</inline>.—</heading><content>Paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of such section <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subparagraphs:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentUp2 fontsize10" id="y3e8398c9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e8398ca-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Strategy.</p></sidenote><chapeau>To develop and implement a comprehensive interoperability strategy, which shall include—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e8398cb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>the Electronic Health Record Modernization Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e8398cc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the Healthcare Management System Modernization Program of the Department of Defense.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp2 fontsize10" id="y3e8398cd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>To pursue the highest level of interoperability for the delivery of health care by the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1448">133 STAT. 1448</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp2 fontsize10" id="y3e8398ce-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><content>To accelerate the exchange of health care information between the Departments, and advances in the health information technology marketplace, in order to support the delivery of health care by the Departments.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp2 fontsize10" id="y3e8398cf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">“(F) </num><content>To collect the operational and strategic requirements of the Departments relating to the strategy under subsection (a) and communicate such requirements and activities to the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology of the Department of Health and Human Services for the purpose of implementing title IV of the 21st Century Cures Act (<ref href="/us/pl/114/255/dA">division A of Public Law 114–255</ref>), and the amendments made by that title, and other objectives of the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp2 fontsize10" id="y3e8398d0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">“(G) </num><content>To plan for and effectuate the broadest possible implementation of standards, specifically with respect to the Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources standard or successor standard, the evolution of such standards, and the obsolescence of such standards.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp2 fontsize10" id="y3e8398d1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="H">“(H) </num><content>To actively engage with national and international health standards setting organizations, including by taking membership in such organizations, to ensure that standards established by such organizations meet the needs of the Departments pursuant to the strategy under subsection (a), and oversee and approve adoption of and mapping to such standards by the Departments.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp2 fontsize10" id="y3e8398d2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>To express the content and format of health data of the Departments using a common language to improve the exchange of data between the Departments and with the private sector, and to ensure that clinicians of the Departments have access to integrated, computable, comprehensive health records of patients.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp2 fontsize10" id="y3e8398d3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="J">“(J) </num><content>To inform the Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense and the Chief Information Officer of the Department of Veterans Affairs of any activities of the Office affecting or relevant to cybersecurity.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp2 fontsize10" id="y3e8398d4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="K">“(K) </num><content>To establish an environment that will enable and encourage the adoption by the Departments of innovative technologies for health care delivery.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp2 fontsize10" id="y3e8398d5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="L">“(L) </num><content>To leverage data integration to advance health research and develop an evidence base for the health care programs of the Departments.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp2 fontsize10" id="y3e8398d6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="M">“(M) </num><content>To prioritize the use of open systems architecture by the Departments.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp2 fontsize10" id="y3e8398d7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="N">“(N) </num><content>To ensure ownership and control by patients of personal health information and data in a manner consistent with applicable law.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp2 fontsize10" id="y3e8398d8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="O">“(O) </num><content>To prevent contractors of the Departments or other non-departmental entities from owning or having exclusive control over patient health data, for the purposes of protecting patient privacy and enhancing opportunities for innovation.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp2 fontsize10" id="y3e8398d9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="P">“(P) </num><content>To implement a single lifetime longitudinal personal health record between the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp2 fontsize10" id="y3e8398da-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="Q">“(Q) </num><chapeau>To attain interoperability capabilities—<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1449">133 STAT. 1449</page></chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e8398db-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>sufficient to enable the provision of seamless health care by health care facilities and providers of the Departments, as well as private sector facilities and providers contracted by the Departments; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e8398dc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>that are more adaptable and far reaching than those achievable through biodirectional information exchange between electronic health records of the exchange of read-only data alone.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp2 fontsize10" id="y3e8398dd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="R">“(R) </num><content>To make maximum use of open-application program interfaces and the Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources standard (or successor standard).”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e8398de-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s715/d" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Implementation Milestones</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (e) of such section <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e840e0f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Implementation Milestones</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e840e10-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e840e11-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Contracts.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e840e12-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Evaluation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>With respect to the electronic health record systems of the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Office shall seek to enter into an agreement with an independent entity to conduct an evaluation by not later than October 1, 2021 of the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e840e13-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>Whether a clinician of the Department of Defense, can access, and meaningfully interact with, a complete patient health record of a veteran, from a military medical treatment facility.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e840e14-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>Whether a clinician of the Department of Veterans Affairs can access, and meaningfully interact with, a complete patient health record of a member of the Armed Forces serving on active duty, from a medical center of the Department of Veterans Affairs.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e840e15-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>Whether clinicians of the Departments can access, and meaningfully interact with, the data elements of the health record of a patient who is a veteran or is a member of the Armed Forces which are generated when the individual receives health care from a community care provider of the Department of Veterans Affairs or a TRICARE program provider of the Department of Defense.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e840e16-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>Whether a community care provider of the Department of the Veterans Affairs and a TRICARE program provider of the Department of Defense on a Health Information Exchange-supported electronic health record can access patient health records of veterans and active-duty members of the Armed Forces from the system of the provider.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e840e17-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e840e18-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment of interoperability between the legacy electronic health record systems and the future electronic health record systems of the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e840e19-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">“(F) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e840e1a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><chapeau>An assessment of the use of interoperable content between—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e840e1b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>the legacy electronic health record systems and the future electronic health record systems of the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e840e1c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>third-party applications.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e840e1d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">System configuration management</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Office shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e840e1e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>maintain the common configuration baseline for the electronic health record systems of the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs; and<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1450">133 STAT. 1450</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e840e1f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>continually evaluate the state of configuration and the impacts on interoperability; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e840e20-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>promote the enhancement of such electronic health records systems.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e840e21-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Consultation</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e840e22-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Annual meeting required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not less than once per year, the Office shall convene a meeting of clinical staff from the Department of Defense, the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Coast Guard, community providers, and other leading clinical experts, for the purpose of assessing the state of clinical use of the electronic health record systems and whether the systems are meeting clinical and patient needs.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e840e23-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Recommendations</inline>.—</heading><content>Clinical staff participating in a meeting under subparagraph (A) shall make recommendations to the Office on the need for any improvements or concerns with the electronic health record systems.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e840e24-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e840e25-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clinical and patient satisfaction survey</inline>.—</heading><content>Beginning October 1, 2021, and on at least a biannual basis thereafter until 2025 at the earliest, the Office shall undertake a clinician and patient satisfaction survey regarding clinical use and patient experience with the electronic health record systems of the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e840e26-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s715/e" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Resources and Staffing</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subsection (g) of such section <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e840e27-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s715/e/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> before the period at the end the following: “<quotedText>, including the assignment of clinical or technical personnel of the Department of Defense or the Department of Veterans Affairs to the Office</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e840e28-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s715/e/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraphs:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3e840e29-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Cost sharing</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Veterans shall enter into an agreement on cost sharing and providing resources for the operations and staffing of the Office.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3e840e2a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Hiring authority</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall delegate to the Director the authority under <ref href="/us/usc/t5">title 5, United States Code</ref>, regarding appointments in the competitive service to hire personnel of the Office.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e840e2b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s715/f" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reports</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (h) of such section <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e845c4c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="h">“(h) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reports</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e845c4d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Annual reports</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than September 30, 2020, and each year thereafter through 2024, the Director shall submit to the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and to the appropriate committees of Congress, a report on the activities of the Office during the preceding calendar year. Each report shall include the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e845c4e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>A detailed description of the activities of the Office during the year covered by such report, including a detailed description of the amounts expended and the purposes for which expended.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e845c4f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>With respect to the objectives of the strategy under paragraph (2)(C) of subsection (b), and the purposes of the Office under such subsection—<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1451">133 STAT. 1451</page></chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e845c50-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e845c51-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>a discussion, description, and assessment of the progress made by the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs during the preceding calendar year; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e845c52-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>a discussion and description of the goals of the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs for the following calendar year, including updates to strategies and plans.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e845c53-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e845c54-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Financial summary.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e845c55-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>A detailed financial summary of the activities of the Office, including the funds allocated to the Office by each Department, the expenditures made, and an assessment as to whether the current funding is sufficient to carry out the activities of the Office.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e845c56-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>A detailed description of the status of each of the implementation milestones, including the nature of the evaluation, methodology for testing, and findings with respect to each milestone under subsection (e).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e845c57-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><content>A detailed description of the state of the configuration baseline, including any activities which decremented or enhanced the state of configuration under subsection (e).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e845c58-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">“(F) </num><chapeau>With respect to the annual meeting required under subsection (e)(3)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e845c59-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>a detailed description of activities, assessments, and recommendations relating to such meeting; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e845c5a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the response of the Office to any such recommendations.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e845c5b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e845c5c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Public information.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Availability</inline>.—</heading><content>Each report under this subsection shall be made publicly available.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e845c5d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s715/g" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">(g) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><content>Such section is further amended by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subsection (k):<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e84d18e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="k">“(k) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e84d18f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau>The term ‘<term>appropriate congressional committees</term>’ means—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e84d190-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>the congressional defense committees; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e84d191-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>the Committees on Veterans’ Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Senate.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e84d192-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>The term ‘<term>configuration baseline</term>’ means a fixed reference in the development cycle or an agreed-upon specification of a product at a point in time that serves as a documented basis for defining incremental change in all aspects of an information technology product.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e84f8a3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>The term ‘<term>Electronic Health Record Modernization Program</term>’ has the meaning given that term in section 503 of the Veterans Benefits and Transition Act of 2018 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/407">Public Law 115–407</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/132/5376">132 Stat. 5376</ref>).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e84f8a4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><chapeau>The term ‘<term>interoperability</term>’ means the ability of different information systems, devices, or applications to connect, regardless of the technology platform or the location where care is provided—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e84f8a5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>in a coordinated and secure manner, within and across organizational boundaries, and across the complete spectrum of care, including all applicable care settings;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e84f8a6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>with relevant stakeholders, including the person whose information is being shared, to access, exchange, <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1452">133 STAT. 1452</page> integrate, and use computable data regardless of the origin or destination of the data or the applications employed;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e84f8a7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>with the capability to reliably exchange information without error;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e84f8a8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>with the ability to interpret and to make effective use of such exchanged information;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e84f8a9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><content>with the ability for information that can be used to advance patient care to move between health care entities; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e84f8aa-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">“(F) </num><content>without additional intervention by the end user.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e84f8ab-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><content>The term ‘<term>meaningfully interact</term>’ means the ability to view, consume, act upon, and edit information in a clinical setting to facilitate high-quality clinical decision making.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e84f8ac-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">“(6) </num><chapeau>The term ‘<term>seamless health care</term>’ means health care which is optimized through access by patients and clinicians to integrated, relevant, and complete information about the clinical experiences of the patient, social and environmental determinants of health, and health trends over time, in order to enable patients and clinicians to—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e84f8ad-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>move efficiently within and across organizational boundaries;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e84f8ae-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>make high-quality decisions; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e84f8af-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>effectively carry out complete plans of care.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e84f8b0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">“(7) </num><chapeau>The term ‘<term>Secretary concerned</term>’ means—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e84f8b1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>the Secretary of Defense, with respect to matters concerning the Department of Defense;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e84f8b2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, with respect to matters concerning the Department of Veterans Affairs; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e84f8b3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>the Secretary of Homeland Security, with respect to matters concerning the Coast Guard when it is not operating as a service in the Department of the Navy.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e84f8b4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">“(8) </num><content>The term ‘<term>TRICARE program</term>’ has the meaning given that term in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1072">section 1072 of title 10, United States Code</ref>.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e84f8b5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s715/h" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="h">(h) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Interoperability Strategy</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e84f8b6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s715/h/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 270 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director shall submit to each Secretary concerned and to the appropriate congressional committees a report that contains a comprehensive interoperability strategy with respect to electronic health records jointly developed by the Secretary of Defense and Secretary of Veterans Affairs, including any accompanying or associated implementation plans and supporting plans.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e84f8b7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s715/h/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><content>The comprehensive interoperability strategy under paragraph (1) shall discuss the purposes described in paragraphs (K) through (R) of section 1635(b)(2) of the Wounded Warrior Act (<ref href="/us/pl/110/181/tXVI">title XVI of Public Law 110–181</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1071">10 U.S.C. 1071 note</ref>), as amended by subsection (c).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e84f8b8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s715/h/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this subsection:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e84f8b9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s715/h/3/A" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>The term “<term>appropriate congressional committees</term>” means—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e84f8ba-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s715/h/3/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e84f8bb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s715/h/3/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>the Committees on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and the House of Representatives.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e84f8bc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s715/h/3/B" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>The term “<term>Director</term>” means the individual described in section 1635(c) of the Wounded Warrior Act (title XVI <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1453">133 STAT. 1453</page> of <ref href="/us/pl/110/181">Public Law 110–181</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1071">10 U.S.C. 1071 note</ref>), as amended by subsection (a).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e84f8bd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s715/h/3/C" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>The term “<term>interoperability</term>” has the meaning given that term in subsection (k) of such section, as added by subsection (g).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e84f8be-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s715/i" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Repeal</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 713 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 (<ref href="/us/pl/113/66">Public Law 113–66</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1071">10 U.S.C. 1071 note</ref>) is <amendingAction type="repeal">repealed</amendingAction>.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e40785" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s716" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="716">SEC. 716. </num><heading>EXPANSION OF STRATEGY TO IMPROVE ACQUISITION OF MANAGED CARE SUPPORT CONTRACTS UNDER TRICARE PROGRAM.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 705(c)(1) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (<ref href="/us/pl/114/328">Public Law 114–328</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1073a">10 U.S.C. 1073a note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>, in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, other than overseas medical support contracts</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d159904e40804" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s717" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="717">SEC. 717. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e84f8bf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1071">10 USC 1071 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>INCLUSION OF BLAST EXPOSURE HISTORY IN MEDICAL RECORDS OF MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e8546e0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s717/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e8546e1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Requirement</inline>.—</heading><content>If a covered incident occurs with respect to a member of the Armed Forces, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretaries of the military departments, shall document blast exposure history in the medical record of the member to assist in determining whether a future illness or injury of the member is service-connected and inform future blast exposure risk mitigation efforts of the Department of Defense.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e8546e2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s717/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A blast exposure history under subsection (a) shall include, at a minimum, the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e8546e3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s717/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The date of the exposure.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e8546e4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s717/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The duration of the exposure, and, if known, the measured blast pressure experienced by the individual during such exposure.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e8546e5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s717/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Whether the exposure occurred during combat or training.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e8546e6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s717/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on the types of information included in a blast exposure history under subsection (a).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e8546e7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s717/d" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Covered Incident Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “<term>covered incident</term>” means a concussive event or injury that requires a military acute concussive evaluation by a skilled health care provider.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e40868" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s718" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="718">SEC. 718. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e8546e8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1074">10 USC 1074 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>COMPREHENSIVE POLICY FOR PROVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH CARE TO MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e85bc19-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s718/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e85bc1a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Policy Required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, acting through the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, shall develop and implement a comprehensive policy for the provision of mental health care to members of the Armed Forces.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e85bc1b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s718/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The policy under subsection (a) shall address each of the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e85bc1c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s718/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>The compliance of health professionals in the military health system engaged in the provision of health care services to members with clinical practice guidelines for—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e85bc1d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s718/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>suicide prevention;<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1454">133 STAT. 1454</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e85bc1e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s718/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>medication-assisted therapy for alcohol use disorders; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e85bc1f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s718/b/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>medication-assisted therapy for opioid use disorders.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e85bc20-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s718/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The access and availability of mental health care services to members who are victims of sexual assault or domestic violence.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e85bc21-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s718/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The availability of naloxone reversal capability on military installations.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e85bc22-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s718/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><chapeau>The promotion of referrals of members by civilian health care providers to military medical treatment facilities when such members are—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e85bc23-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s718/b/4/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>at high risk for suicide and diagnosed with a psychiatric disorder; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e85bc24-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s718/b/4/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>receiving treatment for opioid use disorders.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e85bc25-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s718/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>The provision of comprehensive behavioral health treatment to members of the reserve components that takes into account the unique challenges associated with the deployment pattern of such members and the difficulty such members encounter post-deployment with respect to accessing such treatment in civilian communities.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e85bc26-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s718/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Consideration</inline>.—</heading><content>In developing the policy under subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall solicit and consider recommendations from the Secretaries of the military departments and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff regarding the feasibility of implementation and execution of particular elements of the policy.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e85bc27-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s718/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on the implementation of the policy under subsection (a).</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e40971" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s719" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="719">SEC. 719. </num><heading>LIMITATION ON THE REALIGNMENT OR REDUCTION OF MILITARY MEDICAL MANNING END STRENGTH.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e86cd98-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s719/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Except as provided by subsection (d), the Secretary of Defense and the Secretaries concerned may not realign or reduce military medical end strength authorizations until—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e86cd99-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s719/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>each review is conducted under paragraph (1) of subsection (b);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e86cd9a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s719/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>each analysis is conducted under paragraph (2) of such subsection;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e86cd9b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s719/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>the measurement is developed under paragraph (3) of such subsection;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e86cd9c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s719/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>each plan and forum is provided under paragraph (4) of such subsection; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e86cd9d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s719/a/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e86cd9e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><content>a period of 90 days elapses following the date on which the Secretary submits the report under subsection (c).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e86cd9f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s719/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reviews, Analyses, and Other Information</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e86cda0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s719/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e86cda1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Review</inline>.—</heading><content>Each Secretary concerned, in coordination with the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, shall conduct a review of the medical manpower requirements of the military department of the Secretary that accounts for all national defense strategy scenarios.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e86cda2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s719/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Analyses</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>With respect to each military medical treatment facility that would be affected by a proposed military medical end strength realignment or reduction, the Secretary concerned shall conduct an analysis that—<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1455">133 STAT. 1455</page></chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e86cda3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s719/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>identifies affected billets; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e86cda4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s719/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e86cda5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plan.</p></sidenote><content>includes a plan for mitigating any potential gap in health care services caused by such realignment or reduction.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e86cda6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s719/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Measurement</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e86cda7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s719/b/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e86cda8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>develop a standard measurement for network adequacy to determine the capacity of the local health care network to provide care for covered beneficiaries in the area of a military medical treatment facility that would be affected by a proposed military medical end strength realignment or reduction; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e86cda9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s719/b/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>use such measurement in carrying out this section and otherwise evaluating proposed military medical end strength realignment or reductions.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e86cdaa-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s719/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Outreach</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense shall provide to each member of the Armed Forces and covered beneficiary located in the area of a military medical treatment facility that would be affected by a proposed military medical end strength realignment or reduction the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e86cdab-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s719/b/4/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e86cdac-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plan.</p></sidenote><content>A transition plan for continuity of health care services.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e86cdad-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s719/b/4/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>A public forum to discuss the concerns of the member and covered beneficiary regarding such proposed realignment or reduction.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e86cdae-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s719/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report on the proposed military medical end strength realignments or reductions, including—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e86f4bf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s719/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the reviews, analyses, and other information developed under subsection (b); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e86f4c0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s719/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>a description of the actions the Secretary plans to take with respect to such proposed realignments or reductions.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e86f4c1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s719/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exception</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e86f4c2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s719/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The limitation in subsection (a) shall not apply—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e86f4c3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s719/d/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>to administrative billets of a medical department of a military department that have remained unfilled since at least October 1, 2018;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e86f4c4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s719/d/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>to billets identified as non-clinical in the budget of the President for fiscal year 2020 submitted to Congress pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t31/s1105">section 1105 of title 31, United States Code</ref>, except that the amount of such billets shall not exceed 1,700; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e86f4c5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s719/d/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>to medical headquarters billets of the military departments not assigned or directly supporting to operational commands.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e86f4c6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s719/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Determination prior to realignment or reduction</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary concerned may realign or reduce a billet described in paragraph (1) if the Secretary determines that such realignment or reduction does not affect the provision of health care services to members of the Armed Forces or covered beneficiaries.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e86f4c7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s719/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e86f4c8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s719/e/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The term “<term>covered beneficiary</term>” has the meaning given that term in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1072">section 1072 of title 10, United States Code</ref>.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1456">133 STAT. 1456</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e86f4c9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s719/e/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The term “<term>proposed military medical end strength realignment or reduction</term>” means a realignment or reduction of military medical end strength authorizations as proposed by the budget of the President for fiscal year 2020 submitted to Congress pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t31/s1105">section 1105 of title 31, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e86f4ca-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s719/e/3" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>The term “<term>Secretary concerned</term>” means—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e86f4cb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s719/e/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the Secretary of the Army, with respect to matters concerning the Army;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e86f4cc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s719/e/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the Secretary of the Navy, with respect to matters concerning the Navy, the Marine Corps, and the Coast Guard when it is operating as a service in the Department of the Navy; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e86f4cd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s719/e/3/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>the Secretary of the Air Force, with respect to matters concerning the Air Force.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e41216" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s720" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="720">SEC. 720. </num><heading>STRATEGY TO RECRUIT AND RETAIN MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDERS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3e871bde-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Not later<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e871bdf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reports.</p></sidenote> than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report that—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e871be0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s720/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>describes the shortage of mental health providers of the Department of Defense;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e871be1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s720/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>explains the reasons for such shortage;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e871be2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s720/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>explains the effect of such shortage on members of the Armed Forces; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e871be3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s720/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>contains a strategy to better recruit and retain mental health providers, including with respect to psychiatrists, psychologists, mental health nurse practitioners, licensed social workers, and other licensed providers of the military health system, in a manner that addresses the need for cultural competence and diversity among such mental health providers.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d159904e41248" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s721" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="721">SEC. 721. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e871be4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1071">10 USC 1071 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>DEVELOPMENT OF PARTNERSHIPS TO IMPROVE COMBAT CASUALTY CARE FOR PERSONNEL OF THE ARMED FORCES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e8742f5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s721/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Partnerships</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e8742f6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s721/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense, through the Joint Trauma Education and Training Directorate established under section 708 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (<ref href="/us/pl/114/328">Public Law 114–328</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1071">10 U.S.C. 1071 note</ref>), may develop partnerships with civilian academic medical centers and large metropolitan teaching hospitals to improve combat casualty care for personnel of the Armed Forces.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e8742f7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s721/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Partnerships with level i trauma centers</inline>.—</heading><content>In carrying out partnerships under paragraph (1), trauma surgeons and physicians of the Department of Defense may partner with level I civilian trauma centers to provide training and readiness for the next generation of medical providers to treat critically injured burn patients.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e8742f8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s721/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Support of Partnerships</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense may make every effort to support partnerships under the Joint Trauma Education and Training Directorate with academic institutions that have level I civilian trauma centers, specifically those centers with a burn center, that offer burn rotations and clinical experience to provide training and readiness for the next generation of medical providers to treat critically injured burn patients.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1457">133 STAT. 1457</page></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e8742f9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s721/c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Level I Civilian Trauma Center Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “<term>level I civilian trauma center</term>” has the meaning given that term in section 708 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (<ref href="/us/pl/114/328">Public Law 114–328</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1071">10 U.S.C. 1071 note</ref>).</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e41319" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stB/s722" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="722">SEC. 722. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e876a0a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1071">10 USC 1071 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>MODIFICATION TO REFERRALS FOR MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  If the Secretary<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e876a0b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote> of Defense is unable to provide mental health services in a military medical treatment facility to a member of the Armed Forces within 15 days of the date on which such services are first requested by the member, the Secretary may refer the member to a provider under the TRICARE program (as that term is defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1072">section 1072 of title 10, United States Code</ref>) to receive such services.</content></section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d159904e41339" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="C">Subtitle C—</num><heading>Reports and Other Matters</heading> <section id="d159904e41344" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s731" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="731">SEC. 731. </num><heading>AUTHORIZATION OF CLAIMS BY MEMBERS OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES AGAINST THE UNITED STATES FOR PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH CAUSED BY MEDICAL MALPRACTICE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e882d5c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s731/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Medical Malpractice Claims</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e882d5d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s731/a/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch163">Chapter 163 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after section 2733 the following new section:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y3e8917be-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="2733a">“§ 2733a.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e8917bf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2733a">10 USC 2733a</ref>.</p></sidenote> Medical malpractice claims by members of the uniformed services</heading><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e8917c0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Consistent with this section and under such regulations as the Secretary of Defense shall prescribe under subsection (f), the Secretary may allow, settle, and pay a claim against the United States for personal injury or death incident to the service of a member of the uniformed services that was caused by the medical malpractice of a Department of Defense health care provider.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e8917c1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Requirement for Claims</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A claim may be allowed, settled, and paid under subsection (a) only if—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e8917c2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>the claim is filed by the member of the uniformed services who is the subject of the medical malpractice claimed, or by an authorized representative on behalf of such member who is deceased or otherwise unable to file the claim due to incapacitation;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e8917c3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>the claim is for personal injury or death caused by the negligent or wrongful act or omission of a Department of Defense health care provider in the performance of medical, dental, or related health care functions while such provider was acting within the scope of employment;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e8917c4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>the act or omission constituting medical malpractice occurred in a covered military medical treatment facility;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e8917c5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e8917c6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><content>the claim is presented to the Department in writing within two years after the claim accrues;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e8917c7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><content>the claim is not allowed to be settled and paid under any other provision of law; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e8917c8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">“(6) </num><content>the claim is substantiated as prescribed in regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Defense under subsection (f).<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1458">133 STAT. 1458</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e8917c9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Liability</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="y3e8917ca-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The Department of Defense is liable for only the portion of compensable injury, loss, or damages attributable to the medical malpractice of a Department of Defense health care provider.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e8917cb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>The Department of Defense shall not be liable for the attorney fees of a claimant under this section.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e8917cc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e8917cd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Payment of Claims</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="y3e8917ce-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>If the Secretary of Defense determines, pursuant to regulations prescribed by the Secretary under subsection (f), that a claim under this section in excess of $100,000 is meritorious, and the claim is otherwise payable under this section, the Secretary may pay the claimant $100,000 and report any meritorious amount in excess of $100,000 to the Secretary of the Treasury for payment under section 1304 of title 31.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e8917cf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>Except as provided in paragraph (1), no claim may be paid under this section unless the amount tendered is accepted by the claimant in full satisfaction.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e8917d0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reporting Medical Malpractice</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 30 days after a determination of medical malpractice or the payment of all or part of a claim under this section, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Director of the Defense Health Agency a report documenting such determination or payment to be used by the Director for all necessary and appropriate purposes, including medical quality assurance.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e8917d1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">“(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Regulations</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="y3e8917d2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The Secretary of Defense shall prescribe regulations to implement this section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e8917d3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>Regulations prescribed by the Secretary under paragraph (1) shall include the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e8917d4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e8917d5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Procedures.</p></sidenote><chapeau>Policies and procedures to ensure the timely, efficient, and effective processing and administration of claims under this section, including—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e8917d6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>the filing, receipt, investigation, and evaluation of a claim;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e8917d7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the negotiation, settlement, and payment of a claim;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e8917d8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>such other matters relating to the processing and administration of a claim, including an administrative appeals process, as the Secretary considers appropriate.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e8917d9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e8917da-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Standards.</p></sidenote><chapeau>Uniform standards consistent with generally accepted standards used in a majority of States in adjudicating claims under chapter 171 of title 28 (commonly known as the ‘Federal Tort Claims Act’) to be applied to the evaluation, settlement, and payment of claims under this section without regard to the place of occurrence of the medical malpractice giving rise to the claim or the military department or service of the member of the uniformed services, and without regard to foreign law in the case of claims arising in foreign countries, including uniform standards to be applied to determinations with respect to—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e8917db-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>whether an act or omission by a Department of Defense health care provider in the context of performing medical, dental, or related health care functions was negligent or wrongful, considering the specific facts and circumstances;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e8917dc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>whether the personal injury or death of the member was caused by a negligent or wrongful act or omission of a Department of Defense health care provider in the context of performing medical, dental, or related <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1459">133 STAT. 1459</page> health care functions, considering the specific facts and circumstances;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e8917dd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>requirements relating to proof of duty, breach of duty, and causation resulting in compensable injury or loss, subject to such exclusions as may be established by the Secretary of Defense; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e8917de-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>calculation of damages.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e8917df-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>Such other matters as the Secretary considers appropriate.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e8917e0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><chapeau>In order to implement expeditiously the provisions of this section, the Secretary may prescribe the regulations under this subsection—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e8917e1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>by prescribing an interim final rule; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e8917e2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e8917e3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e8917e4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Public comment.</p></sidenote><content>not later than one year after prescribing such interim final rule and considering public comments with respect to such interim final rule, by prescribing a final rule.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e8917e5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">“(g) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on Attorney Fees</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="y3e8917e6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>No attorney shall charge, demand, receive, or collect for services rendered, fees in excess of 20 percent of any claim paid pursuant to this section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e8917e7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>Any attorney who charges, demands, receives, or collects for services rendered in connection with a claim under this section any amount in excess of the amount allowed under paragraph (1), if recovery be had, shall be fined not more than $2,000, imprisoned not more than one year, or both.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e8917e8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="h">“(h) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not less frequently than annually until 2025, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e8917e9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>indicating the number of claims processed under this section;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e8917ea-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>indicating the resolution of each such claim; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e8917eb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>describing any other information that may enhance the effectiveness of the claims process under this section.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e8917ec-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e8917ed-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Covered military medical treatment facility</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘<term>covered military medical treatment facility</term>’ means a facility described in subsection (b), (c), or (d) of section 1073d of this title.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e8917ee-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Department of defense health care provider</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘<term>Department of Defense health care provider</term>’ means a member of the uniformed services, civilian employee of the Department of Defense, or personal services contractor of the Department (under section 1091 of this title) authorized by the Department to provide health care services and acting within the scope of employment of such individual.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e8917ef-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Member of the uniformed services</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘<term>member of the uniformed services</term>’ includes a member of a reserve component of the armed forces if the claim by the member under this section is in connection with personal injury or death that occurred while the member was in Federal status.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e8917f0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s731/a/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 163 of such title<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e8917f1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2731">10 USC 2731</ref> prec.<?GPOvSpace 04?></p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after the item relating to section 2733 the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“2733a. </designator> <label>Medical malpractice claims by members of the uniformed services.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent><page identifier="/us/stat/133/1460">133 STAT. 1460</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e8917f2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s731/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e8917f3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Interim Briefing on Development of Regulations</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a briefing on the development of regulations under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2733a/f">section 2733a(f) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, as added by subsection (a)(1).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e8917f4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s731/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendments</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e8917f5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s731/c/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Section 2735 of such title <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>2733,</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>2733, 2733a,</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e8917f6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s731/c/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content><ref href="/us/usc/t31/s1304/a/3/D">Section 1304(a)(3)(D) of title 31, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>2733,</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>2733, 2733a,</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e8917f7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s731/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e8917f8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2733a">10 USC 2733a note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date and Transition Provision</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e8917f9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s731/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effective date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by this section shall apply to any claim filed under section 2733a of such title, as added by subsection (a)(1), on or after January 1, 2020.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e8917fa-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s731/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e8917fb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Transition</inline>.—</heading><content>Any claim filed in calendar year 2020 shall be deemed to be filed within the time period specified in section 2733a(b)(4) of such title, as so added, if it is filed within three years after it accrues.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e41794" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s732" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="732">SEC. 732. </num><heading>EXTENSION AND CLARIFICATION OF AUTHORITY FOR JOINT DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE-DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS MEDICAL FACILITY DEMONSTRATION FUND.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3e89b43c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Title XVII of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (<ref href="/us/pl/111/84">Public Law 111–84</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/123/2567">123 Stat. 2567</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e89b43d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s732/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in section 1701—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e89b43e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s732/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in subsection (a), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Subject to subsection (b), the</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>The</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e89b43f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s732/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> subsection (b); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e89b440-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s732/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsections (c) through (f) as subsections (b) through (e), respectively;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e89b441-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s732/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in section 1702(a)(1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>hereafter in this title</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>in this section</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e89b442-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s732/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>in section 1703, in subsections (a) and (c), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the facility</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e89b443-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s732/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><chapeau>in section 1704—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e89b444-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s732/4/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in subsections (a)(3), (a)(4)(A), and (b)(1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the facility</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e89b445-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s732/4/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in subsection (e), as most recently amended by section 731 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/232">Public Law 115–232</ref>), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>September 30, 2020</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>September 30, 2021</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e89b446-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s732/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><chapeau>in section 1705—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e89b447-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s732/5/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in subsection (a), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the facility</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center (in this section referred to as the ‘JALFHCC’)</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e89b448-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s732/5/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in subsection (b), in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the facility</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the JALFHCC</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e89b449-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s732/5/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau>in subsection (c)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e89b44a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s732/5/C/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the facility</quotedText>” each place it appears and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the JALFHCC</quotedText>”; and<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1461">133 STAT. 1461</page></content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e89b44b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s732/5/C/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown2 fontsize10" id="y3e89b44c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>To permit the JALFHCC to enter into personal services contracts to carry out health care responsibilities in the JALFHCC to the same extent and subject to the same conditions and limitations as apply under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1091">section 1091 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, to the Secretary of Defense with respect to health care responsibilities in medical treatment facilities of the Department of Defense.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </section> <section id="d159904e41970" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s733" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="733">SEC. 733. </num><heading>APPOINTMENT OF NON-EX OFFICIO MEMBERS OF THE HENRY M. JACKSON FOUNDATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF MILITARY MEDICINE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e8a016d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s733/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Appointment by Non-ex Officio Members</inline>.—</heading><content>Subparagraph (C) of paragraph (1) of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s178/c">section 178(c) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e8a016e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>six members, each of whom shall be appointed at the expiration of the term of a member appointed under this subparagraph, as provided for in paragraph (2), by the members currently serving on the Council pursuant to this subparagraph and paragraph (2), including the member whose expiring term is so being filled by such appointment.”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e8a016f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s733/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Repeal of Obsolete Authority Establishing Staggered Terms</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Paragraph (2) of such section <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e8a0170-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s733/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>except that—</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText>any person</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>except that any person</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e8a0171-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s733/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>; and</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> a period; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e8a0172-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s733/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> subparagraph (B).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e8a0173-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s733/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e8a0174-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s178">10 USC 178 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e8a0175-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s733/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e8a0176-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s733/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Construction for current members</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing in the amendments made by this section shall be construed to terminate or otherwise alter the appointment or term of service of members of the Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine who are so serving on the date of the enactment of this Act pursuant to an appointment under paragraph (1)(C) or (2) of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s178/c">section 178(c) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, made before that date.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e42079" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s734" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="734">SEC. 734. </num><heading>ESTABLISHMENT OF ACADEMIC HEALTH SYSTEM IN NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e8a2887-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s734/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch104">Chapter 104 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after section 2113a the following new section:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y3e8a4f98-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="2113b">“§ 2113b.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e8a4f99-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2113b">10 USC 2113b</ref>.</p></sidenote> Academic Health System</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e8a4f9a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense may establish an Academic Health System to integrate the health care, health professions education, and health research activities of the military health system, including under this chapter, in the National Capital Region.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e8a4f9b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e8a4f9c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Appointments.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Leadership</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="y3e8a4f9d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The Secretary may appoint employees of the Department of Defense to leadership positions in the Academic Health System established under subsection (a).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e8a4f9e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>Such positions may include responsibilities for management of the health care, health professions education, and health research <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1462">133 STAT. 1462</page> activities described in subsection (a) and are in addition to similar leadership positions for members of the armed forces.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e8a4f9f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">National Capital Region Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term ‘<term>National Capital Region</term>’ means the area, or portion thereof, as determined by the Secretary, in the vicinity of the District of Columbia.”</content></subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e8a4fa0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s734/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 104 of such title<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e8a4fa1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2112">10 USC 2112</ref> prec.<?GPOvSpace 04?></p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after the item relating to section 2113a the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“2113b. </designator> <label>Academic Health System.”.</label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e42191" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s735" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="735">SEC. 735. </num><heading>PROVISION OF VETERINARY SERVICES BY VETERINARY PROFESSIONALS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE IN EMERGENCIES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e8a9dc2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s735/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch53">Chapter 53 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new section:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y3e8ac4d3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="1060c">“§ 1060c.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e8ac4d4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1060c">10 USC 1060c</ref>.</p></sidenote> Provision of veterinary services in emergencies</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e8ac4d5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>A veterinary professional described in subsection (b) may provide veterinary services for the purposes described in subsection (c) in any State, the District of Columbia, or a territory or possession of the United States, without regard to where such veterinary professional or the patient animal are located, if the provision of such services is within the scope of the authorized duties of such veterinary professional for the Department of Defense.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e8ac4d6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Veterinary Professional Described</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A veterinary professional described in this subsection is an individual who is—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e8ac4d7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1)</num><subparagraph class="inline" id="y3e8ac4d8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>a member of the armed forces, a civilian employee of the Department of Defense, or otherwise credentialed and privileged at a Federal veterinary institution or location designated by the Secretary of Defense for purposes of this section; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3e8ac4d9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>a member of the National Guard performing training or duty under section 502(f) of title 32;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e8ac4da-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>certified as a veterinary professional by a certification recognized by the Secretary of Defense; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e8ac4db-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>currently licensed by a State, the District of Columbia, or a territory or possession of the United States to provide veterinary services.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e8ac4dc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Purposes Described</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The purposes described in this subsection are veterinary services in response to any of the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e8ac4dd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>A national emergency declared by the President pursuant to the National Emergencies Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s1601/etseq">50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.</ref>).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e8ac4de-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>A major disaster or an emergency (as those terms are defined in section 102 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s5122">42 U.S.C. 5122</ref>)).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e8ac4df-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>A public health emergency declared by the Secretary of Health and Human Services under section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s247d">42 U.S.C. 247d</ref>).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e8ac4e0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>An extraordinary emergency, as determined by the Secretary of Agriculture under section 10407(b) of the Animal Health Protection Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t7/s8306/b">7 U.S.C. 8306(b)</ref>).”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1463">133 STAT. 1463</page></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e8ac4e1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s735/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 53 of such title<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e8ac4e2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1030">10 USC 1030</ref> prec.<?GPOvSpace 04?></p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after the item relating to section 1060b the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“1060c. </designator> <label>Provision of veterinary services in emergencies.”.</label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e42348" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s736" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="736">SEC. 736. </num><heading>THREE-YEAR EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO CONTINUE THE DOD-VA HEALTH CARE SHARING INCENTIVE FUND.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s8111/d/3">Section 8111(d)(3) of title 38, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>September 30, 2020</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction>, “<quotedText>September 30, 2023</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d159904e42367" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s737" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="737">SEC. 737. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e8aebf3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective dates.</p></sidenote><heading>PRESERVATION OF RESOURCES OF THE ARMY MEDICAL RESEARCH AND MATERIEL COMMAND AND CONTINUATION AS CENTER OF EXCELLENCE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e8b1304-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s737/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall preserve the resources of the Army Medical Research and Materiel Command for use by such command, which shall include manpower and funding, at not less than the level of such resources as of the date of the enactment of this Act until September 30, 2022.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e8b1305-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s737/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer of Funds</inline>.—</heading><content>On October 1, 2022, all amounts available for the Army Medical Research and Materiel Command shall be transferred from accounts for research, development, test, and evaluation for the Army to accounts for the Defense Health Program.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e8b1306-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s737/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Continuation as Center of Excellence</inline>.—</heading><content>After September 30, 2022, the Army Medical Research and Materiel Command and Fort Detrick shall continue to serve as a Center of Excellence for Joint Biomedical Research, Development and Acquisition Management for efforts undertaken under the Defense Health Program.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e42402" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s738" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="738">SEC. 738. </num><heading>ENCOURAGEMENT OF PARTICIPATION IN WOMEN’S HEALTH TRANSITION TRAINING PILOT PROGRAM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e8b8837-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s738/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Encouragement of Participation</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretaries of the military departments shall encourage female members of the Armed Forces who are separating or retiring from the Armed Forces during fiscal year 2020 to participate in the Women’s Health Transition Training pilot program (in this section referred to as the “pilot program”) administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e8b8838-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s738/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Selection</inline>.—</heading><content>Each Secretary of a military department shall select at least one location at which the pilot program is offered and encourage participation in the pilot program at such location.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e8b8839-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s738/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e8b883a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than September 30, 2020, the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives and the Committees on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and House of Representatives a report on the pilot program that includes the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e8b883b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s738/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>For the period since the commencement of the pilot program—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e8b883c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s738/c/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the number of courses held under the pilot program;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e8b883d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s738/c/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the locations at which such courses were held; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e8b883e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s738/c/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau>for each location identified in subparagraph (B)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e8b883f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s738/c/1/C/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>the number of female members by military department (with respect to Department of the Navy, <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1464">133 STAT. 1464</page> separately for the Navy and Marine Corps) who participated in the pilot program; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e8b8840-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s738/c/1/C/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>the number of seats available under the pilot program.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e8b8841-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s738/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>Data relating to—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e8b8842-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s738/c/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>satisfaction with courses held under the pilot program;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e8b8843-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s738/c/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>improved awareness of health care services administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e8b8844-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s738/c/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>any other available statistics regarding the pilot program.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e8b8845-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s738/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>A discussion of regulatory, legal, or resource barriers to—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e8baf56-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s738/c/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>making the pilot program permanent to enable access by a greater number of female members at locations throughout the United States;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e8baf57-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s738/c/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>offering the pilot program online for female members who are unable to attend courses held under the pilot program in person; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e8baf58-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s738/c/3/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>providing for automatic enrollment of participants in the pilot program in the patient enrollment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs established and operated under <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1705">section 1705 of title 38, United States Code</ref>.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e42515" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s739" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="739">SEC. 739. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e8baf59-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s10219">10 USC 10219 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>NATIONAL GUARD SUICIDE PREVENTION PILOT PROGRAM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e8c99ba-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s739/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Pilot Program Authorized</inline>.—</heading><content>The Chief of the National Guard Bureau may carry out a pilot program to expand suicide prevention and intervention efforts at the community level through the use of a mobile application that provides the capability for a member of the National Guard to receive prompt support, including access to a behavioral health professional, on a smartphone, tablet computer, or other handheld mobile device.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e8c99bb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s739/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The pilot program shall include, subject to such conditions as the Secretary may prescribe—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e8c99bc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s739/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the use by members of the National Guard of an existing mobile application that provides the capability described in subsection (a); or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e8c99bd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s739/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the development and use of a new mobile application that provides such capability.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e8c99be-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s739/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Eligibility and Participation Requirements</inline>.—</heading><content>The Chief of the National Guard Bureau shall establish requirements with respect to eligibility and participation in the pilot program.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e8c99bf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s739/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Assessment Prior to Pilot Program Commencement</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Prior to commencement of the pilot program, the Chief of the National Guard Bureau shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e8c99c0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s739/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>conduct an assessment of existing prevention and intervention efforts of the National Guard in each State that include the use of mobile applications that provide the capability described in subsection (a) to determine best practices for providing immediate and localized care through the use of such mobile applications; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e8c99c1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s739/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e8c99c2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>determine the feasibility of expanding existing programs on a national scale.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e8c99c3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s739/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Responsibilities of Entities Participating in Pilot Program</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each entity that participates in the pilot program shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e8c99c4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s739/e/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>share best practices with other entities participating in the program; and<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1465">133 STAT. 1465</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e8c99c5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s739/e/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e8c99c6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e8c99c7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>annually assess outcomes with respect to members of the National Guard.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e8c99c8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s739/f" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Term</inline>.—</heading><content>The pilot program shall terminate on the date that is three years after the date on which the pilot program commenced.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e8c99c9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s739/g" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">(g) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reports</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e8c99ca-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s739/g/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Initial report</inline>.—</heading><content>If the Chief of the National Guard Bureau commences the pilot program authorized under subsection (a), not later than 180 days after the date of the commencement of such program, the Chief shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report containing a description of the pilot program and such other matters as the Chief considers appropriate.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e8c99cb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s739/g/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Final report</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e8c99cc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s739/g/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the termination of the pilot program, the Chief of the National Guard Bureau shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on such pilot program.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e8c99cd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s739/g/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Matters included</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report under subparagraph (A) shall include the following:</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e8c99ce-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s739/g/2/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>A description of the pilot program, including any partnerships entered into by the Chief of the National Guard Bureau under the program.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e8c99cf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s739/g/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e8c99d0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment of the effectiveness of the pilot program.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e8c99d1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s739/g/2/B/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>A description of costs associated with the implementation of the pilot program.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e8c99d2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s739/g/2/B/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e8c99d3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Cost estimate.</p></sidenote><content>The estimated costs of making the pilot program permanent.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e8c99d4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s739/g/2/B/v" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">(v) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e8c99d5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e8c99d6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>A recommendation as to whether the pilot program should be extended or made permanent.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e8c99d7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s739/g/2/B/vi" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="vi">(vi) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e8c99d8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e8c99d9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>Such other recommendations for legislative or administrative action as the Chief of the National Guard Bureau considers appropriate.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e8c99da-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s739/h" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="h">(h) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">State Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “<term>State</term>” means each of the several States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the United States Virgin Islands, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e42720" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s740" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="740">SEC. 740. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e8c99db-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1096">10 USC 1096 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>PILOT PROGRAM ON CIVILIAN AND MILITARY PARTNERSHIPS TO ENHANCE INTEROPERABILITY AND MEDICAL SURGE CAPABILITY AND CAPACITY OF NATIONAL DISASTER MEDICAL SYSTEM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e8d5d2c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s740/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense may carry out a pilot program to establish partnerships with public, private, and nonprofit health care organizations, institutions, and entities in collaboration with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Secretary of Transportation to enhance the interoperability and medical surge capability and capacity of the National Disaster Medical System under section 2812 of the Public Health Service Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s300hh–11">42 U.S.C. 300hh–11</ref>) in the vicinity of major aeromedical and other transport hubs and logistics centers of the Department of Defense.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1466">133 STAT. 1466</page></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e8d5d2d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s740/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e8d5d2e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Duration</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense may carry out the pilot program under subsection (a) for a period of not more than five years.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e8d5d2f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s740/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Locations</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall carry out the pilot program under subsection (a) at not fewer than five aeromedical or other transport hub regions or logistics centers in the United States.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e8d5d30-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s740/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e8d5d31-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Collaboration.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Requirements</inline>.—</heading><content>In establishing partnerships under the pilot program under subsection (a), the Secretary, in collaboration with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Secretary of Transportation, shall establish requirements under such partnerships for staffing, specialized training, medical logistics, telemedicine, patient regulating, movement, situational status reporting, tracking, and surveillance.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e8d5d32-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s740/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Evaluation Metrics</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall establish metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of the pilot program under subsection (a).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e8d5d33-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s740/f" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reports</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e8d5d34-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s740/f/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Initial report</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e8d5d35-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s740/f/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the commencement of the pilot program under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on the pilot program.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e8d5d36-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s740/f/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report required by subparagraph (A) shall include the following:</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e8d5d37-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s740/f/1/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>A description of the pilot program.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e8d5d38-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s740/f/1/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>The requirements established under subsection (d).</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e8d5d39-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s740/f/1/B/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>The evaluation metrics established under subsection (e).</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e8d5d3a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s740/f/1/B/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>Such other matters relating to the pilot program as the Secretary considers appropriate.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e8d5d3b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s740/f/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Final report</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e8d5d3c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s740/f/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after completion of the pilot program under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on the pilot program.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e8d5d3d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s740/f/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e8d5d3e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report required by subparagraph (A) shall include the following:</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e8d5d3f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s740/f/2/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>A description of the pilot program, including the partnerships established under the pilot program as described in subsection (a).</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e8d5d40-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s740/f/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>An assessment of the effectiveness of the pilot program.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e8d5d41-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s740/f/2/B/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e8d5d42-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Cost estimate.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment of the cost of the pilot program and an estimate of the cost of making the pilot program a permanent part of the budget of the Department of Defense.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e8d5d43-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s740/f/2/B/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e8d5d44-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e8d5d45-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>Such recommendations for legislative or administrative action as the Secretary considers appropriate in light of the pilot program, including recommendations for extending or making permanent the authority for the pilot program.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1467">133 STAT. 1467</page></content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e42903" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s741" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="741">SEC. 741. </num><heading>REPORTS ON SUICIDE AMONG MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES AND SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e8e6eb6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s741/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Department of Defense Reports on Suicide Among Members of the Armed Forces</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e8e6eb7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s741/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reports required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter through January 31, 2021, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report on suicide among members of the Armed Forces during the year preceding the date of the report.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e8e6eb8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s741/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Matters included</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each report under paragraph (1) shall include the following with respect to the year covered by the report:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e8e6eb9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s741/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>The number of suicides, attempted suicides, and known cases of suicidal ideation involving a member of the Armed Forces, including the reserve components thereof, listed by Armed Force.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e8e6eba-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s741/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e8e6ebb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time periods.</p></sidenote><chapeau>The number of suicides, attempted suicides, or known cases of suicidal ideation identified under subparagraph (A) that occurred during each of the following periods:</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e8e6ebc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s741/a/2/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>The first 180 days of the member serving in the Armed Forces.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e8e6ebd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s741/a/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>The period in which the member is deployed in support of a contingency operation.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e8e6ebe-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s741/a/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>With respect to the number of suicides, attempted suicides, or known cases of suicidal ideation identified under subparagraph (B)(i), the initial recruit training location of the member.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e8e6ebf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s741/a/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>The number of suicides involving a dependent of a member.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e8e6ec0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s741/a/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>A description of any research collaborations and data sharing by the Department of Defense with the Department of Veterans Affairs, other departments or agencies of the Federal Government, academic institutions, or nongovernmental organizations.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e8e6ec1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s741/a/2/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>Identification of a research agenda for the Department of Defense to improve the evidence base on effective suicide prevention treatment and risk communication.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e8e6ec2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s741/a/2/G" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">(G) </num><content>The availability and usage of the assistance of chaplains, houses of worship, and other spiritual resources for members of the Armed Forces who identify as religiously affiliated and have attempted suicide, have experienced suicidal ideation, or are at risk of suicide, and metrics on the impact these resources have in assisting religiously-affiliated members who have access to and utilize them compared to religiously-affiliated members who do not.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e8e6ec3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s741/a/2/H" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="H">(H) </num><chapeau>A description of the effectiveness of the policies developed pursuant to section 567 of the Carl Levin and Howard P. “Buck” McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (<ref href="/us/pl/113/291">Public Law 113–291</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1071">10 U.S.C. 1071 note</ref>) and section 582 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (<ref href="/us/pl/112/239">Public Law 112–239</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1071">10 U.S.C. 1071 note</ref>), including with respect to—<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1468">133 STAT. 1468</page></chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e8e6ec4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s741/a/2/H/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>metrics identifying effective treatment modalities for members of the Armed Forces who are at risk for suicide (including any clinical interventions involving early identification and treatment of such members);</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e8e6ec5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s741/a/2/H/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>metrics for the rate of integration of mental health screenings and suicide risk and prevention for members during the delivery of primary care for such members;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e8e6ec6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s741/a/2/H/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>metrics relating to the effectiveness of suicide prevention and resilience programs and preventative behavioral health programs of the Department of Defense (including those of the military departments and the Armed Forces); and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e8e6ec7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s741/a/2/H/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>metrics evaluating the training standards for behavioral health care providers to ensure that such providers have received training on clinical best practices and evidence-based treatments.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e8e6ec8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s741/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">GAO Report on Suicide Prevention Programs and Activities</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e8e6ec9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s741/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 240 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on the programs and activities of the Department of Defense and the Armed Forces for the prevention of suicide among members of the Armed Forces (including the reserve components) and their families.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e8e6eca-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s741/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report under paragraph (1) shall include the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e8e6ecb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s741/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>A description of the current programs and activities of the Department of Defense and the Armed Forces for the prevention of suicide among members of the Armed Forces and their families.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e8e6ecc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s741/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e8e6ecd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><chapeau>An assessment whether the programs and activities described pursuant to subparagraph (A)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e8e6ece-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s741/b/2/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>are evidence-based and incorporate best practices identified in peer-reviewed medical literature;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e8e6ecf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s741/b/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>are appropriately resourced; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e8e6ed0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s741/b/2/B/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>deliver outcomes that are appropriate relative to peer activities and programs (including those undertaken in the civilian community and in military forces of other countries).</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e8e6ed1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s741/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e8e6ed2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>A description and assessment of any impediments to the effectiveness of such programs and activities.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e8e6ed3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s741/b/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e8e6ed4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e8e6ed5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>Such recommendations as the Comptroller General considers appropriate for improvements to such programs and activities.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e8e6ed6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s741/b/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e8e6ed7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e8e6ed8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>Such recommendations as the Comptroller General considers appropriate for additional programs and activities for the prevention of suicide among members of the Armed Forces and their families.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1469">133 STAT. 1469</page></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e43109" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s742" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="742">SEC. 742. </num><heading>MODIFICATION OF REQUIREMENTS FOR LONGITUDINAL MEDICAL STUDY ON BLAST PRESSURE EXPOSURE OF MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES AND COLLECTION OF EXPOSURE INFORMATION.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e8ee409-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s742/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Modification of Study</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 734 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/91">Public Law 115–91</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/131/1444">131 Stat. 1444</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e8ee40a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s742/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in subsection (b)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e8ee40b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s742/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in paragraph (2), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>; and</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> a semicolon;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e8ee40c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s742/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in paragraph (3), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the period at the end and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>; and</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e8ee40d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s742/a/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y3e8f0b1e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><chapeau>assess the feasibility and advisability of—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e8f0b1f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>uploading the data gathered from the study into the Defense Occupational and Environmental Health Readiness System – Industrial Hygiene (DOEHRS-IH) or similar system;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e8f0b20-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>allowing personnel of the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs to have access to such system; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e8f0b21-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>ensuring such data is interoperable and can be uploaded into the MHS Genesis electronic health record or successor system of the Department of Defense.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e8f0b22-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s742/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in subsection (c)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e8f0b23-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s742/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> paragraph (2) as paragraph (3); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e8f0b24-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s742/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after paragraph (1) the following new paragraph (2):<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y3e8f0b25-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Annual status report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than January 1 of each year during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 and ending on the completion of the study under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a status report on the study.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e8f0b26-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s742/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e8f0b27-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2001">10 USC 2001 note</ref> prec.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Collection of Exposure Information</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense shall collect blast exposure information with respect to a member of the Armed Forces in a manner—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e8f0b28-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s742/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>consistent with blast exposure measurement training guidance of the Department of Defense, including any guidance developed pursuant to—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e8f0b29-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s742/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the longitudinal medical study on blast pressure exposure required by section 734 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/91">Public Law 115–91</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/131/1444">131 Stat. 1444</ref>); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e8f0b2a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s742/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the review of guidance on blast exposure during training required by section 253 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/232">Public Law 115–232</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2001">10 U.S.C. 2001 note</ref> prec.);</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e8f0b2b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s742/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>compatible with training and operational objectives of the Department; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e8f0b2c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s742/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>that is automated, to the extent practicable, to minimize the reporting burden of unit commanders.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1470">133 STAT. 1470</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e43283" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s743" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="743">SEC. 743. </num><heading>STUDY AND PLAN ON THE USE OF MILITARY-CIVILIAN INTEGRATED HEALTH DELIVERY SYSTEMS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e8f805d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s743/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Study</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense shall conduct a study on the use of local military-civilian integrated health delivery systems pursuant to section 706 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (<ref href="/us/pl/114/328">Public Law 114–328</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1096">10 U.S.C. 1096 note</ref>). The study shall examine the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e8f805e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s743/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Geographic locations where military medical treatment facilities have existing contractual relationships with local civilian health care networks, including Fort Drum, New York, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, Joint Base Lewis-McCord, Washington, Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska, Fort Sill, Oklahoma, Tripler Army Medical Center, Hawaii, the National Capital Region, and similar locations.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e8f805f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s743/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Health care activities that promote value-based care, measurable health outcomes, patient safety, timeliness of referrals, and transparent communication with covered beneficiaries.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e8f8060-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s743/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Locations where health care providers of the Department of Defense may be able to attain critical wartime readiness skills in a local integrated military-civilian integrated health delivery system.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e8f8061-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s743/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>The cost of providing care under an integrated military-civilian integrated health delivery system as compared to health care provided by a managed care support contractor.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e8f8062-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s743/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Plan</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall develop a plan for the further development of the use of local military-civilian integrated health delivery systems by the Department of Defense.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e8f8063-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s743/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Submission</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e8f8064-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s743/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e8f8065-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reports.</p></sidenote><content>a report on the results of the study under subsection (a); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e8f8066-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s743/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the plan developed under subsection (b).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e8f8067-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s743/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e8f8068-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s743/d/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The term “<term>covered beneficiaries</term>” has the meaning given that term in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1072">section 1072 of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e8f8069-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s743/d/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The term “<term>National Capital Region</term>” has the meaning given that term in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2674">section 2674 of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e43382" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s744" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="744">SEC. 744. </num><heading>STUDY ON CASE MANAGEMENT IN THE MILITARY HEALTH SYSTEM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e901caa-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s744/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Study</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense shall conduct a study on the effectiveness of case management practices in the military health system. The study shall include the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e901cab-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s744/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>A standardized definition of case management.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e901cac-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s744/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e901cad-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluation.</p></sidenote><content>An evaluation of case management practices provided by the military departments before and during the transition of the administration of military medical treatment facilities to the Defense Health Agency pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1073c">section 1073c of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e901cae-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s744/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>A discussion of the metrics used in determining the effectiveness and cost of case management.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1471">133 STAT. 1471</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e901caf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s744/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e901cb0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluation.</p></sidenote><chapeau>An evaluation of the case management and outreach provided by the managed care support contractors supporting the Defense Health Agency, including with respect to—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e901cb1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s744/a/4/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the intervals at which patients are contacted;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e901cb2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s744/a/4/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the role of the case manager in coordination;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e901cb3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s744/a/4/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>the approximate number of patients managed by a case manager; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e901cb4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s744/a/4/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>any other best practices relating to case management that would improve the experience of care across the military health system.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e901cb5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s744/a/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e901cb6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Review.</p></sidenote><chapeau>A review of case management best practices in the private sector, including with respect to—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e901cb7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s744/a/5/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the intervals at which patients should be contacted;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e901cb8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s744/a/5/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the role of the case manager in coordination;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e901cb9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s744/a/5/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>the approximate number of patients managed by a case manager; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e901cba-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s744/a/5/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>any other best practices relating to case management that would improve the experience of care across the military health system.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e901cbb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s744/a/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>The results of discussions with covered beneficiaries (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1072">section 1072 of title 10, United States Code</ref>) at not less than four public forums held in different geographic areas, relating to the satisfaction of such covered beneficiaries with case management and outreach provided by the Defense Health Agency and the military departments in military medical treatment facilities.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e901cbc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s744/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report on the results of the study under subsection (a).</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e43496" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s745" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="745">SEC. 745. </num><heading>REPORT ON GLOBAL HEALTH SECURITY STRATEGY AND THE NATIONAL BIODEFENSE SECURITY.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e9091ed-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s745/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date on which the Comptroller General of the United States publishes a review of the National Biodefense Strategy, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the implementation of the Global Health Security Strategy and the National Biodefense Strategy.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e9091ee-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s745/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report under subsection (a) shall, at a minimum—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e9091ef-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s745/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e9091f0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Designation.</p></sidenote><content>designate the individual and offices responsible for overseeing the implementation of each strategy referred to in subsection (a) within the Department of Defense;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e9091f1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s745/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>detail actions that the Department is taking to support implementation of the Global Health Security Agenda;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e9091f2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s745/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>detail actions taken to coordinate the efforts of the Department with the other agencies responsible for the Global Health Security Strategy and National Biodefense Strategy; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e9091f3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s745/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e9091f4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e9091f5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><chapeau>with respect to the review of the National Biodefense Strategy conducted by the Comptroller General—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e9091f6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s745/b/4/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>detail the recommendations in the review that the Secretary plans on or is currently implementing;<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1472">133 STAT. 1472</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e9091f7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s745/b/4/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>specify the official implementing such recommendations and the actions the official is taking to implement the recommendations;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e9091f8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s745/b/4/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>specify the recommendations in the review that the Secretary has determined not to implement; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e9091f9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s745/b/4/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>explain the rationale of the Secretary with respect to not implementing such recommendations.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e9091fa-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s745/c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “<term>appropriate congressional committees</term>” means—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e9091fb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s745/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the congressional defense committees;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e9091fc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s745/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e9091fd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s745/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e43594" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s746" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="746">SEC. 746. </num><heading>STUDY ON ESTABLISHMENT OF WOUNDED WARRIOR SERVICE DOG PROGRAM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e917c5e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s746/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e917c5f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Study</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall conduct a study on the feasibility of establishing a wounded warrior service dog program.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e917c60-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s746/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The study under subsection (a) shall include the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e917c61-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s746/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e917c62-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment of the need and feasibility of establishing a wounded warrior service dog program.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e917c63-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s746/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e917c64-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><chapeau>With respect to a nonprofit organization seeking a grant under a wounded warrior service dog program, an assessment of the feasibility of requiring that the organization—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e917c65-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s746/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>specify the training requirements for covered members;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e917c66-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s746/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>detail the training of dogs that will serve as assistance dogs;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e917c67-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s746/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau>establish a database—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e917c68-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s746/b/2/C/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>to track whether a dog has prior experience as a military working dog, service dog, or assistance dog; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e917c69-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s746/b/2/C/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>that contains a designation for each dog with prior experience as a military working dog;</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e917c6a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s746/b/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>describe the aftercare services that the organization will provide to assistance dogs and covered members; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e917c6b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s746/b/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e917c6c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Standards.</p></sidenote><content>possess the appropriate accreditation standards for assistance dogs, as the Secretary determines appropriate.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e917c6d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s746/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e917c6e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">List.</p></sidenote><content>A list of locations at which the greatest number of covered members are likely to participate in a wounded warrior service dog program.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e917c6f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s746/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e917c70-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Cost estimate.</p></sidenote><content>An estimate of the costs required to create a wounded warrior service dog program.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e917c71-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s746/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e917c72-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">List.</p></sidenote><content>A list of peer reviewed articles and other appropriate studies that examine the clinical effectiveness of assistance dogs with respect to the treatment of patients with disabilities.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e917c73-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s746/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e917c74-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s746/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Assistance dog</inline>.—</heading><page identifier="/us/stat/133/1473">133 STAT. 1473</page> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e917c75-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s746/c/1/A" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>assistance dog</term>” means a dog specifically trained to perform physical tasks to mitigate the effects of a disability described in subparagraph (B), except that the term does not include a dog specifically trained for comfort or personal defense.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e917c76-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s746/c/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Disability described</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A disability described in this subparagraph is any of the following:</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e917c77-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s746/c/1/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>Blindness or visual impairment.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e917c78-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s746/c/1/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>Loss of limb, paralysis, or other significant mobility issues.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e917c79-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s746/c/1/B/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>Loss of hearing.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e917c7a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s746/c/1/B/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>Traumatic brain injury.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e917c7b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s746/c/1/B/v" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">(v) </num><content>Post-traumatic stress disorder.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e917c7c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s746/c/1/B/vi" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="vi">(vi) </num><content>Any other disability that the Secretary of Defense considers appropriate.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e917c7d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s746/c/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Covered member</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term “<term>covered member</term>” means a member of the Armed Forces who is—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e917c7e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s746/c/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>receiving medical treatment, recuperation, or therapy under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch55">chapter 55 of title 10, United States Code</ref>;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e917c7f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s746/c/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in medical hold or medical holdover status; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e917c80-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s746/c/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>covered under section 1202 or 1205 of <ref href="/us/usc/t10">title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e917c81-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s746/c/3" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Wounded warrior service dog program</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>wounded warrior service dog program</term>” means a pilot program under which the Secretary of Defense awards competitive grants to non-profit organizations that would assist such organizations in the planning, designing, establishing, or operating (or any combination thereof) of programs to provide assistance dogs to covered members.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e43811" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s747" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="747">SEC. 747. </num><heading>GAO REPORT ON DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM AND IMPACTS OF MEDICAL MALPRACTICE ACTIONS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3e91f0b2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Not later than January 1, 2021, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report containing the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e91f0b3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s747/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e91f0b4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><chapeau>An assessment of the effectiveness of the quality assurance program of the Department of Defense in querying and monitoring the National Practitioner Data Bank established pursuant to the Health Care Quality Improvement Act of 1986 (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s11101/etseq">42 U.S.C. 11101 et seq.</ref>) with respect to—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e91f0b5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s747/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>recruitment and retention of military service medical providers;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e91f0b6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s747/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>hiring or contracting of civilian medical providers in military medical treatment facilities;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e91f0b7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s747/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>recording of adverse privileging and credentialing actions of such military service medical providers and civilian medical providers; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e91f0b8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s747/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>any other matters relating to ensuring the highest quality of care is provided throughout the military health system.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e91f0b9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s747/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e91f0ba-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analysis.</p></sidenote><chapeau>An analysis that includes—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e91f0bb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s747/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>with respect to military health system patients, a comparison of outcomes for such patients who may bring an action against the Federal Government for negligence or malpractice and outcomes for such patients who may <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1474">133 STAT. 1474</page> not bring such an action, based on an examination of all relevant data relating to clinical outcome measures and clinical quality management process actions; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e91f0bc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s747/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>a comparison of—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e91f0bd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s747/2/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>the elements and average amounts of death and disability compensation that apply regardless of the underlying cause of the death or disability; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e91f0be-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s747/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>the elements and average amounts of settlements that result from medical malpractice litigation against the Federal Government.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </section> <section id="d159904e43882" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s748" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="748">SEC. 748. </num><heading>REPORTS ON MILLENNIUM COHORT STUDY RELATING TO WOMEN MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e923edf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s748/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Reports Required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter through January 31, 2022, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on findings of the Millennium Cohort Study relating to the gynecological and perinatal health of women members of the Armed Forces.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e923ee0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s748/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Matters Included</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each report under subsection (a) shall include, at a minimum—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e923ee1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s748/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e923ee2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Summary.</p></sidenote><content>a summary of general findings of the Millennium Cohort Study pertaining to gynecological and perinatal health, including diseases, disorders, and conditions that affect the functioning of reproductive systems, maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity, birth defects, developmental disorders, low birth weight, preterm birth, reduced fertility, menstrual disorders, and other health concerns; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e923ee3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s748/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>identification of—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e923ee4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s748/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>all research projects that have concluded during the year covered by the report and the outcomes of such projects;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e923ee5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s748/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>areas in which the Millennium Cohort Study can increase efforts to capture data and produce studies in the field of gynecological and perinatal health of women members of the Armed Forces; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e923ee6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s748/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>activities underway to achieve such efforts.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e923ee7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s748/c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Millennium Cohort Study Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “<term>Millennium Cohort Study</term>” means the longitudinal study authorized under section 743 of the Strom Thurmond National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999 (<ref href="/us/pl/105/261">Public Law 105–261</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/112/2074">112 Stat. 2074</ref>) to evaluate data on the health conditions of members of the Armed Forces upon the return of the members from deployment.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e43949" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s749" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="749">SEC. 749. </num><heading>STUDY ON EFFECTS OF SLEEP DEPRIVATION ON READINESS OF MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e928d08-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s749/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Study</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall conduct a study on the effects of sleep deprivation on the readiness of members of the Armed Forces.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e928d09-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s749/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e928d0a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The study under subsection (a) shall include the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e928d0b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s749/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>A standardized definition of sleep deprivation.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e928d0c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s749/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>An assessment of the prevalence of sleep deprivation on members of the Armed Forces related to circadian rhythm disturbances from crossing multiple time zones, mission related <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1475">133 STAT. 1475</page> maladaptive sleep practices, uncomfortable or otherwise inhospitable sleeping environments, and the use of stimulants and hypnotics to support operational tempo.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e928d0d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s749/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>An assessment of whether there may be a relationship between sleep deprivation and medical conditions such as traumatic brain injury, post-traumatic stress disorder, and depression.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e928d0e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s749/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e928d0f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e928d10-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>Recommendations on efforts to mitigate sleep deprivation described in paragraphs (2) and (3).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e928d11-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s749/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 270 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on the results of the study under subsection (a).</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e44013" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s750" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="750">SEC. 750. </num><heading>STUDY AND REPORT ON TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY MITIGATION EFFORTS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e92db32-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s750/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Study</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall conduct a meta-analysis of evidence-based traumatic brain injury mitigation efforts by the Secretary and related Federal agency partners, and efforts discussed in academic literature, that have demonstrated the best clinical effectiveness in the treatment of members of the Armed Forces for traumatic brain injury.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e92db33-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s750/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Roadmap</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary shall develop and include in the study under subsection (a) a roadmap for implementation across the military health system of measures that address, with respect to the treatment of members for traumatic brain injury—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e92db34-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s750/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the process for receiving such treatment;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e92db35-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s750/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>patient outcomes;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e92db36-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s750/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>cost;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e92db37-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s750/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>patient and command satisfaction with such treatment; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e92db38-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s750/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>structured documentation to monitor system-wide implementation of the measures developed pursuant to paragraphs (1) through (4).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e92db39-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVII/stC/s750/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 270 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on the results of the study under subsection (a).</content></subsection> </section> </subtitle> <num value="VIII">TITLE VIII—</num><heading>ACQUISITION POLICY, ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT, AND RELATED MATTERS</heading> <toc> <referenceItem role="title" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>TITLE VIII—</designator> <label>ACQUISITION POLICY, ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT, AND RELATED MATTERS</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle A—</designator> <label>Acquisition Policy and Management</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 800. </designator> <label>Authority for continuous integration and delivery of software applications and upgrades to embedded systems.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 801. </designator> <label>Pilot program on intellectual property evaluation for acquisition programs.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 802. </designator> <label>Pilot program to use alpha contracting teams for complex requirements.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 803. </designator> <label>Failure to provide other than certified cost or pricing data upon request.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 804. </designator> <label>Comptroller General report on price reasonableness.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 805. </designator> <label>Limitation on transfer of funds related to cost overruns and cost underruns.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1476">133 STAT. 1476</page></label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 806. </designator> <label>Standardizing data collection and reporting on use of source selection procedures by Federal agencies.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 807. </designator> <label>Department of Defense use of fixed-price contracts.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 808. </designator> <label>Repeal of continuation of data rights during challenges.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 809. </designator> <label>Repeal of authority to waive acquisition laws to acquire vital national security capabilities.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 810. </designator> <label>Repeal of the Defense Cost Accounting Standards Board.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle B—</designator> <label>Amendments to General Contracting Authorities, Procedures, and Limitations</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 815. </designator> <label>Modification of Director of Operational Test and Evaluation report.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 816. </designator> <label>Modification of written approval requirement for task and delivery order single contract awards.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 817. </designator> <label>Responsibility for data analysis and requirements validation for services contracts.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 818. </designator> <label>Documentation of market research related to commercial item determinations.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 819. </designator> <label>Availability of data on the use of other transaction authority and report on the use of authority to carry out prototype projects.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 820. </designator> <label>Notification of Navy procurement production disruptions.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 821. </designator> <label>Modification to acquisition authority of the Commander of the United States Cyber Command.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 822. </designator> <label>Extension of Never Contract With the Enemy.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 823. </designator> <label>Modification of justification and approval requirement for certain Department of Defense contracts.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 824. </designator> <label>Extension of sunset relating to Federal Data Center Consolidation Initiative.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 825. </designator> <label>Pilot program to accelerate contracting and pricing processes.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 826. </designator> <label>Uniformity in application of micro-purchase threshold to certain task or delivery orders.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 827. </designator> <label>Requirement for cost estimates on models of commercial e-commerce portal program.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle C—</designator> <label>Provisions Relating to Major Defense Acquisition Programs</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 830. </designator> <label>Modification of requirements for reporting to Congress on certain acquisition programs.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 831. </designator> <label>Pilot program to streamline decision-making processes for weapon systems.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 832. </designator> <label>Analysis of alternatives pursuant to materiel development decisions.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 833. </designator> <label>Naval vessel certification required before Milestone B approval.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle D—</designator> <label>Provisions Relating to the Acquisition System</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 835. </designator> <label>Extramural acquisition innovation and research activities.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 836. </designator> <label>Report on realignment of the defense acquisition system to implement acquisition reforms.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 837. </designator> <label>Report and limitation on the availability of funds relating to the “middle tier” of acquisition programs.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 838. </designator> <label>Report on intellectual property policy and the cadre of intellectual property experts.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 839. </designator> <label>Guidance and reports relating to covered defense business systems.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 840. </designator> <label>Implementation guidance for use of a modular open system approach.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 841. </designator> <label>Limitation on availability of funds for the Office of the Chief Management Officer of the Department of Defense.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle E—</designator> <label>Industrial Base Matters</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 845. </designator> <label>Modernization of acquisition processes to ensure integrity of industrial base.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 846. </designator> <label>Report requirements for the national technology and industrial base.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 847. </designator> <label>Mitigating risks related to foreign ownership, control, or influence of Department of Defense contractors or subcontractors.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 848. </designator> <label>Prohibition on operation or procurement of foreign-made unmanned aircraft systems.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 849. </designator> <label>Modification of prohibition on acquisition of sensitive materials from non-allied foreign nations.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 850. </designator> <label>Acquisition and disposal of certain rare earth materials.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 851. </designator> <label>Pilot program for development of technology-enhanced capabilities with partnership intermediaries.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 852. </designator> <label>Authorized official to carry out the procurement technical assistance cooperative agreement program.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 853. </designator> <label>Requirement that certain ship components be manufactured in the national technology and industrial base.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1477">133 STAT. 1477</page></label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 854. </designator> <label>Addition of domestically produced stainless steel flatware and dinnerware to the Berry Amendment.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 855. </designator> <label>Application of miscellaneous technology base policies and programs to the Columbia-class submarine program.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 856. </designator> <label>Application of limitation on procurement of goods other than United States goods to the FFG–Frigate Program.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 857. </designator> <label>Sense of Congress regarding consideration of price in procurement of the FFG(X) frigate.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle F—</designator> <label>Provisions Relating to Acquisition Workforce</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 860. </designator> <label>Establishment of Defense Civilian Training Corps.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 861. </designator> <label>Defense acquisition workforce certification, education, and career fields.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 862. </designator> <label>Software development and software acquisition training and management programs.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 863. </designator> <label>Modification of temporary assignments of Department of Defense employees to a private-sector organization.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 864. </designator> <label>Incentives and consideration for qualified training programs.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 865. </designator> <label>Use of qualified apprentices by military construction contractors.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle G—</designator> <label>Small Business Matters</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 870. </designator> <label>Requirements relating to credit for certain small business concern subcontractors.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 871. </designator> <label>Inclusion of best in class designations in annual report on small business goals.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 872. </designator> <label>Reauthorization and improvement of Department of Defense Mentor-Protege Program.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 873. </designator> <label>Accelerated payments applicable to contracts with certain small business concerns under the Prompt Payment Act.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 874. </designator> <label>Postaward explanations for unsuccessful offerors for certain contracts.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 875. </designator> <label>Small business contracting credit for subcontractors that are Puerto Rico businesses or covered territory businesses.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 876. </designator> <label>Technical amendment regarding treatment of certain surviving spouses under the definition of small business concern owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 877. </designator> <label>Extension of loan assistance and deferral eligibility to reservists and members of the National Guard beyond periods of military conflict.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 878. </designator> <label>Modification to the Defense Research and Development Rapid Innovation Program.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 879. </designator> <label>Alignment of the Department of Defense Small Business Innovation Research Program and Small Business Technology Transfer Program with the National Defense Science and Technology Strategy.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 880. </designator> <label>Assistance for small business concerns participating in the SBIR and STTR programs.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 881. </designator> <label>Cybersecurity technical assistance for SBIR and STTR programs.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 882. </designator> <label>Funding for defense research activities of small business concerns.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 883. </designator> <label>Modifications to budget display requirements for the Department of Defense Small Business Innovation Research Program and Small Business Technology Transfer Program.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 884. </designator> <label>Pilot program for domestic investment under the SBIR program.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle H—</designator> <label>Other Matters</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 885. </designator> <label>Review of guidance to contractors on nondiscrimination on the basis of sex.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 886. </designator> <label>Comptroller General report on contractor violations of certain labor laws.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 887. </designator> <label>Comptroller General report on contingency contracting.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 888. </designator> <label>Policies and procedures for contractors to report gross violations of internationally recognized human rights.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 889. </designator> <label>Comptroller General report on oversight of contractors providing private security functions.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 890. </designator> <label>Prohibition on contracting with persons that have business operations with the Maduro regime.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 891. </designator> <label>Report on the Combating Trafficking in Persons initiative.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 892. </designator> <label>Improved management of information technology and cyberspace investments.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 893. </designator> <label>Modification to requirements for purchase of commercial leasing services pursuant to multiple award contracts.</label> </referenceItem></toc> <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1478">133 STAT. 1478</page> <subtitle id="d159904e44523" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading>Acquisition Policy and Management</heading> <section id="d159904e44528" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s800" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="800">SEC. 800. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e93506a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2223a">10 USC 2223a note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>AUTHORITY FOR CONTINUOUS INTEGRATION AND DELIVERY OF SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS AND UPGRADES TO EMBEDDED SYSTEMS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e94fe1b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s800/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Software Acquisition and Development Pathways</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense shall establish pathways as described under subsection (b) to provide for the efficient and effective acquisition, development, integration, and timely delivery of secure software. Such a pathway shall include the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e94fe1c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s800/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Use of proven technologies and solutions</inline>.—</heading><content>A pathway established under this section shall provide for the use of proven technologies and solutions to continuously engineer and deliver capabilities in software.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e94fe1d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s800/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Use of authority</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In using the authority under this section, the Secretary shall consider how such use will—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e94fe1e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s800/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>initiate the engineering of new software capabilities quickly;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e94fe1f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s800/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>demonstrate the viability and effectiveness of such capabilities for operational use not later than one year after the date on which funds are first obligated to acquire or develop software; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e94fe20-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s800/a/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>allow for the continuous updating and delivery of new capabilities not less frequently than annually to iteratively meet a requirement.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e94fe21-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s800/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Treatment not as major defense acquisition program</inline>.—</heading><content>Software acquired or developed using the authority under this section shall not be treated as a major defense acquisition program for purposes of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2430">section 2430 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, or Department of Defense Directive 5000.01 without the specific direction of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment or a Senior Acquisition Executive.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e94fe22-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s800/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Risk-based approach</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall use a risk-based approach for the consideration of innovative technologies and new capabilities for software to be acquired or developed under this authority to meet needs communicated by the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the combatant commanders.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e94fe23-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s800/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Pathways</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense may establish as many pathways as the Secretary determines appropriate and shall establish the following pathways:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e94fe24-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s800/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Applications</inline>.—</heading><content>The applications software acquisition pathway shall provide for the use of rapid development and implementation of applications and other software or software improvements operated by the Department of Defense, which may include applications running on commercial commodity hardware (including modified hardware) and commercially available cloud computing platforms.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e94fe25-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s800/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Embedded systems</inline>.—</heading><content>The embedded systems software acquisition pathway shall provide for the rapid development and insertion of upgrades and improvements for software embedded in weapon systems and other military-unique hardware systems.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e94fe26-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s800/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Expedited Process</inline>.—</heading><page identifier="/us/stat/133/1479">133 STAT. 1479</page> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e94fe27-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s800/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A pathway established under subsection (a) shall provide for—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e94fe28-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s800/c/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>a streamlined and coordinated requirements, budget, and acquisition process to support rapid fielding of software applications and of software upgrades to embedded systems for operational use in a period of not more than one year from the time that the process is initiated;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e94fe29-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s800/c/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the collection of data on software fielded; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e94fe2a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s800/c/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>continuous engagement with the users of software to support engineering activities, and to support delivery of software for operational use in periods of not more than one year.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e94fe2b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s800/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e94fe2c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Expedited software requirements process</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e94fe2d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s800/c/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Inapplicability of joint capabilities integration and development system (jcids) manual</inline>.—</heading><content>Software acquisition or development conducted under the authority of this section shall not be subject to the Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System Manual, except pursuant to a modified process specifically provided for the acquisition or development of software by the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, in consultation with Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment and each service acquisition executive (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s101/a/10">section 101(a)(10) of title 10, United States Code</ref>).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e94fe2e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s800/c/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Inapplicability of defense acquisition system directive</inline>.—</heading><content>Software acquisition or development conducted under the authority of this section shall not be subject to Department of Defense Directive 5000.01, except when specifically provided for the acquisition or development of software by the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, in consultation with the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and each service acquisition executive.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e94fe2f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s800/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In implementing a pathway established under the authority of this section, the Secretary shall tailor requirements relating to—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e94fe30-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s800/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>iterative development of requirements for software to be acquired or developed under the authority of this section through engagement with the user community and through the use of operational user feedback, in order to continuously define and update priorities for such requirements;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e94fe31-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s800/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>early identification of the warfighter or user need, including the rationale for how software capabilities will support increased lethality and efficiency, and identification of a relevant user community;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e94fe32-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s800/d/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>initial contract requirements and format, including the use of summary-level lists of problems and shortcomings in existing software and desired features or capabilities of new or upgraded software;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e94fe33-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s800/d/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>continuous refinement and prioritization of contract requirements through use of evolutionary processes, informed by continuous engagement with operational users throughout the development and implementation period;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e94fe34-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s800/d/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>continuous consideration of issues related to lifecycle costs, technical data rights, and systems interoperability;<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1480">133 STAT. 1480</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e94fe35-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s800/d/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>planning for support of software capabilities in cases where the software developer may stop supporting the software;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e94fe36-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s800/d/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>rapid contracting procedures, including expedited timeframes for making awards, selecting contract types, defining teaming arrangements, and defining options;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e94fe37-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s800/d/8" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><content>program execution processes, including supporting development and test infrastructure, automation and tools, digital engineering, data collection and sharing with Department of Defense oversight organizations and with Congress, the role of developmental and operational testing activities, key decision making and oversight events, and supporting processes and activities (such as independent costing activity, operational demonstration, and performance metrics);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e952548-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s800/d/9" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">(9) </num><content>assurances that cybersecurity metrics of the software to be acquired or developed, such as metrics relating to the density of vulnerabilities within the code of such software, the time from vulnerability identification to patch availability, the existence of common weaknesses within such code, and other cybersecurity metrics based on widely-recognized standards and industry best practices, are generated and made available to the Department of Defense and the congressional defense committees;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e952549-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s800/d/10" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="10">(10) </num><content>administrative procedures, including procedures related to who may initiate and approve an acquisition under this authority, the roles and responsibilities of the implementing project or product teams and supporting activities, team selection and staffing process, governance and oversight roles and responsibilities, and appropriate independent technology assessments, testing, and cost estimation (including relevant thresholds or designation criteria);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e95254a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s800/d/11" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="11">(11) </num><content>mechanisms and waivers designed to ensure flexibility in the implementation of a pathway under this section, including the use of other transaction authority, broad agency announcements, and other procedures; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e95254b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s800/d/12" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="12">(12) </num><content>mechanisms the Secretary will use for appropriate reporting to Congress on the use of this authority, including notice of initiation of the use of a pathway and data regarding individual programs or acquisition activities, how acquisition activities are reflected in budget justification materials or requests to reprogram appropriated funds, and compliance with other reporting requirements.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e95254c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s800/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Guidance Required</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e95254d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s800/e/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e95254e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall issue initial guidance to implement the requirements of this section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e95254f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s800/e/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e952550-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Expiration date.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>If the Secretary of Defense has not issued final guidance to implement the requirements of this section before October 1, 2021, the Secretary may not use the authority under this section—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e952551-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s800/e/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>to establish a new pathway to acquire or develop software; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e952552-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s800/e/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>to continue activities to acquire or develop software using a pathway established under initial guidance described in paragraph (1).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e952553-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s800/f" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><page identifier="/us/stat/133/1481">133 STAT. 1481</page> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e952554-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s800/f/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e952555-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than October 15, 2020, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, in consultation with the secretaries of the military departments and other appropriate officials, shall report on the use of the authority under this section using the initial guidance issued under subsection (d).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e952556-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s800/f/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report required under paragraph (1) shall include the following elements:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e952557-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s800/f/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>The final guidance required by subsection (d)(2), including a description of the treatment of use of the authority that was initiated before such final guidance was issued.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e952558-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s800/f/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e952559-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Summary.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e95255a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">List.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e95255b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Cost estimate.</p></sidenote><content>A summary of how the authority under this section has been used, including a list of the cost estimate, schedule for development, testing and delivery, and key management risks for each initiative conducted pursuant to such authority.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e95255c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s800/f/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>Accomplishments from and challenges to using the authority under this section, including organizational, cultural, talent, infrastructure, testing, and training considerations.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e95255d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s800/f/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e95255e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e95255f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>Recommendations for legislative changes to the authority under this section.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e952560-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s800/f/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e952561-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e952562-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>Recommendations for regulatory changes to the authority under this section to promote effective development and deployment of software acquired or developed under this section.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e44889" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s801" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="801">SEC. 801. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e952563-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2322">10 USC 2322 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>PILOT PROGRAM ON INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY EVALUATION FOR ACQUISITION PROGRAMS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e960fc4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s801/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e960fc5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Pilot Program</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense and the Secretaries of the military departments may jointly carry out a pilot program to assess mechanisms to evaluate intellectual property (such as technical data deliverables and associated license rights), including commercially available intellectual property valuation analysis and techniques, in acquisition programs for which each such Secretary is responsible to better understand the benefits associated with these mechanisms on—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e960fc6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s801/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the development of cost-effective intellectual property strategies;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e960fc7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s801/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e960fc8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>the assessment and management of the value and acquisition costs of intellectual property during acquisition and sustainment activities (including source selection evaluation factors) throughout the acquisition lifecycle for any acquisition program selected by such Secretary; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e960fc9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s801/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>the use of a commercial product (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t41/s103">section 103 of title 41, United States Code</ref>, as in effect on January 1, 2020), commercial service (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t41/s103a">section 103a of title 41, United States Code</ref>, as in effect on January 1, 2020), or nondevelopmental item (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t41/s110">section 110 of title 41, United States Code</ref>) as an alternative to a product or service to be specifically developed for a selected acquisition program, including evaluation of the benefits of reduced risk regarding cost, schedule, and performance associated with commercial products, commercial services, and nondevelopmental items.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1482">133 STAT. 1482</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e960fca-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s801/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e960fcb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Activities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Activities carried out under the pilot program may include the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e960fcc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s801/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e960fcd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e960fce-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><chapeau>Establishment of a team of Department of Defense and private sector subject matter experts (which may include the cadre of intellectual property experts established under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2322/b">section 2322(b) of title 10, United States Code</ref>) to—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e960fcf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s801/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>recommend acquisition programs to be selected for the pilot program established under subsection (a);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e960fd0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s801/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>recommend criteria for the consideration of types of commercial products, commercial services, or nondevelopmental items that can used as an alternative to a product or service to be specifically developed for a selected acquisition program; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e960fd1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s801/b/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>identify, to the maximum extent practicable at each milestone established for each selected acquisition program, intellectual property evaluation techniques to obtain quantitative and qualitative analysis of intellectual property during the procurement, production and deployment, and operations and support phases for the each selected acquisition program.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e960fd2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s801/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Assessment of commercial valuation techniques for intellectual property for use by the Department of Defense.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e960fd3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s801/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Assessment of the feasibility of agency-level oversight to standardize intellectual property evaluation practices and procedures.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e960fd4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s801/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>Assessment of contracting mechanisms to speed delivery of intellectual property to the Armed Forces or reduce sustainment costs.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e960fd5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s801/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>Assessment of agency acquisition planning to ensure procurement of appropriate intellectual property deliverables and intellectual property rights necessary for Government-planned sustainment activities.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e960fd6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s801/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><chapeau>Engagement with the private sector to—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e960fd7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s801/b/6/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>support the development of strategies and program requirements to aid in acquisition planning for intellectual property;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e960fd8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s801/b/6/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>support the development and improvement of intellectual property strategies as part of life-cycle sustainment plans; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e960fd9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s801/b/6/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>propose and implement alternative and innovative methods of intellectual property valuation, prioritization, and evaluation techniques for intellectual property.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e960fda-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s801/b/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e960fdb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e960fdc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>Recommendations to the relevant program manager of an acquisition program selected under subsection (a), including evaluation techniques and contracting mechanisms for acquisition and sustainment activities.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e960fdd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s801/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e960fde-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than November 1, 2020, and annually thereafter through November 1, 2023, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretaries concerned, shall submit to the congressional defense committees a joint report on the pilot program conducted under this section.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e960fdf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p></sidenote> The report shall, at a minimum, include—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e960fe0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s801/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>a description of the acquisition programs selected by the Secretary concerned;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e960fe1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s801/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>a description of the specific activities in subsection (c) that were performed under each program;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e960fe2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s801/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>an assessment of the effectiveness of the activities;<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1483">133 STAT. 1483</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e960fe3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s801/c/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>an assessment of improvements to acquisition or sustainment activities related to the pilot program; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e960fe4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s801/c/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>an assessment of the results related to the pilot program, including any cost savings and improvement to mission success during the operations and support phase of the selected acquisition program.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e45079" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s802" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="802">SEC. 802. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e960fe5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2305">10 USC 2305 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>PILOT PROGRAM TO USE ALPHA CONTRACTING TEAMS FOR COMPLEX REQUIREMENTS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e965e06-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s802/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="y3e965e07-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s802/a/1"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The Secretary of Defense shall select at least 2, and up to 5, initiatives to participate in a pilot to use teams that, with the advice of expert third parties, focus on the development of complex contract technical requirements for services, with each team focusing on developing achievable technical requirements that are appropriately valued and identifying the most effective acquisition strategy to achieve those requirements.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e965e08-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s802/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e965e09-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e965e0a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Notifications.</p></sidenote><content>The Secretary shall develop metrics for tracking progress of the program at improving quality and acquisition cycle time.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e965e0b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s802/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Development of Criteria and Initiatives</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="y3e965e0c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s802/b/1"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Not later than February 1, 2020, the Secretary of Defense shall establish the pilot program and notify the congressional defense committees of the criteria used to select initiatives and the metrics used to track progress.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e965e0d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s802/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Not later than May 1, 2020, the Secretary shall notify the congressional defense committees of the initiatives selected for the program.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e965e0e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s802/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e965e0f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Briefing.</p></sidenote><content>Not later than December 1, 2020, the Secretary shall brief the congressional defense committees on the progress of the selected initiatives, including the progress of the initiatives at improving quality and acquisition cycle time according to the metrics developed under subsection (a)(2).</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e45138" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s803" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="803">SEC. 803. </num><heading>FAILURE TO PROVIDE OTHER THAN CERTIFIED COST OR PRICING DATA UPON REQUEST.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3e968520-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2306a/d">Section 2306a(d) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e968521-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s803/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following: “<quotedText>Contracting officers shall not determine the price of a contract or subcontract to be fair and reasonable based solely on historical prices paid by the Government.</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e968522-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s803/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> paragraph (2) as paragraph (3); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e968523-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s803/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after paragraph (1) the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3e96d344-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Ineligibility for award</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="inline" id="y3e96d345-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>In the event the contracting officer is unable to determine proposed prices are fair and reasonable by any other means, an offeror who fails to make a good faith effort to comply with a reasonable request to submit data in accordance with paragraph (1) is ineligible for award unless the head of the contracting activity, or the designee of the head of contracting activity, determines that it is in the best interest of the Government to make the award to that offeror, based on consideration of pertinent factors, including the following:</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e96d346-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>The effort to obtain the data.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e96d347-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>Availability of other sources of supply of the item or service.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e96d348-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>The urgency or criticality of the Government’s need for the item or service.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1484">133 STAT. 1484</page></content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e96d349-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>Reasonableness of the price of the contract, subcontract, or modification of the contract or subcontract based on information available to the contracting officer.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e96d34a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">“(v) </num><content>Rationale or justification made by the offeror for not providing the requested data.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e96d34b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="vi">“(vi) </num><content>Risk to the Government if award is not made.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3e96d34c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B)</num><clause class="inline" id="y3e96d34d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>Any new determination made by the head of the contracting activity under subparagraph (A) shall be reported to the Principal Director, Defense Pricing and Contracting on a quarterly basis.</content></clause> <clause class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3e96d34e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e96d34f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reports.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e96d350-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><content>The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, or a designee, shall produce an annual report identifying offerors that have denied multiple requests for submission of uncertified cost or pricing data over the preceding three-year period, but nevertheless received an award.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e96d351-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analysis.</p></sidenote> The report shall identify products or services offered by such offerors that should undergo should-cost analysis. The Secretary of Defense may include a notation on such offerors in the system used by the Federal Government to monitor or record contractor past performance.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e96d352-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e96d353-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Strategies.</p></sidenote> The Under Secretary shall assess the extent to which these offerors are sole source providers within the defense industrial base and shall develop strategies to incentivize new entrants into the industrial base to increase the availability of other sources of supply for the product or service.”</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d159904e45258" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s804" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="804">SEC. 804. </num><heading>COMPTROLLER GENERAL REPORT ON PRICE REASONABLENESS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3e972174-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Not later than March 31, 2021, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the congressional defense committees, the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report on the efforts of the Secretary of Defense to secure data relating to the price reasonableness of offers from offerors. The report shall include a review of—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e972175-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the number of, and justification for, any waiver of requirements for submission of certified cost or pricing data for sole source contracts for spare parts issued during fiscal years 2015 through 2019 pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2306a/b/1/C">section 2306a(b)(1)(C) of title 10, United States Code</ref>;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e972176-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the number of, and justification for, any exception to the requirements for submission of certified cost or pricing data for sole source contracts for spare parts provided during fiscal years 2015 through 2019 pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2306a/b/1/B">section 2306a(b)(1)(B) of title 10, United States Code</ref>;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e972177-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>the number of contracts awarded for which a request for cost or pricing data, including data other than certified cost or pricing data, to determine price reasonableness was denied by an offeror at the time of award;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e972178-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><chapeau>actions taken by the Secretary if an offeror refused to provide requested data described in paragraph (2), including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e972179-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/4/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>whether the contracting officer included a notation in the system used by the Federal Government to monitor or record contractor past performance regarding the refusal of an offeror to provide such data;<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1485">133 STAT. 1485</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e97217a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s804/4/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>any strategies developed by the Secretary to acquire the good that was the subject of a contract for which the offeror refused to provide such data in the future without the need for such a waiver.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </section> <section id="d159904e45306" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s805" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="805">SEC. 805. </num><heading>LIMITATION ON TRANSFER OF FUNDS RELATED TO COST OVERRUNS AND COST UNDERRUNS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e97488b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s805/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 828(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (<ref href="/us/pl/114/92">Public Law 114–92</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2430">10 U.S.C. 2430 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>For each of fiscal years 2018 through 2022</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>For fiscal years 2018 and 2019</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e97488c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s805/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Technical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 825 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/91">Public Law 115–91</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/131/1466">131 Stat. 1466</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2430">10 U.S.C. 2430 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e97488d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s805/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e97488e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Repeal.</p></sidenote><content>by repealing subsection (b); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e97488f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s805/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(a) <headingText class="smallCaps">In General.—</headingText></quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e45378" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s806" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="806">SEC. 806. </num><heading>STANDARDIZING DATA COLLECTION AND REPORTING ON USE OF SOURCE SELECTION PROCEDURES BY FEDERAL AGENCIES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e976fa0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s806/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Repeal of Government Accountability Office Reporting Requirements on Use of Lowest Price Technically Acceptable Source Selection Criteria</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e9796b1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s806/a/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Department of defense</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 813 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (<ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2305">10 U.S.C. 2305 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> subsection (d).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e9796b2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s806/a/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Other agencies</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 880 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/232">Public Law 115–232</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/132/1910">132 Stat. 1910</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t41/s3701">41 U.S.C. 3701 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> subsection (d) and <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsection (e) as subsection (d).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e9796b3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s806/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e9796b4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t41/s1122">41 USC 1122 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Revision to the Federal Procurement Data System</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e9796b5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e9796b6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p></sidenote>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator of General Services, in coordination with the Administrator for Federal Procurement Policy, shall direct appropriate revisions to the Federal procurement data system established pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t41/s1122/a/4">section 1122(a)(4) of title 41, United States Code</ref> (or any successor system), to facilitate the collection of complete, timely, and reliable data on the source selection processes used by Federal agencies for the contract actions being reported in the system. The Administrator of General Services shall ensure that data are collected—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e9796b7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s806/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>at a minimum, on the usage of the lowest price technically acceptable contracting methods and best value contracting methods process; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e9796b8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s806/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>on all applicable contracting actions, including task orders or delivery orders issued under indefinite delivery-indefinite quantity contracts.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e45472" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s807" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="807">SEC. 807. </num><heading>DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE USE OF FIXED-PRICE CONTRACTS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e97e4d9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s807/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Department of Defense Review</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e97e4da-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s807/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment shall review how the Department of Defense informs decisions to use fixed-price contracts to support broader acquisition objectives to ensure that such decisions are made strategically and consistently. The review <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1486">133 STAT. 1486</page> should include decisions on the use of the various types of fixed price contracts, including fixed-price incentive contracts.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e97e4db-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s807/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e97e4dc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than February 1, 2020, the Under Secretary shall brief the congressional defense committees on the findings of the review required under paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e97e4dd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s807/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Comptroller General Report</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e97e4de-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s807/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than February 1, 2021, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the Department of Defense’s use of fixed-price contracts, including different types of fixed-price contracts.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e97e4df-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s807/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e97e4e0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report required under paragraph (1) shall include the following elements:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e97e4e1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s807/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>A description of the extent to which fixed-price contracts have been used over time and the conditions in which they are used.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e97e4e2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s807/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>An assessment of the effects of the decisions to use fixed-price contract types, such as any additional costs or savings or efficiencies in contract administration.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e97e4e3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s807/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>An assessment of how decisions to use various types of fixed-price contracts affects the contract closeout process.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e97e4e4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s807/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e97e4e5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2762">22 USC 2762 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Delayed Implementation of Regulations Requiring the Use of Fixed-Price Contracts for Foreign Military Sales</inline>.—</heading><content>The<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e97e4e6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective date.</p></sidenote> regulations prescribed pursuant to section 830(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (<ref href="/us/pl/114/328">Public Law 114–328</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2762">22 U.S.C. 2762 note</ref>) shall not take effect until December 31, 2020. The regulations as so prescribed shall take into account the findings of the review conducted under subsection (a)(1).</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e45579" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s808" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="808">SEC. 808. </num><heading>REPEAL OF CONTINUATION OF DATA RIGHTS DURING CHALLENGES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e980bf7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s808/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Repeal</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 866 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/232">Public Law 115–232</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/132/1901">132 Stat. 1901</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2321">10 U.S.C. 2321</ref>) is <amendingAction type="repeal">repealed</amendingAction>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e980bf8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s808/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Restoration of Amended Provision</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (i) of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2321">section 2321 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><clause class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e983309-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Rights and Liability Upon Final Disposition</inline>.—</heading><subclause class="inline" id="y3e98330a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>If, upon final disposition, the contracting officer’s challenge to the use or release restriction is sustained—</chapeau><item class="fontsize10" id="y3e98330b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>the restriction shall be cancelled; and</content></item> <item class="fontsize10" id="y3e98330c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>if the asserted restriction is found not to be substantially justified, the contractor or subcontractor asserting the restriction shall be liable to the United States for payment of the cost to the United States of reviewing the asserted restriction and the fees and other expenses (as defined in section 2412(d)(2)(A) of title 28) incurred by the United States in challenging the asserted restriction, unless special circumstances would make such payment unjust.</content></item> </subclause> <subclause class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e98330d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>If, upon final disposition, the contracting officer’s challenge to the use or release restriction is not sustained—</chapeau><item class="fontsize10" id="y3e98330e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>the United States shall continue to be bound by the restriction; and</content></item> <item class="fontsize10" id="y3e98330f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>the United States shall be liable for payment to the party asserting the restriction for fees and other expenses (as <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1487">133 STAT. 1487</page> defined in section 2412(d)(2)(A) of title 28) incurred by the party asserting the restriction in defending the asserted restriction if the challenge by the United States is found not to be made in good faith.”</content></item> </subclause> </clause> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e45666" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s809" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="809">SEC. 809. </num><heading>REPEAL OF AUTHORITY TO WAIVE ACQUISITION LAWS TO ACQUIRE VITAL NATIONAL SECURITY CAPABILITIES.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 806 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (<ref href="/us/pl/114/92">Public Law 114–92</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2302">10 U.S.C. 2302 note</ref>) is <amendingAction type="repeal">repealed</amendingAction>.</content></section> <section id="d159904e45683" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s810" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="810">SEC. 810. </num><heading>REPEAL OF THE DEFENSE COST ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e985a20-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s810/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Repeal</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s190">Section 190 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, is <amendingAction type="repeal">repealed</amendingAction>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e985a21-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stA/s810/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 7 of such title<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e985a22-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s171">10 USC 171</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the item relating to section 190.</content></subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d159904e45726" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stB" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading>Amendments to General Contracting Authorities, Procedures, and Limitations</heading> <section id="d159904e45731" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stB/s815" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="815">SEC. 815. </num><heading>MODIFICATION OF DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONAL TEST AND EVALUATION REPORT.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3e988133-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s139/h">Section 139(h) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e988134-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stB/s815/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in paragraph (2), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, through January 31, 2021</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, through January 31, 2025</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e988135-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stB/s815/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="amend">amending</amendingAction> paragraph (5) to read as follows:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e988136-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><content>The Director shall solicit comments from the Secretaries of the military departments on each report of the Director to Congress under this section and include any comments as an appendix to the Director’s report.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e988137-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote> The Director shall determine the amount of time available for the Secretaries to comment on the draft report on a case by case basis, and consider the extent to which substantive discussions have already been held between the Director and the military department. The Director shall reserve the right to issue the report without comment from a military department if the department’s comments are not received within the time provided, and shall indicate any such omission in the report.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d159904e45777" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stB/s816" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="816">SEC. 816. </num><heading>MODIFICATION OF WRITTEN APPROVAL REQUIREMENT FOR TASK AND DELIVERY ORDER SINGLE CONTRACT AWARDS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3e98cf58-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2304a/d/3">Section 2304a(d)(3) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e98cf59-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stB/s816/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in subparagraph (B), by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> clauses (i) and (ii) as subclauses (I) and (II), respectively;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e98cf5a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stB/s816/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subparagraphs (A), (B), (C), and (D) as clauses (i), (ii), (iii), and (iv), respectively;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e98cf5b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stB/s816/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>No task or delivery order contract</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(A) Except as provided under subparagraph (B), no task or delivery order contract</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e98cf5c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stB/s816/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subparagraph:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e98cf5d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e98cf5e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>A task or delivery order contract in an amount estimated to exceed $100,000,000 (including all options) may be awarded to a single source without the written determination otherwise required under subparagraph (A) if the head of the agency has <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1488">133 STAT. 1488</page> made a written determination pursuant to section 2304(c) of this title that procedures other than competitive procedures may be used for the awarding of such contract.”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d159904e45843" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stB/s817" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="817">SEC. 817. </num><heading>RESPONSIBILITY FOR DATA ANALYSIS AND REQUIREMENTS VALIDATION FOR SERVICES CONTRACTS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e98f66f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stB/s817/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2329">Section 2329 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e98f670-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stB/s817/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (a), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, acting through the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) and Director of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>Secretary of Defense</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e98f671-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stB/s817/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (b), in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, acting through the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) and Director of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>Secretary of Defense</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e98f672-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stB/s817/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>in subsection (c)(2)(A), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, acting through the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) and Director of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>Secretary of Defense</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e98f673-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stB/s817/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 818(b) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/232">Public Law 115–232</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/132/1852">132 Stat. 1852</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) and Director of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e45915" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stB/s818" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="818">SEC. 818. </num><heading>DOCUMENTATION OF MARKET RESEARCH RELATED TO COMMERCIAL ITEM DETERMINATIONS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e994494-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stB/s818/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Department of Defense Procurements</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e994495-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stB/s818/a/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2377/c">Section 2377(c) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e994496-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stB/s818/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> paragraph (4) as paragraph (5); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e994497-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stB/s818/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after paragraph (3) the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y3e994498-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>The head of an agency shall document the results of market research in a manner appropriate to the size and complexity of the acquisition.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e994499-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stB/s818/a/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming amendment related to prospective amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 836(d)(3)(C)(ii) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/232">Public Law 115–232</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e99449a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/stat/132/1867">132 Stat. 1867</ref>.</p></sidenote> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>in paragraph (4)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>in paragraph (5)</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e99449b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stB/s818/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Civilian Agency Procurements</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t41/s3307/d">Section 3307(d) of title 41, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e99449c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Documentation</inline>.—</heading><content>The head of the agency shall document the results of market research in a manner appropriate to the size and complexity of the acquisition.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e46025" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stB/s819" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="819">SEC. 819. </num><heading>AVAILABILITY OF DATA ON THE USE OF OTHER TRANSACTION AUTHORITY AND REPORT ON THE USE OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT PROTOTYPE PROJECTS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3e9992bd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 873 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/232">Public Law 115–232</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/132/1905">132 Stat. 1905</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2371">10 U.S.C. 2371 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e9992be-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stB/s819/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in subsection (b)—<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1489">133 STAT. 1489</page></chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e9992bf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stB/s819/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the period at the end and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>; and</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e9992c0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stB/s819/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>shall analyze</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following: <quotedContent>“shall—<paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y3e9992c1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>analyze”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e9992c2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stB/s819/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y3e9992c3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>make the data collected under subsection (a) accessible to any official designated by the Secretary of Defense for inclusion by such official in relevant reports made by such official.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e9992c4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stB/s819/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="amend">amending</amendingAction> subsection (c) to read as follows:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e99b8d5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report Required</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e99b8d6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than December 31, 2019, and annually thereafter through December 31, 2023, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the use of other transaction authority to carry out prototype projects during the preceding fiscal year.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e99b8d7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Summary.</p></sidenote> Each report shall summarize the data collected under subsection (a) on the nature and extent of each such use of the authority, including a description—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e99b8d8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>of the participants to an agreement entered into pursuant to the authority of subsection (a) of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2371b">section 2371b of title 10, United States Code</ref>, or a follow-on contract or transaction entered into pursuant to the authority of subsection (f) of such section;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e99b8d9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>of the quantity of prototype projects to be produced pursuant to such an agreement, follow-on contract, or transaction;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e99b8da-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>of the amount of payments made pursuant to each such agreement, follow-on contract, or transaction;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e99b8db-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>of the purpose, description, and status of prototype projects carried out pursuant to each such agreement, follow-on contract, or transaction; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e99b8dc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><content>including case examples, of the successes and challenges with using the authority of such subsection (a) or (f).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e99b8dd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Form of report</inline>.—</heading><content>A report required under this subsection shall be submitted in unclassified form without any designation relating to dissemination control, but may contain a classified annex.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d159904e46172" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stB/s820" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="820">SEC. 820. </num><heading>NOTIFICATION OF NAVY PROCUREMENT PRODUCTION DISRUPTIONS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e9a06fe-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stB/s820/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch137">Chapter 137 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new section:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y3e9a06ff-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="2339b">“§ 2339b.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e9a0700-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2339b">10 USC 2339b</ref>.</p></sidenote> Notification of Navy procurement production disruptions</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e9a0701-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e9a0702-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e9a0703-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Requirement for Contractor To Provide Notice of Delays</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of the Navy shall require prime contractors of any Navy procurement program funded under either the Shipbuilding and Conversion, Navy account or the Other Procurement, Navy account to report within 15 calendar days any stop work order or other manufacturing disruption of 15 calendar days or more, by the prime contractor or any subcontractor, to the respective program manager and Navy technical authority.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1490">133 STAT. 1490</page></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e9a0704-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Quarterly Reports</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of the Navy shall submit to the congressional defense committees not later than 15 calendar days after the end of each quarter of a fiscal year a report listing all notifications made pursuant to subsection (a) during the preceding quarter.”</content></subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e9a0705-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stB/s820/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch137">chapter 137 of title 10, United States Code</ref>,<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e9a0706-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2301">10 USC 2301</ref> prec.<?GPOvSpace 04?></p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after the item relating to section 2339a the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“2339b. </designator> <label>Notification of Navy procurement production disruptions.”.</label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e46269" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stB/s821" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="821">SEC. 821. </num><heading>MODIFICATION TO ACQUISITION AUTHORITY OF THE COMMANDER OF THE UNITED STATES CYBER COMMAND.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 807 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (<ref href="/us/pl/114/92">Public Law 114–92</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2224">10 U.S.C. 2224 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>on new contract efforts</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>may not obligate or expend more than $75,000,000</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d159904e46288" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stB/s822" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="822">SEC. 822. </num><heading>EXTENSION OF NEVER CONTRACT WITH THE ENEMY.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 841(n) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (<ref href="/us/pl/113/291">Public Law 113–291</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2302">10 U.S.C. 2302 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2021</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2023</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d159904e46310" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stB/s823" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="823">SEC. 823. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e9a2e17-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2304">10 USC 2304 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>MODIFICATION OF JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL REQUIREMENT FOR CERTAIN DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE CONTRACTS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e9a7c38-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stB/s823/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Modification of Justification and Approval Requirement</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Notwithstanding section 811 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (<ref href="/us/pl/111/84">Public Law 111–84</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/123/2405">123 Stat. 2405</ref>)—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e9a7c39-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stB/s823/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>no justification and approval is required under such section for a sole-source contract awarded by the Department of Defense in a covered procurement for an amount not exceeding $100,000,000; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e9a7c3a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stB/s823/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>for purposes of subsections (a)(2) and (c)(3)(A) of such section, the appropriate official designated to approve the justification for a sole-source contract awarded by the Department of Defense in a covered procurement exceeding $100,000,000 is the official designated in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2304/f/1/B/ii">section 2304(f)(1)(B)(ii) of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e9a7c3b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stB/s823/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e9a7c3c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Guidance</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall issue guidance to implement the authority under subsection (a).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e9a7c3d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stB/s823/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Comptroller General Review</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e9a7c3e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stB/s823/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Data tracking and collection</inline>.—</heading><content>The Department of Defense shall track the use of the authority as modified by subsection (a) and make the data available to the Comptroller General for purposes of the report required under paragraph (2).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e9a7c3f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stB/s823/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than March 1, 2022, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit a report to the congressional defense committees on the use of the authority as modified by subsection (a) through the end of fiscal year 2021. The report shall include—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e9a7c40-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stB/s823/c/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e9a7c41-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Review.</p></sidenote><content>a review of the financial effect of the change to the justification and approval requirement in subsection <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1491">133 STAT. 1491</page> (a) on the native corporations and businesses and associated native communities;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e9a7c42-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stB/s823/c/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>a description of the nature and extent of contracts excluded from the justification and approval requirement by subsection (a); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e9a7c43-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stB/s823/c/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>other matters the Comptroller General deems appropriate.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e46410" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stB/s824" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="824">SEC. 824. </num><heading>EXTENSION OF SUNSET RELATING TO FEDERAL DATA CENTER CONSOLIDATION INITIATIVE.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Subsection (e) of section 834 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (<ref href="/us/usc/t44/s3601">44 U.S.C. 3601 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>2020</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>2022</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d159904e46430" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stB/s825" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="825">SEC. 825. </num><heading>PILOT PROGRAM TO ACCELERATE CONTRACTING AND PRICING PROCESSES.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3e9aa354-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 890 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/232">Public Law 115–232</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/132/1919">132 Stat. 1919</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2306a">10 U.S.C. 2306a note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e9aca65-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stB/s825/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> subsection (b);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e9aca66-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stB/s825/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsections (c) and (d) as subsections (b) and (c), respectively;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e9aca67-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stB/s825/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>in subsection (b), as redesignated by paragraph (2), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and an assessment of whether the program should be continued or expanded</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e9aca68-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stB/s825/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>in subsection (c), as so redesignated, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>January 2, 2021</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>January 2, 2023</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d159904e46488" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stB/s826" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="826">SEC. 826. </num><heading>UNIFORMITY IN APPLICATION OF MICRO-PURCHASE THRESHOLD TO CERTAIN TASK OR DELIVERY ORDERS.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t41/s4106/c">Section 4106(c) of title 41, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>$2,500</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the micro-purchase threshold under section 1902 of this title</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d159904e46507" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stB/s827" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="827">SEC. 827. </num><heading>REQUIREMENT FOR COST ESTIMATES ON MODELS OF COMMERCIAL E-COMMERCE PORTAL PROGRAM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e9af179-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stB/s827/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e9af17a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>In implementing section 846 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/91">Public Law 115–91</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t41/s1901">41 U.S.C. 1901 note</ref>), the Administrator of General Services shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees, not later than one year after the first contract is awarded pursuant to such section, a cost estimate for the three models for commercial e-commerce portals identified in section 4.1 of “Procurement Through Commercial E-Commerce Portals Phase II Report: Market Research & Consultation” issued by the Administrator in April 2019.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e9af17b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stB/s827/b" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term “<term>appropriate congressional committees</term>” means the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e9af17c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stB/s827/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e9af17d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stB/s827/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e9af17e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stB/s827/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship of the Senate and the Committee on Small Business of the House of Representatives.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1492">133 STAT. 1492</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d159904e46560" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stC" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="C">Subtitle C—</num><heading>Provisions Relating to Major Defense Acquisition Programs</heading> <section id="d159904e46565" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stC/s830" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="830">SEC. 830. </num><heading>MODIFICATION OF REQUIREMENTS FOR REPORTING TO CONGRESS ON CERTAIN ACQUISITION PROGRAMS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e9b3f9f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stC/s830/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Modification of Report to Congress</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2432">Section 2432 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e9b3fa0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stC/s830/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (b)(1), by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> after “<quotedText>major defense acquisition programs</quotedText>” the following: “<quotedText>and any program that is estimated by the Secretary of Defense to require an eventual total expenditure for research, development, test, and evaluation of more than $300,000,000 (based on fiscal year 1990 constant dollars) or an eventual total expenditure for procurement, including all planned increments or spirals, of more than $1,800,000,000 (based on fiscal year 1990 constant dollars)</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e9b3fa1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stC/s830/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subsections:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e9b66b2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Form of Report</inline>.—</heading><content>A Selected Acquisition Report required under this section shall be submitted in unclassified form without any designation relating to dissemination control, but may contain a classified annex.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e9b66b3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="j">“(j) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Termination</inline>.—</heading><content>The requirements under this section shall terminate after the final submission covering fiscal year 2021.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e9b66b4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stC/s830/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Proposal for Reports on Acquisition Programs and Activities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e9b66b5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e9b66b6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Methodology.</p></sidenote>Not later than October 15, 2020, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a proposal for an alternative methodology for reporting on all acquisition programs that includes—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e9b66b7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stC/s830/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>conforming changes from the most recent update of Department of Defense Directive 5000.01 (The Defense Acquisition System) and Department of Defense Instruction 5000.02 (Operation of the Defense Acquisition System);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e9b66b8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stC/s830/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the reporting requirements relating to Selected Acquisition Reports under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2432">section 2432 of title 10, United States Code</ref>;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e9b66b9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stC/s830/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>the reporting requirements relating to unit costs under section 2433 of such title; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e9b66ba-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stC/s830/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>the reporting requirements for acquisition programs that use alternative acquisition pathways or tailored acquisition procedures.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e46662" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stC/s831" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="831">SEC. 831. </num><heading>PILOT PROGRAM TO STREAMLINE DECISION-MAKING PROCESSES FOR WEAPON SYSTEMS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e9b8dcb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stC/s831/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e9b8dcc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e9b8dcd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e9b8dce-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Candidate Acquisition Programs</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than February 1, 2020, each Service Acquisition Executive shall recommend to the Secretary of Defense at least one major defense acquisition program for a pilot program to include tailored measures to streamline the entire milestone decision process, with the results evaluated and reported for potential wider use.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e9bb4df-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stC/s831/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each pilot program selected pursuant to subsection (a) shall include the following elements:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e9bb4e0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stC/s831/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Delineating the appropriate information needed to support milestone decisions, assuring program accountability and oversight, which should be based on the business case principles needed for well-informed milestone decisions, including user-defined requirements, reasonable acquisition and life-cycle cost estimates, and a knowledge-based acquisition plan for maturing <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1493">133 STAT. 1493</page> technologies, stabilizing the program design, and ensuring key manufacturing processes are in control.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e9bb4e1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stC/s831/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>Developing an efficient process for providing this information to the milestone decision authority by—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e9bb4e2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stC/s831/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>minimizing any reviews between the program office and the different functional staff offices within each chain of command level; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e9bb4e3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stC/s831/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>establishing frequent, regular interaction between the program office and milestone decision makers, in lieu of documentation reviews, to help expedite the process.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e46716" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stC/s832" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="832">SEC. 832. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e9bb4e4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2366a">10 USC 2366a note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES PURSUANT TO MATERIEL DEVELOPMENT DECISIONS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e9c5125-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stC/s832/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e9c5126-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e9c7837-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Update.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e9c7838-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Study.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Timeline</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall update existing guidance for analyses of alternatives conducted pursuant to a materiel development decision for a major defense acquisition program to incorporate the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e9c7839-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stC/s832/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e9c783a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><content>Study completion within nine months.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e9c783b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stC/s832/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Study guidance issued by the Director, Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation of a scope designed to provide for reasonable completion of the study within the nine-month period.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e9c783c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stC/s832/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e9c783d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Procedures.</p></sidenote><chapeau>Procedures for waiver of the timeline requirements of this subsection on a case-by-case basis if—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e9c783e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stC/s832/a/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the subject of the analysis is of extreme technical complexity;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e9c783f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stC/s832/a/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>collection of additional intelligence is required to inform the analysis;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e9c7840-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stC/s832/a/3/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>insufficient technical expertise is available to complete the analysis; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e9c7841-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stC/s832/a/3/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e9c7842-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>the Secretary determines that there other sufficient reasons for delay of the analysis.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e9c7843-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stC/s832/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reporting</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>If an analysis of alternatives cannot be completed within the allotted time, or a waiver is used, the Secretary shall report to the congressional defense committees the following information:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e9c7844-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stC/s832/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e9c7845-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Waiver.</p></sidenote><content>For a waiver, the basis for use of the waivers, including the reasons why the study cannot be completed within the allotted time.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e9c7846-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stC/s832/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e9c7847-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Study.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e9c7848-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Estimates.</p></sidenote><chapeau>For a study estimated to take more than nine months—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e9c7849-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stC/s832/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>an estimate of when the analysis will be completed;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e9c784a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stC/s832/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>an estimate of any additional costs to complete the analysis; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e9c784b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stC/s832/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>other relevant information pertaining to the analysis and its completion.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e9c784c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stC/s832/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report on Analyses of Alternatives</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e9c784d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stC/s832/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Assessment</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e9c784e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stC/s832/c/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment shall engage with an independent entity, including under the Program for Acquisition Innovation Research, to assess the conduct of analyses of alternatives.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e9c784f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stC/s832/c/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The assessment required under subparagraph (A) shall—<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1494">133 STAT. 1494</page></chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e9c7850-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stC/s832/c/1/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>assess the time required to complete analyses of alternatives within the Department of Defense completed over the last five fiscal years, as compared with best practices;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e9c7851-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stC/s832/c/1/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e9c7852-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e9c7853-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>provide recommendations and policy options to improve analyses of alternatives; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e9c7854-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stC/s832/c/1/B/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>discuss any other matters as identified by the Under Secretary.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e9c7855-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stC/s832/c/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Access to data</inline>.—</heading><content>The Under Secretary shall ensure that the independent entity is provided access to the data, information, and resources necessary to complete the required analyses and assessment.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e9c7856-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stC/s832/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e9c7857-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Review.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report including the assessment required under paragraph (1) and a review and assessment by the Under Secretary of the findings made in the assessment.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e46906" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stC/s833" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="833">SEC. 833. </num><heading>NAVAL VESSEL CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BEFORE MILESTONE B APPROVAL.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3e9c9f68-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2366b/a">Section 2366b(a) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e9c9f69-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stC/s833/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in paragraph (3)(O), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>; and</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> a semicolon;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e9c9f6a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stC/s833/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in paragraph (4), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the period at the end and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>; and</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e9c9f6b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stC/s833/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3e9c9f6c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><content>in the case of a naval vessel program, certifies compliance with the requirements of section 8669b of this title.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d159904e46960" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stD" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="D">Subtitle D—</num><heading>Provisions Relating to the Acquisition System</heading> <section id="d159904e46965" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stD/s835" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="835">SEC. 835. </num><heading>EXTRAMURAL ACQUISITION INNOVATION AND RESEARCH ACTIVITIES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e9d3bad-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stD/s835/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Extramural Acquisition Innovation and Research Activities</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e9d3bae-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stD/s835/a/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch139">Chapter 139 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after section 2361 the following new section:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y3e9db0df-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="2361a">“§ 2361a.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e9db0e0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2361a">10 USC 2361a</ref>.</p></sidenote> Extramural acquisition innovation and research activities</heading><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e9db0e1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e9db0e2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense, acting through the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment and in coordination with the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, shall establish and maintain extramural acquisition innovation and research activities as described in subsection (d), which shall include an acquisition research organization within a civilian college or university that is not owned or operated by the Federal Government that is established to provide and maintain essential research and development capabilities through a long-term strategic relationship with the Department of Defense.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e9db0e3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e9db0e4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analyses.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Goals</inline>.—</heading><content>The goal of any activity conducted pursuant to this section shall be to provide academic analyses and policy alternatives for innovation in defense acquisition policies and practices <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1495">133 STAT. 1495</page> to policymakers in the Federal Government by using a variety of means intended to widely disseminate research findings from such an activity, in addition to executing demonstration and pilot programs of innovative acquisition policies and practices.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e9db0e5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Director</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e9db0e6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e9db0e7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Appointment</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than June 1, 2020, the Secretary of Defense shall appoint an individual from civilian life to serve as the director for the extramural acquisition innovation and research activities required by this section (referred to in this section as the ‘Director’).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e9db0e8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Term</inline>.—</heading><content>The Director shall serve a term of five years.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e9dd7f9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Activities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The activities described in this subsection are as follows:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e9dd7fa-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>Research on past and current defense acquisition policies and practices, commercial and international best practices, and the application of new technologies and analytical capabilities to improve acquisition policies and practices.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e9dd7fb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>Pilot programs to prototype and demonstrate new acquisition practices for potential transition to wider use in the Department of Defense.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e9dd7fc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e9dd7fd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Data.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e9dd7fe-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p></sidenote><content>Establishment of data repositories and development of analytical capabilities, in coordination with the Chief Data Officer of the Department of Defense, to enable researchers and acquisition professionals to access and analyze historical data sets to support research and new policy and practice development.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e9dd7ff-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><chapeau>Executive education to—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e9dd800-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>support acquisition workforce development, including for early career, mid-career, and senior leaders; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e9dd801-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>provide appropriate education on acquisition issues to non-acquisition professionals.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e9dd802-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e9dd803-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Review.</p></sidenote><chapeau>On an ongoing basis, a review of the implementation of recommendations contained in relevant Department of Defense and private sector studies on acquisition policies and practices, including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e9dd804-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>for recommendations for the enactment of legislation, identify the extent to which the recommendations have been enacted into law by Congress;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e9dd805-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>for recommendations for the issuance of regulations, identify the extent to which the recommendations have been adopted through the issuance or revision of regulations;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e9dd806-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>for recommendations for revisions to policies and procedures in the executive branch, identify the extent to which the recommendations have been adopted through issuance of an appropriate implementing directive or other form of guidance; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e9dd807-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>for recommendations for the resources required to implement recommendations contained in relevant Department of Defense and private sector studies on acquisition policies and practices.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e9dd808-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">“(6) </num><content>Engagement with researchers and acquisition professionals in the Department of Defense, as appropriate.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e9dd809-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Funding</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Secretary may use amounts available in the Defense Acquisition <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1496">133 STAT. 1496</page> Workforce and Development Account to carry out the requirements of this section.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e9dd80a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">“(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than September 30, 2021, and annually thereafter, the Director shall submit to the Secretary of Defense and the congressional defense committees a report describing the activities conducted under this section during the previous year.”</content></subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e9dd80b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stD/s835/a/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e9dd80c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2351">10 USC 2351</ref> prec.<?GPOvSpace 04?></p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after the item relating to section 2361 the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“2361a. </designator> <label>Extramural acquisition innovation and research activities.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e9dd80d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stD/s835/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e9dd80e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2361a">10 USC 2361a note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Implementation</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e9dd80f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stD/s835/a/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Deadline</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than March 1, 2020, the Secretary of Defense shall establish the extramural acquisition innovation and research activities required by <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2361a">section 2361a of title 10, United States Code</ref> (as added by this subsection).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e9dd810-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stD/s835/a/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e9dd811-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stD/s835/a/3/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than January 1, 2021, the Director of the extramural acquisition innovation and research activities appointed under such section shall submit to the Secretary of Defense a report setting forth a plan, proposed budget, and schedule for execution of such activities.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e9dd812-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stD/s835/a/3/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Transmittal</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than February 1, 2021, the Secretary of Defense shall transmit the report required under clause (i), together with whatever comments the Secretary considers appropriate, to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e9dd813-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stD/s835/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e9dd814-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2361a">10 USC 2361a note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Records of the Section 809 Panel</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e9dd815-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stD/s835/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e9dd816-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer and maintenance of records</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than March 1, 2020, the records of the Section 809 Panel shall be transferred to, and shall be maintained by, the Defense Technical Information Center.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e9dd817-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stD/s835/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Status of records</inline>.—</heading><content>Working papers, records of interview, and any other draft work products generated for any purpose by the Section 809 Panel shall be covered by the deliberative process privilege exemption under paragraph (5) of <ref href="/us/usc/t5/s552/b">section 552(b) of title 5, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e9dd818-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stD/s835/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Availability</inline>.—</heading><content>To the maximum extent practicable, the Secretary shall make the records available to support activities conducted by the research organization described under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2361a">section 2361a of title 10, United States Code</ref> (as added by subsection (a)).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e9e2639-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stD/s835/b/4" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Section 809 panel defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this subsection, the term “<term>Section 809 Panel</term>” means the panel established by the Secretary of Defense pursuant to section 809 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (<ref href="/us/pl/114/92">Public Law 114–92</ref>).</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e47317" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stD/s836" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="836">SEC. 836. </num><heading>REPORT ON REALIGNMENT OF THE DEFENSE ACQUISITION SYSTEM TO IMPLEMENT ACQUISITION REFORMS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3e9e745a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  The Secretary of Defense shall include with the budget for fiscal year 2021, as submitted to Congress pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t31/s1105/a">section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code</ref>, a report on the progress <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1497">133 STAT. 1497</page> of implementing acquisition reform initiatives that have been enacted into law through Department of Defense regulations, Directives, Instructions, or other guidance. Such report shall include a description of—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e9e745b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stD/s836/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>how the Secretary will identify, quantify, assess, and manage acquisition program risks;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e9e745c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stD/s836/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>what changes have been made to systems for collecting and sharing data on acquisition programs, including how access to acquisition program data is managed; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e9e745d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stD/s836/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>updates to, or the implementation of, procedures for tailoring acquisition methods, including alternative acquisition pathways such as—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e9e745e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stD/s836/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the use of the “middle tier” of acquisition programs described under section 804 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (<ref href="/us/pl/114/92">Public Law 114–92</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2302">10 U.S.C. 2302 note</ref>);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e9e745f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stD/s836/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the alternative acquisition pathways established under section 805 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (<ref href="/us/pl/114/92">Public Law 114–92</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2302">10 U.S.C. 2302 note</ref>);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e9e7460-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stD/s836/3/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>a software acquisition pathway described under section 800 of this Act; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e9e7461-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stD/s836/3/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>the use of procedures to respond to urgent operational needs.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </section> <section id="d159904e47379" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stD/s837" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="837">SEC. 837. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e9e7462-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2302">10 USC 2302 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>REPORT AND LIMITATION ON THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS RELATING TO THE “MIDDLE TIER” OF ACQUISITION PROGRAMS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e9ec283-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stD/s837/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than December 15, 2019, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes the guidance required under section 804(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (<ref href="/us/pl/114/92">Public Law 114–92</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2302">10 U.S.C. 2302 note</ref>). The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment shall ensure such guidance includes the business case elements required by an acquisition program established pursuant to such guidance and the metrics required to assess the performance of such a program.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e9ec284-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stD/s837/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e9ec285-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stD/s837/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e9ec286-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective date.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Beginning on December 15, 2019, if the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment has not submitted the report required under subsection (a), not more than 75 percent of the funds specified in paragraph (2) may be obligated or expended until the date on which the report required under subsection (a) has been submitted.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e9ec287-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stD/s837/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Funds specified</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The funds specified in this paragraph are the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2020 for the Department of Defense that remain unobligated as of December 15, 2019, for the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e9ec288-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stD/s837/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>The execution of any acquisition program established pursuant to the guidance required under such section 804(a).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e9ec289-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stD/s837/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>The operations of the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research & Engineering.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e9ec28a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stD/s837/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>The operations of the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition & Sustainment.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1498">133 STAT. 1498</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e9ec28b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stD/s837/b/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>The operations of the Office of the Director of Cost Analysis and Program Evaluation.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e9ec28c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stD/s837/b/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>The operations of the offices of the service acquisition executives of the military departments.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e47463" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stD/s838" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="838">SEC. 838. </num><heading>REPORT ON INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY POLICY AND THE CADRE OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY EXPERTS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e9f37bd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stD/s838/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 802 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/91">Public Law 115–91</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/131/1450">131 Stat. 1450</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e9f5ece-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than December 15, 2019, the Secretary of Defense, acting through the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e9f5ecf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>the policy required in subsection (a) of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2322">section 2322 of title 10, United States Code</ref>;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e9f5ed0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>an identification of each member of the cadre of intellectual property experts required in subsection (b) of such section and the office to which such member belongs;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e9f5ed1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>a description of the leadership structure and the office that will manage the cadre of intellectual property experts; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e9f5ed2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e9f5ed3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><content>a description of the specific activities performed, and programs and efforts supported, by the cadre of intellectual property experts during the 12-month period preceding the date of the report.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e9f5ed4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stD/s838/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e9f5ed5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stD/s838/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e9f5ed6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective date.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2020 for the Department of Defense, not more than 75 percent may be obligated or expended for any of the offices described in paragraph (2) until the date on which the Secretary of Defense submits the report required under subsection (c) of section 802 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/91">Public Law 115–91</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/131/1450">131 Stat. 1450</ref>), as added by this section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e9f5ed7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stD/s838/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Offices described</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The offices described in this paragraph are as follows:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e9f5ed8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stD/s838/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e9f5ed9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stD/s838/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>The Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e9f5eda-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stD/s838/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>The Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development, and Acquisition.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e9f5edb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stD/s838/b/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>The Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e47585" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stD/s839" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="839">SEC. 839. </num><heading>GUIDANCE AND REPORTS RELATING TO COVERED DEFENSE BUSINESS SYSTEMS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e9fd40c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stD/s839/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Amendments to Guidance for Covered Defense Business Systems</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2222/d">Section 2222(d) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e9fd40d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stD/s839/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subsection (c)(1)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subsection (c)</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e9fd40e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stD/s839/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraphs:<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1499">133 STAT. 1499</page> <quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3e9fd40f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">“(7) </num><content>Policy to ensure a covered defense business system is in compliance with the Department’s auditability requirements.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3e9fd410-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">“(8) </num><content>Policy to ensure approvals required for the development of a covered defense business system.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3e9fd411-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stD/s839/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reports</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e9fd412-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stD/s839/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Guidance</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e9fd413-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stD/s839/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>not later than December 31, 2019, that includes the guidance required under paragraph (1) of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2222/c">section 2222(c) of title 10, United States Code</ref>; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e9fd414-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stD/s839/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>not later than March 31, 2020, that includes the guidance required under paragraph (2) of such section.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e9fd415-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stD/s839/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Information technology and defense business enterprise architecture</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e9fd416-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3e9fd417-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Notification.</p></sidenote>Not later than February 1, 2020, the Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a notification that the information technology enterprise architecture required under subparagraph (B) of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2222/e/4">section 2222(e)(4) of title 10, United States Code</ref>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e9fd418-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stD/s839/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>has been established, including a schedule for implementing the plan required under such subparagraph (B) and a schedule for integrating the defense business enterprise architecture into the information technology enterprise architecture (as required under subparagraph (A) of such section); or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3e9fd419-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stD/s839/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>has not been established, and include a schedule for—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e9fd41a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stD/s839/b/2/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>establishing such architecture;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e9fd41b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stD/s839/b/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>implementing the plan required under such subparagraph (B); and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3e9fd41c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stD/s839/b/2/B/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>integrating the defense business enterprise architecture into the information technology enterprise architecture (as required under subparagraph (A) of such section).</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e47715" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stD/s840" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="840">SEC. 840. </num><heading>IMPLEMENTATION GUIDANCE FOR USE OF A MODULAR OPEN SYSTEM APPROACH.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ea0223d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stD/s840/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Guidance for Program Capabilities Development and Acquisition Weapon System Design</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2446b">Section 2446b of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ea0223e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">“(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Implementation Guidance</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretaries of the military departments shall issue guidance to implement the requirements of this section.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ea0223f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stD/s840/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Guidance for Major System Interfaces</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2446c">Section 2446c of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ea02240-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stD/s840/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in paragraph (4), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and</quotedText>” at the end;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ea02241-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stD/s840/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in paragraph (5), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the period at the end and <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> “<quotedText>; and</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ea02242-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stD/s840/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3ea02243-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">“(6) </num><content>issue guidance to implement the requirements of this section.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1500">133 STAT. 1500</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e47803" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stD/s841" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="841">SEC. 841. </num><heading>LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR THE OFFICE OF THE CHIEF MANAGEMENT OFFICER OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3ea04954-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ea04955-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective date.</p></sidenote>Of the funds authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2020 for the Department of Defense, not more than 75 percent may be obligated or expended for the Office of the Chief Management Officer until the date on which the Chief Management Officer submits to the congressional defense committees—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ea04956-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stD/s841/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the certification of cost savings described in subparagraph (A) of section 921(b)(5) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/232">Public Law 115–232</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2222">10 U.S.C. 2222 note</ref>); or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ea04957-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stD/s841/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the notice and justification described in subparagraph (B) of such section.</content></paragraph> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d159904e47832" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="E">Subtitle E—</num><heading>Industrial Base Matters</heading> <section id="d159904e47837" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s845" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="845">SEC. 845. </num><heading>MODERNIZATION OF ACQUISITION PROCESSES TO ENSURE INTEGRITY OF INDUSTRIAL BASE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ea10ca8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s845/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch148/schII">Subchapter II of chapter 148 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new section:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y3ea29349-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658164"><num class="fontsize12" value="2509">“§ 2509.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ea2934a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2509">10 USC 2509</ref>.</p></sidenote> Modernization of acquisition processes to ensure integrity of industrial base</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ea2934b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Digitization and Modernization</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall streamline and digitize the existing Department of Defense approach for identifying and mitigating risks to the defense industrial base across the acquisition process, creating a continuous model that uses digital tools, technologies, and approaches designed to ensure the accessibility of data to key decision-makers in the Department.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ea2934c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ea2934d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Analytical Framework</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="y3ea2934e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, in coordination with the Director of the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency and the heads of other elements of the Department of Defense as appropriate, shall develop an analytical framework for risk mitigation across the acquisition process.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ea2934f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>The analytical framework required under paragraph (1) shall include the following elements:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ea29350-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau>Characterization and monitoring of supply chain risks, including—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ea29351-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>material sources and fragility, including the extent to which sources, items, materials, and articles are mined, produced, or manufactured within or outside the United States;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ea29352-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>telecommunications services or equipment (other than optical transmission components);</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ea29353-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>counterfeit parts;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ea29354-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>cybersecurity of contractors;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ea29355-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">“(v) </num><content>video surveillance services or equipment;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ea29356-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="vi">“(vi) </num><content>vendor vetting in contingency or operational environments;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ea29357-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="vii">“(vii) </num><content>other electronic or information technology products and services; and<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1501">133 STAT. 1501</page></content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ea29358-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="viii">“(viii) </num><content>other risk areas as determined appropriate.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ea29359-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>Characterization and monitoring of risks posed by contractor behavior that constitute violations of laws or regulations, including those relating to—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ea2935a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>fraud;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ea2935b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>ownership structures;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ea2935c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>trafficking in persons;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ea2935d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>workers’ health and safety;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ea2935e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">“(v) </num><content>affiliation with the enemy;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ea2935f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="vi">“(vi) </num><content>foreign influence; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ea29360-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="vii">“(vii) </num><content>other risk areas as deemed appropriate.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ea29361-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ea29362-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><chapeau>Characterization and assessment of the acquisition processes and procedures of the Department of Defense, including—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ea29363-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>market research;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ea29364-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>responsibility determinations, including consideration of the need for special standards of responsibility to address the risks described in subparagraphs (A) and (B);</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ea29365-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>facilities clearances;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ea29366-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>the development of contract requirements;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ea29367-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">“(v) </num><content>the technical evaluation of offers and contract awards;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ea29368-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="vi">“(vi) </num><content>contractor mobilization, including hiring, training, and establishing facilities;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ea29369-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="vii">“(vii) </num><content>contract administration, contract management, and oversight;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ea2936a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="viii">“(viii) </num><content>contract audit for closeout;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ea2936b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ix">“(ix) </num><content>suspension and debarment activities and administrative appeals activities;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ea2936c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="x">“(x) </num><content>contractor business system reviews; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ea2936d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="xi">“(xi) </num><content>other relevant processes and procedures.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ea2936e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><chapeau>Characterization and monitoring of the health and activities of the defense industrial base, including those relating to—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ea2936f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>balance sheets, revenues, profitability, and debt;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ea29370-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>investment, innovation, and technological and manufacturing sophistication;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ea29371-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>finances, access to capital markets, and cost of raising capital within those markets;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ea29372-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>corporate governance, leadership, and culture of performance; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ea29373-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">“(v) </num><content>history of performance on past Department of Defense and government contracts.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ea29374-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Roles and Responsibilities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense shall designate the roles and responsibilities of organizations and individuals to execute activities under this section, including—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ea29375-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, including the Office of Defense Pricing and Contracting and the Office of Industrial Policy;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ea29376-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>service acquisition executives;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ea29377-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>program offices and procuring contracting officers;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ea29378-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>administrative contracting officers within the Defense Contract Management Agency and the Supervisor of Shipbuilding;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ea29379-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><content>the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ea2937a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">“(6) </num><content>the Defense Contract Audit Agency;<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1502">133 STAT. 1502</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ea2937b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">“(7) </num><content>each element of the Department of Defense which own or operate systems containing data relevant to contractors of the Department;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ea2937c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">“(8) </num><content>the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ea2937d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">“(9) </num><content>the suspension and debarment official of the Department;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ea2937e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="10">“(10) </num><content>the Chief Information Officer; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ea2937f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="11">“(11) </num><content>other relevant organizations and individuals.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ea29380-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ea29381-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ea29382-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Enabling Data, Tools, and Systems</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="y3ea29383-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="1">(1)</num><subparagraph class="inline" id="y3ea29384-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, in consultation with the Chief Data Officer of the Department of Defense and the Director of the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency, shall assess the extent to which existing systems of record relevant to risk assessments and contracting are producing, exposing, and timely maintaining valid and reliable data for the purposes of the Department’s continuous assessment and mitigation of risks in the defense industrial base.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ea29385-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>The assessment required under subparagraph (A) shall include the following elements:</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ea29386-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>Identification of the necessary source data, to include data from contractors, intelligence and security activities, program offices, and commercial research entities.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ea29387-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>A description of the modern data infrastructure, tools, and applications and what changes would improve the effectiveness and efficiency of mitigating the risks described in subsection (b)(2).</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ea29388-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><chapeau>An assessment of the following systems owned or operated outside of the Department of Defense that the Department depends upon or to which it provides data:</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y3ea29389-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>The Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS).</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y3ea2938a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>The System for Award Management (SAM).</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y3ea2938b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="III">“(III) </num><content>The Federal Procurement Data System–Next Generation (FPDS–NG).</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y3ea2938c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="IV">“(IV) </num><content>The Electronic Data Management Information System.</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y3ea2938d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="V">“(V) </num><content>Other systems the Secretary of Defense determines appropriate.</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ea2938e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>An assessment of systems owned or operated by the Department of Defense, including the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency and other defense agencies and field activities used to capture and analyze the status and performance (including past performance) of vendors and contractors.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ea2938f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>Based on the findings pursuant to paragraph (1), the Secretary of Defense shall develop a unified set of activities to modernize the systems of record, data sources and collection methods, and data exposure mechanisms. The unified set of activities should feature—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ea29390-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>the ability to continuously collect data on, assess, and mitigate risks;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ea29391-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>data analytics and business intelligence tools and methods; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ea2b9a2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>continuous development and continuous delivery of secure software to implement the activities.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1503">133 STAT. 1503</page></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ea2b9a3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Rule of Construction</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit or modify any other procurement policy, procedure, requirement, or restriction provided by law.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ea2b9a4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">“(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Implementation and Reporting Requirements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense shall carry out the implementation phases set forth in, and submit to the congressional defense committees the items of information required by, the following paragraphs:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ea2b9a5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ea2b9a6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ea2b9a7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Schedule.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Phase 1: implementation plan</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this section, an implementation plan and schedule for carrying out the framework established pursuant to subsection (b), including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ea2b9a8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ea2b9a9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ea2b9aa-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>a discussion and recommendations for any changes to, or exemptions from, laws necessary for effective implementation, including updating the definitions in section 2339a(e) of this title relating to covered procurement, covered system, and covered item of supply, and any similar terms defined in other law or regulation; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ea2b9ab-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>a process for an entity to contact the Department after the entity has taken steps to remediate, mitigate, or otherwise address the risks identified by the Department in conducting activities under subsection (b).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ea2b9ac-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Phase 2: implementation of framework</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than one year after the date of the submission of the implementation plan and schedule required under paragraph (1), a report on the actions taken to implement the framework established pursuant to subsection (b).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ea2b9ad-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">“(g) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ea2b9ae-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Comptroller General Reviews</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ea2b9af-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ea2b9b0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than February 15, 2020, the Comptroller General of the United States shall brief the congressional defense committees on Department of Defense efforts over the previous 5 years to continuously assess and mitigate risks to the defense industrial base across the acquisition process, and a summary of current and planned efforts.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ea2b9b1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Periodic assessments</inline>.—</heading><content>The Comptroller General shall submit to the congressional defense committees three periodic assessments of Department of Defense progress in implementing the framework required under subsection (b), to be provided not later than October 15, 2020, March 15, 2022, and March 15, 2024.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ea2b9b2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s845/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of subchapter II of chapter 148 of such title<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ea2b9b3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2501">10 USC 2501</ref> prec.<?GPOvSpace 04?></p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after the item relating to section 2508 the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“2509. </designator> <label>Modernization of acquisition processes to ensure integrity of industrial base.”.</label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e48373" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s846" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="846">SEC. 846. </num><heading>REPORT REQUIREMENTS FOR THE NATIONAL TECHNOLOGY AND INDUSTRIAL BASE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ea355f4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s846/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">National Security Strategy for National Technology and Industrial Base</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ea355f5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2501/a">Section 2501(a) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after the first sentence the following new sentence: “<quotedText>The Secretary shall submit such strategy to Congress not later than 180 days after the date of submission of the national security strategy report required under section 108 of the National Security Act of 1947 (<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s3043">50 U.S.C. 3043</ref>).</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ea355f6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s846/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Report to Congress</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2504/3">Section 2504(3) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1504">133 STAT. 1504</page></chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ea355f7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s846/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Executive order or</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>pursuant to</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ea355f8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s846/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="amend">amending</amendingAction> subparagraph (A) to read as follows:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ea355f9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>a map of the industrial base;”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ea355fa-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s846/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subparagraph (B) as subparagraph (C); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ea355fb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s846/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after subparagraph (A) the following new subparagraph:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ea355fc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ea355fd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">List.</p></sidenote><chapeau>a prioritized list of gaps or vulnerabilities in the national technology and industrial base, including—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ea355fe-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>a description of mitigation strategies necessary to address such gaps or vulnerabilities;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ea355ff-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the identification of the Secretary concerned or the head of the Defense Agency responsible for addressing such gaps or vulnerabilities; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ea35600-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ea35601-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Timeline.</p></sidenote><content>a proposed timeline for action to address such gaps or vulnerabilities; and”</content></clause> </subparagraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ea35602-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s846/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Report on Unfunded Priorities for National Technical Industrial Base</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ea35603-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s846/c/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch148/schII">Subchapter II of chapter 148 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after section 2504 the following new section:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y3ea3cb34-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="2504a">“§ 2504a.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ea3cb35-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2504a">10 USC 2504a</ref>.</p></sidenote> Unfunded priorities of the national technology and industrial base: annual report</heading><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ea3cb36-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 10 days after the date on which the budget of the President for a fiscal year is submitted to Congress pursuant to section 1105 of title 31, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment shall submit to the Secretary of Defense, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the congressional defense committees a report on the unfunded priorities to address gaps or vulnerabilities in the national technology and industrial base.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ea3cb37-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ea3cb38-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each report under subsection (a) shall specify, for each unfunded priority covered by such report, the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ea3cb39-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ea3cb3a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Summary.</p></sidenote><content>A summary description of such priority, including the objectives to be achieved if such priority is funded (whether in whole or in part).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ea3cb3b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>The additional amount of funds recommended in connection with the objectives under subparagraph (A).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ea3cb3c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><chapeau>Account information with respect to such priority, including the following (as applicable):</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ea3cb3d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>Line Item Number (LIN) for applicable procurement accounts.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ea3cb3e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>Program Element (PE) number for applicable research, development, test, and evaluation accounts.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ea3cb3f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>Sub-activity group (SAG) for applicable operation and maintenance accounts.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ea3cb40-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Prioritization of priorities</inline>.—</heading><content>Each report shall present the unfunded priorities covered by such report in order of urgency of priority.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ea3cb41-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Unfunded Priority Defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term ‘<term>unfunded priority</term>’, in the case of a fiscal year, means a program, activity, or mission requirement of the national technology and industrial base that—<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1505">133 STAT. 1505</page></chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ea3cb42-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>is not funded in the budget of the President for the fiscal year as submitted to Congress pursuant to section 1105 of title 31;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ea3cb43-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>is necessary to address gaps or vulnerabilities in the national technology and industrial base; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ea3cb44-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><chapeau>would have been recommended for funding through the budget referred to in paragraph (1) if—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ea3cb45-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>additional resources had been available for the budget to fund the program, activity, or mission requirement; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ea3cb46-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>the program, activity, or mission requirement had emerged before the budget was formulated.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ea3cb47-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s846/c/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections for such subchapter<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ea3cb48-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2501">10 USC 2501</ref> prec.<?GPOvSpace 04?></p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“2504a. </designator> <label>Unfunded priorities of the national technology and industrial base: annual report.”.</label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e48666" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s847" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="847">SEC. 847. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ea4dcb9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2509">10 USC 2509 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>MITIGATING RISKS RELATED TO FOREIGN OWNERSHIP, CONTROL, OR INFLUENCE OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE CONTRACTORS OR SUBCONTRACTORS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ea6153a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s847/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ea6153b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s847/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Beneficial owner; beneficial ownership</inline>.—</heading><content>The terms “beneficial owner” and “beneficial ownership” shall be determined in a manner that is not less stringent than the manner set forth in section 240.13d–3 of <ref href="/us/cfr/t17">title 17, Code of Federal Regulations</ref> (as in effect on the date of the enactment of this Act).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ea6153c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s847/a/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Company</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>company</term>” means any corporation, company, limited liability company, limited partnership, business trust, business association, or other similar entity.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ea6153d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s847/a/3" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Covered contractor or subcontractor</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>covered contractor or subcontractor</term>” means a company that is an existing or prospective contractor or subcontractor of the Department of Defense on a contract or subcontract with a value in excess of $5,000,000, except as provided in subsection (c).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ea6153e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s847/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Foreign ownership, control, or influence; foci</inline>.—</heading><content>The terms “foreign ownership, control, or influence” and “FOCI” have the meanings given those terms in the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (DOD 5220.22–M), or a successor document.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ea6153f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s847/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Improved Assessment and Mitigation of Risks Related to Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ea61540-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s847/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ea61541-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Procedures.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>In developing and implementing the analytical framework for mitigating risk relating to ownership structures, as required by <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2509">section 2509 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, as added by section 845 of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall improve the process and procedures for the assessment and mitigation of risks related to foreign ownership, control, or influence (FOCI) of contractors and subcontractors doing business with the Department of Defense.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ea61542-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s847/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The process and procedures for the assessment and mitigation of risk relating to ownership structures referred to in paragraph (1) shall include the following elements:<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1506">133 STAT. 1506</page></chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ea61543-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s847/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ea61544-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Requirements.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ea61545-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Disclosures.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Assessment of foci</inline>.—</heading><clause class="inline" id="y3ea61546-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s847/b/2/A/i"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>A requirement for covered contractors and subcontractors to disclose to the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency, or its successor organization, their beneficial ownership and whether they are under FOCI.</content></clause> <clause class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3ea61547-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s847/b/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ea61548-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Update.</p></sidenote><content>A requirement to update such disclosures when changes occur to information previously provided, consistent with or similar to the procedures for updating FOCI information under the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (DOD 5220.22–M), or a successor document.</content></clause> <clause class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3ea61549-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s847/b/2/A/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>A requirement for covered contractors and subcontractors determined to be under FOCI to disclose contact information for each of its foreign owners that is a beneficial owner.</content></clause> <clause class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3ea6154a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s847/b/2/A/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ea6154b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><content>A requirement that, at a minimum, the disclosures required by this paragraph be provided at the time the contract or subcontract is awarded, amended, or renewed, but in no case later than one year after the Secretary prescribes regulations to carry out this subsection.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ea6154c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s847/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Responsibility determination</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Consistent with <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2509">section 2509 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, as added by section 845 of this Act, consideration of FOCI risks as part of responsibility determinations, including—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ea6154d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s847/b/2/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>whether to establish a special standard of responsibility relating to FOCI risks for covered contractors or subcontractors, and the extent to which the policies and procedures consistent with or similar to those relating to FOCI under the National Industrial Security Program shall be applied to covered contractors or subcontractors;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ea6154e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s847/b/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ea6154f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Procedures.</p></sidenote><content>procedures for contracting officers making responsibility determinations regarding whether covered contractors and subcontractors may be under foreign ownership, control, or influence and for determining whether there is reason to believe that such foreign ownership, control, or influence would pose a risk or potential risk to national security or potential compromise because of sensitive data, systems, or processes, such as personally identifiable information, cybersecurity, or national security systems involved with the contract or subcontract; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ea61550-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s847/b/2/B/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>modification of policies, directives, and practices to provide that an assessment that a covered contractor or subcontractor is under FOCI may be a sufficient basis for a contracting officer to determine that a contractor or subcontractor is not responsible.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ea61551-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s847/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Contract requirements, administration, and oversight relating to foci</inline>.—</heading><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ea61552-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s847/b/2/C/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>Requirements for contract clauses providing for and enforcing disclosures related to changes in FOCI or beneficial ownership during performance of the contract or subcontract, consistent with subparagraph (A), and necessitating the effective mitigation of risks related to FOCI throughout the duration of the contract or subcontract.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1507">133 STAT. 1507</page></content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ea63c63-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s847/b/2/C/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>Pursuant to section 831(c), designation of the appropriate Department of Defense official responsible to approve and to take actions relating to award, modification, termination of a contract, or direction to modify or terminate a subcontract due to an assessment by the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency, or its successor organization, that a covered contractor or subcontractor under FOCI poses a risk to national security or potential risk of compromise.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ea63c64-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s847/b/2/C/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>A requirement for the provision of additional information regarding beneficial ownership and control of any covered contractor or subcontractor on the contract or subcontract.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ea63c65-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s847/b/2/C/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>Other measures as necessary to be consistent with other relevant practices, policies, regulations, and actions, including those under the National Industrial Security Program.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ea63c66-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s847/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Applicability to Contracts and Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Services and Other Forms of Acquisition Agreements</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ea63c67-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s847/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Commercial products and services</inline>.—</heading><content>The requirements under subsection (b)(2)(A) and (b)(2)(C) shall not apply to a contract or subcontract for commercial products or services, unless a designated senior Department of Defense official specifically requires the applicability of subsections (b)(2)(A) and (b)(2)(C) based on a determination by the designated senior official that the contract or subcontract involves a risk or potential risk to national security or potential compromise because of sensitive data, systems, or processes, such as personally identifiable information, cybersecurity, or national security systems.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ea63c68-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s847/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Research and development and procurement activities</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that the requirements of this section are applied to research and development and procurement activities, including for the delivery of services, established through any means including those under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2358/b">section 2358(b) of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ea63c69-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s847/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Availability of Resources</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall ensure that sufficient resources, including subject matter expertise, are allocated to execute the functions necessary to carry out this section, including the assessment, mitigation, contract administration, and oversight functions.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ea63c6a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s847/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Rule of Construction</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit or modify any other procurement policy, procedure, requirement, or restriction provided by law, including section 721 of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s4565">50 U.S.C. 4565</ref>), as amended by the Foreign Interference Risk Review Modernization Act of 2018 (subtitle A of <ref href="/us/pl/115/232/tXVII">title XVII of Public Law 115–232</ref>).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ea63c6b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s847/f" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Availability of Beneficial Ownership Data</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ea63c6c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s847/f/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ea63c6d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall establish a process to update systems of record to improve the assessment and mitigation of risks associated with FOCI through the inclusion and updating of all appropriate associated uniquely identifying information about the contracts and contractors and subcontracts and subcontractors in the Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1508">133 STAT. 1508</page> (FAPIIS), administered by the General Services Administration, and the Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) database, administered by the Defense Logistics Agency.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ea63c6e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s847/f/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limited availability of information</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that the information required to be disclosed pursuant to this section is—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ea63c6f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s847/f/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>not made public;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ea63c70-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s847/f/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>made available via the FAPIIS and CAGE databases; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ea63c71-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s847/f/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>made available to appropriate government departments or agencies.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e48966" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s848" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="848">SEC. 848. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ea63c72-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2302">10 USC 2302 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>PROHIBITION ON OPERATION OR PROCUREMENT OF FOREIGN-MADE UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ea6b1a3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s848/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibition on Agency Operation or Procurement</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense may not operate or enter into or renew a contract for the procurement of—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ea6b1a4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s848/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>a covered unmanned aircraft system that—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ea6b1a5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s848/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>is manufactured in a covered foreign country or by an entity domiciled in a covered foreign country;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ea6b1a6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s848/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>uses flight controllers, radios, data transmission devices, cameras, or gimbals manufactured in a covered foreign country or by an entity domiciled in a covered foreign country;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ea6b1a7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s848/a/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>uses a ground control system or operating software developed in a covered foreign country or by an entity domiciled in a covered foreign country; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ea6b1a8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s848/a/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>uses network connectivity or data storage located in or administered by an entity domiciled in a covered foreign country; or</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ea6b1a9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s848/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>a system manufactured in a covered foreign country or by an entity domiciled in a covered foreign country for the detection or identification of covered unmanned aircraft systems.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ea6b1aa-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s848/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exemption</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense is exempt from the restriction under subsection (a) if the operation or procurement is for the purposes of—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ea6b1ab-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s848/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Counter-UAS surrogate testing and training; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ea6b1ac-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s848/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>intelligence, electronic warfare, and information warfare operations, testing, analysis, and training.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ea6b1ad-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s848/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Waiver</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense may waive the restriction under subsection (a) on a case by case basis by certifying in writing to the congressional defense committees that the operation or procurement is required in the national interest of the United States.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ea6b1ae-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s848/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ea6b1af-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s848/d/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Covered foreign country</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>covered foreign country</term>” means the People’s Republic of China.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ea6b1b0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s848/d/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Covered unmanned aircraft system</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>covered unmanned aircraft system</term>” means an unmanned aircraft system and any related services and equipment.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e49071" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s849" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="849">SEC. 849. </num><heading>MODIFICATION OF PROHIBITION ON ACQUISITION OF SENSITIVE MATERIALS FROM NON-ALLIED FOREIGN NATIONS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ea6d8c1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s849/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Expansion of Materials Covered by Prohibition on Sale From National Defense Stockpile</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (a)(2) of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2533c">section 2533c of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>, in the <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1509">133 STAT. 1509</page> matter preceding subparagraph (A), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>covered material</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>material</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ea6d8c2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s849/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Inclusion of Tantalum in Definition of Covered Materials</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subsection (d)(1) of such section <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ea6d8c3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s849/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in subparagraph (C), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>; and</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> a semicolon;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ea6d8c4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s849/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in subparagraph (D), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the period and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>; and</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ea6d8c5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s849/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subparagraph:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ea6d8c6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><content>tantalum metals and alloys.”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e49154" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s850" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="850">SEC. 850. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ea6ffd7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t50/s89d">50 USC 89d note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>ACQUISITION AND DISPOSAL OF CERTAIN RARE EARTH MATERIALS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ea79c18-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s850/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authority to Dispose of and Acquire Materials for the National Defense Stockpile</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ea79c19-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s850/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Disposal authority</inline>.—</heading><content>Pursuant to section 5(b) of the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s98d/b">50 U.S.C. 98d(b)</ref>), the National Defense Stockpile Manager shall dispose of 3,000,000 pounds of tungsten ores and concentrates contained in the National Defense Stockpile (in addition to any amount previously authorized for disposal).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ea79c1a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s850/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Acquisition authority</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ea79c1b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s850/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authority</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Using funds available in the National Defense Stockpile Transaction Fund, the National Defense Stockpile Manager may acquire the following materials determined to be strategic and critical materials required to meet the defense, industrial, and essential civilian needs of the United States:</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ea79c1c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s850/a/2/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>Aerospace-grade rayon.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ea79c1d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s850/a/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>Electrolytic manganese metal.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ea79c1e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s850/a/2/A/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>Pitch-based carbon fiber.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ea79c1f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s850/a/2/A/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>Rare earth cerium compounds.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ea79c20-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s850/a/2/A/v" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">(v) </num><content>Rare earth lanthanum compounds.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ea79c21-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s850/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Amount of authority</inline>.—</heading><content>The National Defense Stockpile Manager may use up to $37,420,000 in the National Defense Stockpile Transaction Fund for acquisition of the materials specified in this paragraph.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ea79c22-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s850/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Fiscal year limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>The authority under this subsection is available for purchases made during fiscal year 2020 through fiscal year 2024.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ea79c23-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s850/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Sense of Congress Relating to National Defense Stockpile Sales</inline>.—</heading><content>It is the sense of Congress that tantalum should be designated as a strategic and critical material under the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s98/etseq">50 U.S.C. 98 et seq.</ref>) required to meet the defense, industrial, and essential civilian needs of the United States.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ea79c24-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s850/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ea79c25-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report on Supply Chain Issues for Rare Earth Materials</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 180 days<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ea79c26-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p></sidenote> after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Defense Logistics Agency, in coordination with the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Policy, shall submit a report to Congress assessing issues relating to the supply chain for rare earth materials. Such report shall include the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ea79c27-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s850/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>An assessment of the rare earth materials in the reserves held by the United States.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ea79c28-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s850/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ea79c29-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Estimate.</p></sidenote><chapeau>A estimate of the needs of the United States for rare earth materials—</chapeau><page identifier="/us/stat/133/1510">133 STAT. 1510</page> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ea79c2a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s850/c/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in general; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ea79c2b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s850/c/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>to support a major near-peer conflict as described in war game scenarios in the 2018 National Defense Strategy.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ea79c2c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s850/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>An assessment of the extent to which substitutes for rare earth materials are available.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ea79c2d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s850/c/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ea79c2e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Strategy.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ea79c2f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plan.</p></sidenote><content>A strategy or plan to encourage the use of rare earth materials mined, refined, processed, melted, or sintered in the United States, or from trusted allies, including an assessment of the best acquisition practices (which shall include an analysis of best value contracting methods) to ensure the viability of trusted suppliers of rare earth materials to meet national security needs.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e49317" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s851" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="851">SEC. 851. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ea79c30-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2283">10 USC 2283 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>PILOT PROGRAM FOR DEVELOPMENT OF TECHNOLOGY-ENHANCED CAPABILITIES WITH PARTNERSHIP INTERMEDIARIES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ea81161-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s851/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commander of the United States Special Operations Command may use the greater of $2,000,000 or 5 percent of the funds required to be expended by the United States Special Operations Command under section 9(f)(1) of the Small Business Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t15/s638/f/1">15 U.S.C. 638(f)(1)</ref>) for a pilot program to increase participation by small business concerns in the development of technology-enhanced capabilities for special operations forces.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ea81162-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s851/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Use of Partnership Intermediary</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ea81163-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s851/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commander of the United States Special Operations Command may modify an existing agreement with a partnership intermediary to assist the Commander in carrying out the pilot program under this section, including with respect to the award of contracts and agreements to small business concerns.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ea81164-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s851/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Use of funds</inline>.—</heading><content>None of the funds referred to in subsection (a) shall be used to pay a partnership intermediary for any administrative costs associated with the pilot program.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ea81165-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s851/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ea81166-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than October 1, 2020, and October 1, 2021, the Commander of the United States Special Operations Command, in coordination with the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, shall submit to the congressional defense committees, the Committee on Small Business of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship of the Senate a report describing any agreement with a partnership intermediary entered into pursuant to this section. The report shall include, for each such agreement, the amount of funds obligated, an identification of the recipient of such funds, and a description of the use of such funds.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ea83877-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s851/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Termination</inline>.—</heading><content>The authority to carry out a pilot program under this section shall terminate on September 30, 2021.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ea83878-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s851/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ea83879-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s851/e/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Partnership intermediary</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>partnership intermediary</term>” has the meaning given the term in section 23(c) of the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 (<ref href="/us/usc/t15/s3715/c">15 U.S.C. 3715(c)</ref>).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ea8387a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s851/e/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Small business concern</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>small business concern</term>” has the meaning given the term under section 3 of the Small Business Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t15/s632">15 U.S.C. 632</ref>).<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1511">133 STAT. 1511</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ea8387b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s851/e/3" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Small business innovation research program</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>Small Business Innovation Research Program</term>” has the meaning given the term in section 9(e)(4) of the Small Business Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t15/s638/e">15 U.S.C. 638(e)</ref>).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ea8387c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s851/e/4" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Small business technology transfer program</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>Small Business Technology Transfer Program</term>” has the meaning given the term in section 9(e)(6) of the Small Business Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t15/s638/e">15 U.S.C. 638(e)</ref>).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ea8387d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s851/e/5" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Technology-enhanced capability</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>technology-enhanced capability</term>” means a product, concept, or process that improves the ability of a member of the Armed Forces to achieve an assigned mission.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e49461" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s852" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="852">SEC. 852. </num><heading>AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL TO CARRY OUT THE PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT PROGRAM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ea85f8e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s852/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ea85f8f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective date.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ea85f90-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2411">10 USC 2411 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authorized Official</inline>.—</heading><content>Effective October 1, 2021, <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2411/3">section 2411(3) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Director of the Defense Logistics Agency</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ea85f91-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s852/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ea85f92-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report and Briefing</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than November 1, 2020, the Secretary of Defense shall provide to the congressional defense committees a written report and briefing on the activities carried out in preparation for the transition of responsibilities for carrying out the procurement technical assistance cooperative agreement program under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch142">chapter 142 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, from the Director of Defense Logistics Agency to the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, as required by subsection (a).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ea85f93-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s852/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ea85f94-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s221">10 USC 221 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Budget Justification Documents</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall submit to Congress, as a part of the defense budget materials (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s234/d">section 234(d) of title 10, United States Code</ref>) for fiscal year 2021 and each fiscal year thereafter, a budget justification display that includes the procurement technical assistance cooperative agreement program under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch142">chapter 142 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, as part of the budget justification for Operation and Maintenance, Defense-wide for the Office of the Secretary of Defense.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e49532" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s853" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="853">SEC. 853. </num><heading>REQUIREMENT THAT CERTAIN SHIP COMPONENTS BE MANUFACTURED IN THE NATIONAL TECHNOLOGY AND INDUSTRIAL BASE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ea886a5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s853/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Additional Procurement Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2534/a">Section 2534(a) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ea886a6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">“(6) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Components for auxiliary ships</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to subsection (k), large medium-speed diesel engines.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ea886a7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s853/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Implementation</inline>.—</heading><content>Such section is further amended by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ea886a8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="k">“(k) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Implementation of Auxiliary Ship Component Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (a)(6)<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ea886a9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Applicability.</p></sidenote> applies only with respect to contracts awarded by the Secretary of a military department for new construction of an auxiliary ship after the date of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 using funds available for National Defense Sealift Fund programs or Shipbuilding and Conversion, Navy.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ea886aa-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Definition.</p></sidenote> For purposes of this subsection, the term ‘<term>auxiliary ship</term>’ does not include an icebreaker or a special mission ship.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1512">133 STAT. 1512</page></content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e49601" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s854" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="854">SEC. 854. </num><heading>ADDITION OF DOMESTICALLY PRODUCED STAINLESS STEEL FLATWARE AND DINNERWARE TO THE BERRY AMENDMENT.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ea922eb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s854/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Addition of Domestically Produced Stainless Steel Flatware and Dinnerware</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ea922ec-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s854/a/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2533a/b">Section 2533a(b) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraphs:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3ea922ed-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>Stainless steel flatware.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3ea922ee-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>Dinnerware.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ea922ef-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s854/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ea922f0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2533a">10 USC 2533a note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Applicability</inline>.—</heading><content>Paragraphs (3) and (4) of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2533a/b">section 2533a(b) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, as added by paragraph (1), shall apply with respect to contracts entered into on or after the date occurring 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ea922f1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s854/a/3" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ea922f2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2533a">10 USC 2533a note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Repeal</inline>.—</heading><content>Effective September 30, 2023, such paragraphs (3) and (4) are <amendingAction type="repeal">repealed</amendingAction>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ea922f3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s854/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ea922f4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s854/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ea922f5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Survey.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ea922f6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Cost assessment.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ea922f7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ea922f8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than October 1, 2020, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that provides a market survey, cost assessment, description of national security considerations, and a recommendation regarding whether the procurement of dinnerware and stainless steel flatware should be limited to sources in the United States.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ea922f9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s854/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ea922fa-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analysis.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Contents</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report required under paragraph (1) shall include an analysis of the following with respect to dinnerware and stainless steel flatware:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ea922fb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s854/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>The extent to which such items have commercial applications.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ea922fc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s854/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>The number of such items to be procured by current programs of record.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ea922fd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s854/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>The criticality of such items to a military unit’s mission accomplishment.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ea922fe-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s854/b/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ea922ff-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Cost estimate.</p></sidenote><content>The estimated cost and other considerations of reconstituting the production capability of such items, if not maintained in the United States.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ea92300-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s854/b/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>National security regulations or restrictions imposed on such items that may not be imposed on such items if provided by a competitor outside the United States.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ea92301-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s854/b/2/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>Federal, State, and local government regulations that are not related to national security that are imposed on such items that may not be imposed on a competitor outside the United States.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ea92302-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s854/b/2/G" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">(G) </num><content>The extent to which such items is fielded in current programs of record.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ea92303-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s854/b/2/H" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="H">(H) </num><content>The extent to which such items can be procured as and when needed in satisfactory quality and sufficient quantity at United States market prices.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ea92304-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s854/b/2/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>The benefits accrued to the Department of Defense and the defense industrial base to procure such items from sources outside the United States.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1513">133 STAT. 1513</page></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e49771" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s855" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="855">SEC. 855. </num><heading>APPLICATION OF MISCELLANEOUS TECHNOLOGY BASE POLICIES AND PROGRAMS TO THE COLUMBIA-CLASS SUBMARINE PROGRAM.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Notwithstanding <ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch148/schV">subchapter V of chapter 148 of title 10, United States Code</ref> (except for sections 2534, 2533a, and 2533b of such title), for a period of one year beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the milestone decision authority (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2366a">section 2366a of title 10, United States Code</ref>) for the Columbia-class submarine program shall ensure that such program maintains the Acquisition Program Baseline schedule dates approved under the Milestone B approval (as defined in such section).</content></section> <section id="d159904e49784" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s856" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="856">SEC. 856. </num><heading>APPLICATION OF LIMITATION ON PROCUREMENT OF GOODS OTHER THAN UNITED STATES GOODS TO THE FFG–FRIGATE PROGRAM.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3ea97125-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Notwithstanding any other provision of law, amounts authorized to carry out the FFG–Frigate Program may be used to award a new contract that provides for the acquisition of the following components regardless of whether those components are manufactured in the United States:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ea97126-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s856/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Auxiliary equipment (including pumps) for shipboard services.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ea97127-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s856/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Propulsion equipment (including engines, reduction gears, and propellers).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ea97128-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s856/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Shipboard cranes.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ea97129-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s856/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>Spreaders for shipboard cranes.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d159904e49811" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stE/s857" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="857">SEC. 857. </num><heading>SENSE OF CONGRESS REGARDING CONSIDERATION OF PRICE IN PROCUREMENT OF THE FFG(X) FRIGATE.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  It is the sense of Congress that during fiscal year 2020, in evaluating proposals for a contract to procure a FFG(X) frigate, the Secretary of the Navy should ensure price is a critical factor.</content></section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d159904e49819" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="F">Subtitle F—</num><heading>Provisions Relating to Acquisition Workforce</heading> <section id="d159904e49824" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s860" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="860">SEC. 860. </num><heading>ESTABLISHMENT OF DEFENSE CIVILIAN TRAINING CORPS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ea9e65a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s860/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Part III of subtitle A of <ref href="/us/usc/t10">title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after chapter 112 the following new chapter:<quotedContent><chapter id="y3eaa347b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658174"><num class="fontsize10 bold" value="113">“CHAPTER 113—</num><heading class="fontsize10 smallCaps"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eaa347c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2200g">10 USC 2200g</ref> prec.</p></sidenote>DEFENSE CIVILIAN TRAINING CORPS</heading><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“Sec. 2200g. </designator> <label>Establishment.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“Sec. 2200h. </designator> <label>Program elements.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“Sec. 2200i. </designator> <label>Model authorities.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“Sec. 2200j. </designator> <label>Definitions.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> <section class="centered fontsize12" id="y3eaa347d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658145"><num class="fontsize12" value="2200g">“SEC. 2200g. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eaa347e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2200g">10 USC 2200g</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize12">ESTABLISHMENT.</heading><content class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3eaa347f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  “For the purposes of preparing selected students for public service in Department of Defense occupations relating to acquisition, science, engineering, or other civilian occupations determined by the Secretary of Defense, and to target critical skill gaps in the Department of Defense, the Secretary of Defense shall establish and maintain a Defense Civilian Training Corps program, organized into one or more units, at any accredited civilian educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1514">133 STAT. 1514</page></content></section> <section class="centered fontsize12" id="y3eaa3480-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658145"><num class="fontsize12" value="2200h">“SEC. 2200h. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eaa3481-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2200h">10 USC 2200h</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize12">PROGRAM ELEMENTS.</heading><chapeau class=" fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  “In<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eaa3482-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote> establishing the program, the Secretary of Defense shall determine the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eaa3483-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eaa3484-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Methodology.</p></sidenote><content>A methodology to identify and target critical skills gaps in Department of Defense occupations relating to acquisition, science, engineering, or other civilian occupations determined by the Secretary of Defense.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eaa3485-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>A mechanism to track and report the success of the program in eliminating any critical skills gaps identified under paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eaa3486-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eaa3487-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Criteria.</p></sidenote><content>Criteria for an accredited civilian educational institution to participate in the program.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eaa3488-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>The eligibility of a student to become a member of the program.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eaa3489-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eaa348a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Criteria.</p></sidenote><content>Criteria required for a member of the program to receive financial assistance from the Department of Defense.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eaa348b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">“(6) </num><content>The term of service as an employee of the Department of Defense required for a member of the program to receive such financial assistance.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eaa348c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">“(7) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eaa348d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Criteria.</p></sidenote><content>Criteria required for a member of the program to be released from a term of service.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eaa348e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">“(8) </num><content>The method by which a successful graduate of the program may gain immediate employment in the Department of Defense.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eaa348f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">“(9) </num><content>Resources required for implementation of the program.</content></paragraph> </section> <section class="centered fontsize12" id="y3eaa3490-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658145"><num class="fontsize12" value="2200i">“SEC. 2200i. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eaa3491-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2200i">10 USC 2200i</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize12">MODEL AUTHORITIES.</heading><content class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  “In making determinations under section 2200h of this title, the Secretary of Defense shall use the authorities under chapters 103 and 111 of this title as guides.</content></section> <section class="centered fontsize12" id="y3eaa3492-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658145"><num class="fontsize12" value="2200j">“SEC. 2200j. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eaa3493-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2200j">10 USC 2200j</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize12">DEFINITIONS.</heading><chapeau class=" fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  “In this chapter:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eaa3494-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>The term ‘<term>program</term>’ means the Defense Civilian Training Corps program established under section 2200g.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eaa3495-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>The term ‘<term>member of the program</term>’ means a student at an accredited civilian educational institution who is enrolled in the program.”</content></paragraph> </section> </chapter> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eaa3496-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s860/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eaa3497-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eaa3498-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plans.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eaa3499-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Schedules.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eaa349a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2200g">10 USC 2200g note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Implementation Timeline</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eaa349b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s860/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Initial implementation</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than February 15, 2020, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a plan and schedule to implement the Defense Civilian Training Corps program established under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch113">chapter 113 of title 10, United States Code</ref> (as added by subsection (a)) at one accredited civilian educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees not later than August 1, 2021.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eaa349c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">List.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eaa349d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eaa349e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote> The plan shall include a list of critical skills gaps the program will address and recommendations for any legislative changes required for effective implementation of the program.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eaa349f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s860/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Expansion</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than December 31, 2020, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees an expansion plan and schedule to expand the Defense Civilian Training Corps program to five accredited civilian educational institutions not later than August 1, 2022.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eaa34a0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s860/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Full implementation</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than December 31, 2021, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1515">133 STAT. 1515</page> defense committees a full implementation plan and schedule to expand the Defense Civilian Training Corps program to at least 20 accredited civilian educational institutions with not fewer than 400 members enrolled in the program not later than August 1, 2023.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e50075" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s861" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="861">SEC. 861. </num><heading>DEFENSE ACQUISITION WORKFORCE CERTIFICATION, EDUCATION, AND CAREER FIELDS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ead8f01-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s861/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Professional Certification Requirement</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ead8f02-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s861/a/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Professional certification required for all acquisition workforce personnel</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1701a">Section 1701a of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ead8f03-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s861/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsections (c) and (d) as subsections (d) and (e), respectively; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ead8f04-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s861/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after subsection (b) the following new subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown2 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eadb615-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Professional Certification</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="y3eadb616-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading class="smallCaps">In General<inline class="noSmallCaps">.—</inline></heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall implement a certification program to provide for a professional certification requirement for all members of the acquisition workforce. Except as provided in paragraph (2), the certification requirement for any acquisition workforce career field shall be based on standards developed by a third-party accredited program based on nationally or internationally recognized standards.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eadb617-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eadb618-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determinations.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Requirements for Secretary</inline>.—</heading><content>If the Secretary determines that, for a particular acquisition workforce career field, a third-party accredited program based on nationally or internationally recognized standards does not exist, the Secretary shall establish the certification requirement for that career field that conforms with the practices of national or international accrediting organizations. The Secretary shall determine the best approach for meeting the certification requirement for any such career field, including by implementing such certification requirement through entities outside the Department of Defense, and may design and implement such certification requirement without regard to section 1746 of this title.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eadb619-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s861/a/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Performance management</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subsection (b) of such section <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eadb61a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s861/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in paragraph (5), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>encourage</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>direct</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eadb61b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s861/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in paragraph (6), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and consequences</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>warnings</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eadb61c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s861/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Participation in professional associations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subsection (b) of such section is further amended—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eadb61d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s861/a/3/A" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> paragraphs (6), (7), (8), and (9) as paragraphs (7), (8), (9), and (10), respectively; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eadb61e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s861/a/3/B" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after paragraph (5) the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y3eadb61f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">“(6) </num><content>authorize a member of the acquisition workforce to participate in professional associations, consistent with the performance plan of such a member in order to provide the member with the opportunity to gain leadership and management skills.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eadb620-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s861/a/4" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">General education, training, and experience requirements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 1723 of such title <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eadb621-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s861/a/4/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in subsection (a)(3), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the second sentence; and<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1516">133 STAT. 1516</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eadb622-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s861/a/4/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in subsection (b)(1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>encourage</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>direct</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eadb623-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s861/a/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eadb624-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Procedures.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eadb625-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1701a">10 USC 1701a note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effective date</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall implement procedures to institute the program required by subsection (c) of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1701a">section 1701a of title 10, United States Code</ref>, as added by paragraph (1), not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eadb626-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s861/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elimination of Statutory Requirement for Completion of 24 Semester Credit Hours</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eadb627-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s861/b/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Qualification requirements for contracting positions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1724">Section 1724 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eadb628-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s861/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>in subsection (a)(3)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3eadb629-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s861/b/1/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(A)</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>(3)</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3eadb62a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s861/b/1/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, and (B)</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText>and management</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eadb62b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s861/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in subsection (b), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>requirements</quotedText>” in the first sentences of paragraphs (1) and (2) and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>requirement</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eaddd3c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s861/b/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau>in subsection (e)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3eaddd3d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s861/b/1/C/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (1)—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y3eaddd3e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s861/b/1/C/i/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>requirements in subparagraphs (A) and (B) of subsection (a)(3)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>requirement of subsection (a)(3)</quotedText>”; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y3eaddd3f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s861/b/1/C/i/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><content>in subparagraph (C), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>requirements</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>requirement</quotedText>”; and</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3eaddd40-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s861/b/1/C/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (2)—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y3eaddd41-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s861/b/1/C/ii/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>shall have—</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText>been awarded</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>shall have been awarded</quotedText>”;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y3eaddd42-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s861/b/1/C/ii/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>; or</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> a period; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y3eaddd43-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s861/b/1/C/ii/III" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="III">(III) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> subparagraph (B); and</content></subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eaddd44-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s861/b/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>in subsection (f), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, including—</quotedText>” and all that follows and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> a period.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eaddd45-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s861/b/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Selection criteria and procedures</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 1732 of such title <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eaddd46-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s861/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>in subsection (b)(1)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3eaddd47-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s861/b/2/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Such requirements,</quotedText>” and all the follows through “<quotedText>the person—</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Such requirements shall include a requirement that the person—</quotedText>”;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3eaddd48-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s861/b/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> subparagraph (B); and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3eaddd49-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s861/b/2/A/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> clauses (i) and (ii) as subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively, and conforming the margins accordingly;</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eaddd4a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s861/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in subsection (c), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>requirements of subsections (b)(1)(A) and (b)(1)(B)</quotedText>” in paragraphs (1) and (2) and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>requirement of subsection (b)(1)</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eaddd4b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s861/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau>in subsection (d)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3eaddd4c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s861/b/2/C/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2),</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3eaddd4d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s861/b/2/C/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> paragraph (2).</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eaddd4e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s861/c" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Defense Acquisition University</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1746">Section 1746 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eaddd4f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s861/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in subsection (b)—</chapeau><page identifier="/us/stat/133/1517">133 STAT. 1517</page> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eaddd50-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s861/c/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> paragraphs (2) and (3) as paragraphs (4) and (5), respectively;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eaddd51-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s861/c/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after paragraph (1) the following new paragraphs:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y3eaddd52-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>The professors, instructors, and lecturers employed under paragraph (1) shall include individuals from civilian colleges or universities that are not owned or operated by the Federal Government, commercial learning and development organizations, industry, or federally funded research and development centers.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y3eaddd53-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eaddd54-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p></sidenote><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eaddd55-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>not later than September 1, 2021, not less than five full-time visiting professors employed under paragraph (1) are from civilian colleges or universities described under paragraph (2); ; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eaddd56-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>not later than September 1, 2022, not less than ten full-time visiting professors employed under paragraph (1) are from such civilian colleges or universities.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eaddd57-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s861/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (c), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, and with commercial training providers,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>military departments</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eaddd58-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s861/d" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Designation of Security Cooperation as an Acquisition Position</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1721/b">Section 1721(b) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eaddd59-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s861/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="amend">amending</amendingAction> paragraph (11) to read as follows:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3eae046a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="11">“(11) </num><content>Security cooperation.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eae046b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s861/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3eae046c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="13">“(13) </num><content>Other positions, as necessary.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eae046d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s861/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Career Paths</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eae046e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s861/e/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Career path required for each acquisition workforce career field</inline>.—</heading><content>Paragraph (4) of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1701a/b">section 1701a(b) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3eae046f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>develop and implement a career path, as described in section 1722(a) of this title, for each career field designated by the Secretary under section 1721(a) of this title as an acquisition workforce career field;”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eae0470-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s861/e/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming amendments</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 1722(a) of such title <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eae0471-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s861/e/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>appropriate career paths</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>an appropriate career path</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eae0472-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s861/e/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>are identified</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>is identified for each acquisition workforce career field</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eae0473-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s861/e/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eae0474-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eae0475-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1701a">10 USC 1701a</ref></p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eae0476-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">note.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Deadline for implementation of career paths</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than the end of the two-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall carry out the requirements of paragraph (4) of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1701a/b">section 1701a(b) of title 10, United States Code</ref> (as amended by paragraph (1)).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eae0477-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s861/f" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Career Fields</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eae0478-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s861/f/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Designation of acquisition workforce career fields</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eae0479-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Regulations.</p></sidenote>Section 1721(a) of such title <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new sentence: “<quotedText>The Secretary shall also designate in regulations those career fields in the Department of Defense that are acquisition workforce career fields for purposes of this chapter.</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eae047a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s861/f/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical amendments</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="inline" id="y3eae047b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s861/f/2/A" role="instruction"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>The heading of section 1721 of such title <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1518">133 STAT. 1518</page> <quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y3eae047c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658164"><num class="fontsize12" value="1721">“§ 1721.</num><heading class="fontsize12"> Designation of acquisition positions and acquisition workforce career fields”</heading></section> </quotedContent>.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eae047d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s861/f/2/B" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>The item relating to such section in the table of sections at the beginning of subchapter II of chapter 87 of such title<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eae047e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1721">10 USC 1721</ref> prec.<?GPOvSpace 04?></p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“1721. </designator> <label>Designation of acquisition positions and acquisition workforce career fields.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eae047f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s861/f/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3)</num><subparagraph class="inline" id="y3eae0480-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s861/f/3/A" role="instruction"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>The heading of subchapter II of chapter 87 of such title<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eae0481-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1721">10 USC 1721</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="subchapter" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator><inline class="smallCaps"> “subchapter ii—</inline></designator> <label><inline class="smallCaps">acquisition positions and acquisition workforce career fields”.</inline><?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3eae0482-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s861/f/3/B" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>The item relating to such subchapter in the table of subchapters at the beginning of such chapter<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eae0483-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1701">10 USC 1701</ref> prec.<?GPOvSpace 04?></p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658260"> <designator>“II. </designator> <label>Acquisition Positions And Acquisition Workforce Career Fields </label> <target leaderAlign="left" leaderChar="." style="-uslm-lc:I658252">1721”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></target> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eae0484-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s861/f/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eae0485-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eae0486-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1721">10 USC 1721 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Deadline for designation of career fields</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than the end of the six-month period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall carry out the requirements of the second sentence of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1721/a">section 1721(a) of title 10, United States Code</ref> (as added by paragraph (1)).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eae0487-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s861/g" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">(g) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Key Work Experiences</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eae0488-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s861/g/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Development of key work experiences for each acquisition workforce career field</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 1722b of such title <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eae0489-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Key Work Experiences</inline>.—</heading><content>In carrying out subsection (b)(2), the Secretary shall ensure that key work experiences, in the form of multidisciplinary experiences, are developed for each acquisition workforce career field.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eae048a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s861/g/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eae048b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1722b">10 USC 1722b note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Plan for implementation of key work experiences</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eae048c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a plan identifying the specific actions the Secretary has taken, and is planning to take, to develop and establish key work experiences for each acquisition workforce career field as required by subsection (c) of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1722b">section 1722b of title 10, United States Code</ref> (as added by paragraph (1)). The plan shall specify the percentage of the acquisition workforce, or funds available for administration of the acquisition workforce on an annual basis, that the Secretary will dedicate towards developing and establishing such key work experiences.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eae2b9d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s861/h" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="h">(h) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Applicability of Career Path Requirements to All Members of Acquisition Workforce</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 1723(b) of such title <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the critical acquisition-related</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eae2b9e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s861/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Competency Development</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eae2b9f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s861/i/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Subchapter V of chapter 87 of such title <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new section:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y3eae2ba0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658164"><num class="fontsize12" value="1765">“§ 1765.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eae2ba1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1765">10 USC 1765</ref>.</p></sidenote> Competency development</heading><chapeau class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3eae2ba2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  “For each acquisition workforce career field, the Secretary of Defense shall—<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1519">133 STAT. 1519</page></chapeau><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3eae2ba3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eae2ba4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Standards.</p></sidenote><content>establish, for the civilian personnel in that career field, defined proficiency standards and technical and nontechnical competencies which shall be used in personnel qualification assessments; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3eae2ba5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>assign resources to accomplish such technical and nontechnical competencies.”</content></paragraph> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eae2ba6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s861/i/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The table of sections at the beginning of such subchapter II<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eae2ba7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1761">10 USC 1761</ref> prec.<?GPOvSpace 04?></p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“1765. </designator> <label>Competency development.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eae2ba8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s861/i/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eae2ba9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1765">10 USC 1765 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Deadline for implementation</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than the end of the two-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall carry out the requirements of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1765">section 1765 of title 10, United States Code</ref> (as added by paragraph (1)).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eae2baa-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s861/j" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="j">(j) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Termination of Defense Acquisition Corps</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eae2bab-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s861/j/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eae2bac-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1731">10 USC 1731 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><content>The Acquisition Corps for the Department of Defense referred to in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1731/a">section 1731(a) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, is terminated.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eae2bad-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s861/j/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1733">Section 1733 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eae2bae-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s861/j/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> subsection (a); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eae2baf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s861/j/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsection (b) as subsection (a).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eae2bb0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s861/j/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>Subsection (b) of section 1731 of such title is transferred to the end of section 1733 of such title, as amended by paragraph (2), and amended—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eae2bb1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s861/j/3/A" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText><headingText class="smallCaps">Acquisition Corps</headingText></quotedText>” in the heading and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText><headingText class="smallCaps">the Acquisition Workforce</headingText></quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eae2bb2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s861/j/3/B" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>selected for the Acquisition Corps</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>in the acquisition workforce</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eae2bb3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s861/j/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><chapeau>Subsection (e) of section 1732 of such title is transferred to the end of section 1733 of such title, as amended by paragraphs (2) and (3), redesignated as subsection (c), and amended—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eae2bb4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s861/j/4/A" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>in the Acquisition Corps</quotedText>” in paragraphs (1) and (2) and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>in critical acquisition positions</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eae2bb5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s861/j/4/B" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>serving in the Corps</quotedText>” in paragraph (2) and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>employment</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eae2bb6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s861/j/5" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eae2bb7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Repeals.</p></sidenote><content>Sections 1731 and 1732 of such title are <amendingAction type="repeal">repealed</amendingAction>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eae2bb8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s861/j/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6)</num><subparagraph class="inline" id="y3eae2bb9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s861/j/6/A"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>Section 1733 of such title, as amended by paragraphs (2), (3), and (4), is redesignated as section 1731.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3eae2bba-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s861/j/6/B" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>The table of sections at the beginning of subchapter III of chapter 87 of such title<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eae2bbb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1731">10 USC 1731</ref> prec.<?GPOvSpace 04?></p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the items relating to sections 1731, 1732, and 1733 and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“1731. </designator> <label>Critical acquisition positions.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eae2bbc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s861/j/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7)</num><subparagraph class="inline" id="y3eae2bbd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s861/j/7/A" role="instruction"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>The heading of subchapter III of chapter 87 of such title<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eae2bbe-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1731">10 USC 1731</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="subchapter" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator><inline class="smallCaps"> “subchapter iii—</inline></designator> <label><inline class="smallCaps">critical acquisition positions”.</inline><?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3eae2bbf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s861/j/7/B" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>The item relating to such subchapter in the table of subchapters at the beginning of such chapter<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eae2bc0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1701">10 USC 1701</ref> prec.<?GPOvSpace 04?></p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658260"> <designator>“III. </designator> <label>Critical Acquisition Positions </label> <target leaderAlign="left" leaderChar="." style="-uslm-lc:I658252">1731”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></target> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent><page identifier="/us/stat/133/1520">133 STAT. 1520</page></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eae2bc1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s861/j/8" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><content>Section 1723(a)(2) of such title <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 1733 of this title</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 1731 of this title</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eae2bc2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s861/j/9" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">(9) </num><chapeau>Section 1725 of such title <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eae2bc3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s861/j/9/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in subsection (a)(1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Defense Acquisition Corps</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>acquisition workforce</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eae2bc4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s861/j/9/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in subsection (d)(2), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>of the Defense Acquisition Corps</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>in the acquisition workforce serving in critical acquisition positions</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eae2bc5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s861/j/10" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="10">(10) </num><chapeau>Section 1734 of such title <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eae2bc6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s861/j/10/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>of the Acquisition Corps</quotedText>” in subsections (e)(1) and (h) and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>of the acquisition workforce</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eae2bc7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s861/j/10/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>in subsection (g)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3eae2bc8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s861/j/10/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>of the Acquisition Corps</quotedText>” in the first sentence and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>of the acquisition workforce</quotedText>”;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3eae2bc9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s861/j/10/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>of the Corps</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>of the acquisition workforce</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3eae2bca-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s861/j/10/B/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>of the Acquisition Corps</quotedText>” in the second sentence and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>of the acquisition workforce in critical acquisition positions</quotedText>”.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eae2bcb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s861/j/11" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="11">(11) </num><chapeau>Section 1737 of such title <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eae2bcc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s861/j/11/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in subsection (a)(1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>of the Acquisition Corps</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>of the acquisition workforce</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eae2bcd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s861/j/11/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in subsection (b), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>of the Corps</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>of the acquisition workforce</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eae2bce-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s861/j/12" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="12">(12) </num><content>Section 1742(a)(1) of such title <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the Acquisition Corps</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>acquisition positions in the Department of Defense</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eae52df-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s861/j/13" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="13">(13) </num><content>Section 2228(a)(4) of such title <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>under section 1733(b)(1)(C) of this title</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>under section 1731 of this title</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eae52e0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s861/j/14" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="14">(14) </num><content>Section 7016(b)(5)(B) of such title <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>under section 1733 of this title</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>under section 1731 of this title</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eae52e1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s861/j/15" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="15">(15) </num><content>Section 8016(b)(4)(B) of such title <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>under section 1733 of this title</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>under section 1731 of this title</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eae52e2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s861/j/16" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="16">(16) </num><content>Section 9016(b)(4)(B) of such title <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>under section 1733 of this title</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>under section 1731 of this title</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eae52e3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s861/j/17" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="17">(17) </num><content>Paragraph (1) of <ref href="/us/usc/t37/s317">section 317 of title 37, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3eae52e4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>is a member of the acquisition workforce selected to serve in, or serving in, a critical acquisition position designated under section 1731 of title 10.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e51523" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s862" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="862">SEC. 862. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eae52e5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1741">10 USC 1741 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT AND SOFTWARE ACQUISITION TRAINING AND MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eaf1636-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s862/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment of Software Development and Software Acquisition Training and Management Programs</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eaf1637-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s862/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eaf1638-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense, acting through the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment and in consultation with the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, the Under Secretary <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1521">133 STAT. 1521</page> of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, and the Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense, shall establish software development and software acquisition training and management programs for all software acquisition professionals, software developers, and other appropriate individuals (as determined by the Secretary of Defense), to earn a certification in software development and software acquisition.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eaf1639-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s862/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Program contents</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The programs established under paragraph (1) shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eaf163a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s862/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>develop and expand the use of specialized training programs for chief information officers of the military departments and the Defense Agencies, service acquisition executives, program executive officers, and program managers to include training on and experience in—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3eaf3d4b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s862/a/2/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>continuous software development; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3eaf3d4c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s862/a/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>acquisition pathways available to acquire software;</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eaf3d4d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s862/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>ensure that appropriate program managers—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3eaf3d4e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s862/a/2/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>have demonstrated competency in current software processes;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3eaf3d4f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s862/a/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>have the skills to lead a workforce that can quickly meet challenges, use software tools that prioritize continuous or frequent upgrades as such tools become available, take up opportunities provided by new innovations, and plan software activities in short iterations to learn from risks of software testing; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3eaf3d50-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s862/a/2/B/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>have the experience and training to delegate technical oversight and execution decisions; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eaf3d51-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s862/a/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>include continuing education courses, exchanges with private-sector organizations, and experiential training to help individuals maintain skills learned through the programs.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eaf3d52-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s862/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reports</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eaf3d53-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s862/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reports required</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eaf3d54-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s862/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, an initial report; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eaf3d55-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s862/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, a final report.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eaf3d56-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s862/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Contents</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each report required under paragraph (1) shall include—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eaf3d57-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s862/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the status of implementing the software development and software acquisition training and management programs established under subsection (a)(1);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eaf3d58-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s862/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>a description of the requirements for certification, including the requirements for competencies in current software processes;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eaf3d59-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s862/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>a description of potential career paths in software development and software acquisition within the Department of Defense;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eaf3d5a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s862/b/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eaf3d5b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>an independent assessment conducted by the Defense Innovation Board of the progress made on implementing the programs established under subsection (a)(1); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eaf3d5c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s862/b/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eaf3d5d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eaf3d5e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>any recommendations for changes to existing law to facilitate the implementation of the programs established under subsection (a)(1).<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1522">133 STAT. 1522</page></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eaf3d5f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s862/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eaf3d60-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s862/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Program executive officer; program manager</inline>.—</heading><content>The terms “program executive officer” and “program manager” have the meanings given those terms, respectively, in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1737">section 1737 of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eaf3d61-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s862/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Service acquisition executive</inline>.—</heading><content>The terms “military department”, “Defense Agency”, and “service acquisition executive” have the meanings given those terms, respectively, in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s101">section 101 of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eaf3d62-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s862/c/3" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Major defense acquisition program</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>major defense acquisition program</term>” has the meaning given in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2430">section 2430 of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eaf3d63-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s862/c/4" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Defense business system</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>defense business system</term>” has the meaning given in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2222/i/1">section 2222(i)(1) of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e51740" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s863" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="863">SEC. 863. </num><heading>MODIFICATION OF TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENTS OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE EMPLOYEES TO A PRIVATE-SECTOR ORGANIZATION.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eaf6474-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s863/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Public-private Talent Exchange Program</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1599g">Section 1599g of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subsections:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eaf8b85-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Conflicts of Interest</inline>.—</heading><content>A private-sector organization that is temporarily assigned a member of the acquisition workforce under this section shall not be considered to have a conflict of interest with the Department of Defense solely because of participation in the program established under this section.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eaf8b86-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="j">“(j) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Funding; Use of Defense Acquisition Workforce Development Fund</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Funds for the expenses for the program established under this section may be provided from amounts in the Department of Defense Acquisition Workforce Development Fund. Expenses for the program include—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eaf8b87-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>notwithstanding section 1705(e)(5) of this title, the base salary of a civilian member of the acquisition workforce assigned to a private-sector organization under this section, during the period of that assignment;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eaf8b88-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>expenses relating to assignment under this section of a member of the acquisition workforce away from the member’s regular duty station, including expenses for travel, per diem, and lodging; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eaf8b89-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>expenses for the administration of the program.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eaf8b8a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s863/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Use of Defense Acquisition Workforce Development Fund</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 1705(e)(1) of such title <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subparagraph:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentUp2 fontsize10" id="y3eaf8b8b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>Amounts in the Fund may be used to pay the expenses of the public-private talent exchange program established under section 1599g of this title.”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e51822" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s864" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="864">SEC. 864. </num><heading>INCENTIVES AND CONSIDERATION FOR QUALIFIED TRAINING PROGRAMS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eafb29c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s864/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch141">Chapter 141 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after section 2409 the following new section:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y3eafd9ad-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="2409a">“§ 2409a.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eafd9ae-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2409a">10 USC 2409a</ref>.</p></sidenote> Incentives and consideration for qualified training programs</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eafd9af-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Incentives</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall develop workforce development investment incentives for a contractor that implements a qualified training program to develop the workforce <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1523">133 STAT. 1523</page> of the contractor in a manner consistent with the needs of the Department of Defense.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eafd9b0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eafd9b1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Revision.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eafd9b2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Requirement.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eafd9b3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analysis.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Consideration of Qualified Training Programs</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall revise the Department of Defense Supplement to the Federal Acquisition Regulation to require that the system used by the Federal Government to monitor or record contractor past performance includes an analysis of the availability, quality, and effectiveness of a qualified training program of an offeror as part of the past performance rating of such offeror.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eafd9b4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Qualified Training Program Defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘<term>qualified training program</term>’ means any of the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eafd9b5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>A program eligible to receive funds under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t29/s3101/etseq">29 U.S.C. 3101 et seq.</ref>).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eafd9b6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>A program eligible to receive funds under the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (<ref href="/us/usc/t20/s2301/etseq">20 U.S.C. 2301 et seq.</ref>).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eafd9b7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>A program registered under the Act of August 16, 1937 (commonly known as the ‘National Apprenticeship Act’; Stat. 664, chapter 663; <ref href="/us/usc/t29/s50/etseq">29 U.S.C. 50 et seq.</ref>).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eafd9b8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>Any other program determined to be a qualified training program for purposes of this section, and that meets the workforce needs of the Department of Defense, as determined by the Secretary of Defense.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eafd9b9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s864/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eafd9ba-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2381">10 USC 2381</ref> prec.<?GPOvSpace 04?></p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after the item relating to section 2409 the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“2409a. </designator> <label>Incentives and consideration for qualified training programs.”.</label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e51960" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s865" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="865">SEC. 865. </num><heading>USE OF QUALIFIED APPRENTICES BY MILITARY CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTORS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eb027db-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s865/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Use of Qualified Apprentices by Military Construction Contractors</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb027dc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s865/a/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch169/schIII">Subchapter III of chapter 169 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new section:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y3eb075fd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658164"><num class="fontsize12" value="2870">“§ 2870.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eb075fe-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2870">10 USC 2870</ref>.</p></sidenote> Use of qualified apprentices by military construction contractors</heading><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eb075ff-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Certification Required</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense shall require each offeror for a contract for a military construction project to certify to the Secretary that, if awarded such a contract, the offeror will—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb07600-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>establish a goal that not less than 20 percent of the total workforce employed in the performance of such a contract are qualified apprentices; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb07601-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>make a good faith effort to meet or exceed such goal.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eb07602-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Incentives</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall develop incentives for offerors for a contract for military construction projects to meet or exceed the goal described in subsection (a).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eb07603-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eb07604-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Revision.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eb07605-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Requirement.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eb07606-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analysis.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Consideration of Use of Qualified Apprentices</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall revise the Department of Defense Supplement to the Federal Acquisition Regulation to require that the system used by the Federal Government to monitor or record contractor past performance includes an analysis of whether the contractor has made a good faith effort to meet or exceed the goal described in subsection (a), including consideration of the actual <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1524">133 STAT. 1524</page> number of qualified apprentices used by the contractor on the contract, as part of the past performance rating of such contractor.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eb07607-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Qualified Apprentice Defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term ‘<term>qualified apprentice</term>’ means an employee participating in an apprenticeship program that is—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb07608-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>registered with the Office of Apprenticeship of the Employment Training Administration of the Department of Labor pursuant to the Act of August 16, 1937 (popularly known as the ‘National Apprenticeship Act’; <ref href="/us/usc/t29/s50/etseq">29 U.S.C. 50 et seq.</ref>);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb07609-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>registered with a State apprenticeship agency recognized by such Office of Apprenticeship pursuant to such Act; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb0760a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>determined to be a high-quality apprenticeship program by industry and the Secretary of Labor.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb0760b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s865/a/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch169/schIII">subchapter III of chapter 169 of title 10, United States Code</ref>,<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eb0760c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2851">10 USC 2851</ref> prec.<?GPOvSpace 04?></p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“2870. </designator> <label>Use of qualified apprentices by military construction contractors.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eb0760d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stF/s865/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eb0760e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2870">10 USC 2870 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Applicability</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to contracts awarded on or after the date that is 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d159904e52132" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="G">Subtitle G—</num><heading>Small Business Matters</heading> <section id="d159904e52137" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s870" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="870">SEC. 870. </num><heading>REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO CREDIT FOR CERTAIN SMALL BUSINESS CONCERN SUBCONTRACTORS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eb0c42f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s870/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Credit for Certain Small Business Concern Subcontractors</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 8(d)(16) of the Small Business Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t15/s637/d">15 U.S.C. 637(d)</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb0eb40-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="16">“(16) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Credit for certain small business concern subcontractors</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb0eb41-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of determining whether or not a prime contractor has attained the percentage goals specified in paragraph (6)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3eb0eb42-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>if the subcontracting goals pertain only to a single contract with a Federal agency, the prime contractor may elect to receive credit for small business concerns performing as first tier subcontractors or subcontractors at any tier pursuant to the subcontracting plans required under paragraph (6)(D) in an amount equal to the total dollar value of any subcontracts awarded to such small business concerns; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3eb0eb43-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>if the subcontracting goals pertain to more than one contract with one or more Federal agencies, or to one contract with more than one Federal agency, the prime contractor may only receive credit for first tier subcontractors that are small business concerns.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb0eb44-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Collection and review of data on subcontracting plans</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The head of each contracting agency shall ensure that the agency—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3eb0eb45-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>collects and reports data on the extent to which prime contractors of the agency meet the goals and objectives set forth in subcontracting plans submitted pursuant to this subsection; and<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1525">133 STAT. 1525</page></content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3eb0eb46-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>periodically reviews data collected and reported pursuant to clause (i) for the purpose of ensuring that such contractors comply in good faith with the requirements of this subsection.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb0eb47-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Rule of construction</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to allow a Federal agency to establish a goal for an number of subcontracts with a subcontractor at any tier for a prime contractor otherwise eligible to receive credit under this paragraph.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eb0eb48-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s870/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Maintenance of Records With Respect to Credit Under a Subcontracting Plan</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 8(d)(6) of the Small Business Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t15/s637/d/6">15 U.S.C. 637(d)(6)</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb0eb49-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s870/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subparagraphs (G) and (H) as subparagraphs (H) and (I), respectively (and conforming the margins accordingly); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb0eb4a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s870/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after subparagraph (F) the following new subparagraph:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb0eb4b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">“(G) </num><content>a recitation of the types of records the successful offeror or bidder will maintain to demonstrate that procedures have been adopted to substantiate the credit the successful offeror or bidder will elect to receive under paragraph (16)(A);”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e52259" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s871" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="871">SEC. 871. </num><heading>INCLUSION OF BEST IN CLASS DESIGNATIONS IN ANNUAL REPORT ON SMALL BUSINESS GOALS.</heading><content class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3eb1125c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 15(h) of the Small Business Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t15/s644/h">15 U.S.C. 644(h)</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb1396d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Best in class small business participation reporting</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb1396e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Addendum</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In addition to the requirements under paragraph (2) and for each best in class designation, the Administrator shall include in the report required by such paragraph—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3eb1396f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>the total amount of spending Governmentwide in such designation; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3eb13970-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><chapeau>the number of small business concerns awarded contracts and the dollar amount of such contracts awarded within each such designation to each of the following—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y3eb13971-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>qualified HUBZone small business concerns;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y3eb13972-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>small business concerns owned and controlled by women;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y3eb13973-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="III">“(III) </num><content>small business concerns owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y3eb13974-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="IV">“(IV) </num><content>small business concerns owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals.</content></subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb13975-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Best in class defined</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘<term>best in class</term>’ has the meaning given such term by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb13976-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effective date</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator shall report on the information described by subparagraph (A) beginning on the date that such information is available in the Federal Procurement Data System, the System for Award Management, or any successor to such systems.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1526">133 STAT. 1526</page></content></section> <section id="d159904e52345" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s872" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="872">SEC. 872. </num><heading>REAUTHORIZATION AND IMPROVEMENT OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE MENTOR-PROTEGE PROGRAM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eb1d4b7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s872/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reauthorization</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb1fbc8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s872/a/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subsection (j) of section 831 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1991 (<ref href="/us/pl/101/510">Public Law 101–510</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2302">10 U.S.C. 2302 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb1fbc9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s872/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>September 30, 2018</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>September 30, 2024</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb1fbca-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s872/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in paragraph (2), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>September 30, 2021</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>September 30, 2026</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb1fbcb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s872/a/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Program participation term</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (e)(2) of such section <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>three years</quotedText>” each place such term appears and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>two years</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb1fbcc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s872/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eb1fbcd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Strategy.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eb1fbce-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2302">10 USC 2302</ref></p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eb1fbcf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">note.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effective date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by this subsection shall take effect on the date on which the Secretary of Defense submits to Congress the small business strategy required under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2283">section 2283 of title 10, United States Code</ref>. The<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eb1fbd0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Notification.</p></sidenote> Secretary of Defense shall notify the Law Revision Counsel of the House of Representatives of the submission of the strategy so that the Law Revision Counsel may execute the amendments made by this subsection.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eb1fbd1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s872/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Office of Small Business Programs Oversight</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 831 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1991 (<ref href="/us/pl/101/510">Public Law 101–510</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2302">10 U.S.C. 2302 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb1fbd2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s872/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsection (n) as subsection (o); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb1fbd3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s872/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after subsection (m) the following new subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eb1fbd4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="n">“(n) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment of Performance Goals and Periodic Reviews</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Office of Small Business Programs of the Department of Defense shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb1fbd5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>establish performance goals consistent with the stated purpose of the Mentor-Protege Program and outcome-based metrics to measure progress in meeting those goals; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb1fbd6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eb1fbd7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reports.</p></sidenote><content>submit to the congressional defense committees, not later than February 1, 2020, a report on progress made toward implementing these performance goals and metrics, based on periodic reviews of the procedures used to approve mentor-protege agreements.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eb1fbd8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s872/c" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Modification of Disadvantaged Small Business Concern Definition</inline>.—</heading><content>Paragraph (2) of section 831(o) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1991 (<ref href="/us/pl/101/510">Public Law 101–510</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2302">10 U.S.C. 2302 note</ref>), as redesignated by subsection (b)(1), <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> in the matter preceding subparagraph (A) by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>has less than half the size standard corresponding to its primary North American Industry Classification System code</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>is not more than the size standard corresponding to its primary North American Industry Classification System code</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eb1fbd9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s872/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eb1fbda-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eb1fbdb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Independent Report on Program Effectiveness</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall direct the Defense Business Board to submit, not later than March 31, 2022, to the congressional defense committees a report evaluating the effectiveness of the Mentor-Protege Program established under section 831 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1991 (<ref href="/us/pl/101/510">Public Law 101–510</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2302">10 U.S.C. 2302 note</ref>), including recommendations for improving the program in terms of performance metrics, forms of assistance, and overall program effectiveness.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1527">133 STAT. 1527</page></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eb1fbdc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s872/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter until September 30, 2024, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the Mentor-Protege Program established under section 831 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1991 (<ref href="/us/pl/101/510">Public Law 101–510</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2302">10 U.S.C. 2302 note</ref>) that describes—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb1fbdd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s872/e/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>each mentor-protege agreement entered into under such section, disaggregated by the type of disadvantaged small business concern (as defined in subsection (o) of such section) receiving assistance pursuant to such an agreement;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb1fbde-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s872/e/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the type of assistance provided to protege firms (as defined in such subsection) under each such agreement;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb1fbdf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s872/e/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>the benefits provided to mentor firms (as defined in such subsection) under each such agreement; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb1fbe0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s872/e/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>the progress of protege firms under each such agreement with respect to competing for Federal prime contracts and subcontracts.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e52590" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s873" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="873">SEC. 873. </num><heading>ACCELERATED PAYMENTS APPLICABLE TO CONTRACTS WITH CERTAIN SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS UNDER THE PROMPT PAYMENT ACT.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3eb24a01-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t31/s3903/a">Section 3903(a) of title 31, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb24a02-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s873/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in paragraph (1)(B), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>except as provided in paragraphs (10) and (11),</quotedText>” before “<quotedText>30 days</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb24a03-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s873/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in paragraph (8), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb24a04-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s873/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>in paragraph (9), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the period at the end and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> a semicolon; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb24a05-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s873/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eb24a06-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraphs:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3eb24a07-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="10">“(10) </num><content>for a prime contractor (as defined in section 8701(5) of title 41) that is a small business concern (as defined under section 3 of the Small Business Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t15/s632">15 U.S.C. 632</ref>)), to the fullest extent permitted by law, require that the head of an agency establish an accelerated payment date with a goal of 15 days after a proper invoice for the amount due is received if a specific payment date is not established by contract; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3eb24a08-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="11">“(11) </num><chapeau>for a prime contractor (as defined in section 8701(5) of title 41) that subcontracts with a small business concern (as defined under section 3 of the Small Business Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t15/s632">15 U.S.C. 632</ref>)), to the fullest extent permitted by law, require that the head of an agency establish an accelerated payment date with a goal of 15 days after a proper invoice for the amount due is received if—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb24a09-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>a specific payment date is not established by contract; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb24a0a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>such prime contractor agrees to make payments to such subcontractor in accordance with such accelerated payment date, to the maximum extent practicable, without any further consideration from or fees charged to such subcontractor.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d159904e52676" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s874" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="874">SEC. 874. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eb2711b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eb2711c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Revision.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eb2711d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Requirement.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eb2711e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Summary.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eb2711f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluation.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eb27120-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t41/s4106">41 USC 4106</ref></p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eb27121-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">note.</p></sidenote><heading>POSTAWARD EXPLANATIONS FOR UNSUCCESSFUL OFFERORS FOR CERTAIN CONTRACTS.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Federal Acquisition Regulation shall be revised to require that with respect to an offer for a task order or delivery order in an amount greater than the simplified acquisition threshold (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t41/s134">section 134 of title 41, United States Code</ref>) and <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1528">133 STAT. 1528</page> less than or equal to $5,500,000 issued under an indefinite delivery-indefinite quantity contract, the contracting officer for such contract shall, upon written request from an unsuccessful offeror, provide a brief explanation as to why such offeror was unsuccessful that includes a summary of the rationale for the award and an evaluation of the significant weak or deficient factors in the offeror’s offer.</content></section> <section id="d159904e52705" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s875" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="875">SEC. 875. </num><heading>SMALL BUSINESS CONTRACTING CREDIT FOR SUBCONTRACTORS THAT ARE PUERTO RICO BUSINESSES OR COVERED TERRITORY BUSINESSES.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3eb2bf42-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 15(x) of the Small Business Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t15/s644/x/1">15 U.S.C. 644(x)(1)</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb2bf43-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s875/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in the subsection heading, by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> “<quotedText><headingText class="smallCaps">and Covered Territory Businesses</headingText></quotedText>” after “<quotedText><headingText class="smallCaps">Puerto Rico Businesses</headingText></quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb2bf44-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s875/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (1)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb2bf45-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s875/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or a covered territory business, or a prime contractor awards a subcontract (at any tier) to a subcontractor that is a Puerto Rico business or a covered territory business,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>Puerto Rico business</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb2bf46-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s875/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or subcontract</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>the contract</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb2bf47-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s875/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subsection (g)(1)(A)(i)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subsection (g)(1)(A)</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb2bf48-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s875/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3eb2bf49-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Covered territory business defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this subsection, the term ‘<term>covered territory business</term>’ means a small business concern that has its principal office located in one of the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb2bf4a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>The United States Virgin Islands.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb2bf4b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>American Samoa.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb2bf4c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>Guam.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb2bf4d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>The Northern Mariana Islands.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d159904e52808" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s876" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="876">SEC. 876. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eb2bf4e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s632">15 USC 632 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>TECHNICAL AMENDMENT REGARDING TREATMENT OF CERTAIN SURVIVING SPOUSES UNDER THE DEFINITION OF SMALL BUSINESS CONCERN OWNED AND CONTROLLED BY SERVICE-DISABLED VETERANS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3eb2e65f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Effective<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eb2e660-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective date.</p></sidenote> on the date specified in subsection (e) of section 1832 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (<ref href="/us/pl/114/328">Public Law 114–328</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/130/2660">130 Stat. 2660</ref>), section 3(q)(2) of the Small Business Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t15/s632/q">15 U.S.C. 632(q)</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb2e661-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s876/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in subparagraph (C)(i)(II), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>rated as 100 percent</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText>service-connected disability</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb2e662-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s876/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="amend">amending</amendingAction> subparagraph (C)(ii)(III) to read as follows:<quotedContent><subclause class="indentUp2 fontsize10" id="y3eb30d73-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="III">“(III) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eb30d74-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time periods.</p></sidenote><chapeau>the date that—</chapeau><item class="fontsize10" id="y3eb30d75-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="aa">“(aa) </num><content>in the case of a surviving spouse of a veteran with a service-connected disability rated as 100 percent disabling or who dies as a result of a service-connected disability, is 10 years after the date of the death of the veteran; or</content></item> <item class="fontsize10" id="y3eb30d76-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="bb">“(bb) </num><content>in the case of a surviving spouse of a veteran with a service-connected disability rated as less than 100 percent disabling who does not die as a result of a service-connected disability, is 3 years after the date of the death of the veteran.”</content></item> </subclause> </quotedContent>.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1529">133 STAT. 1529</page></content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d159904e52876" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s877" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="877">SEC. 877. </num><heading>EXTENSION OF LOAN ASSISTANCE AND DEFERRAL ELIGIBILITY TO RESERVISTS AND MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL GUARD BEYOND PERIODS OF MILITARY CONFLICT.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eb3d0c7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s877/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Small Business Act Amendments</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 7 of the Small Business Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t15/s636">15 U.S.C. 636</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb3d0c8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s877/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in subsection (b)(3)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb3d0c9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s877/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>in subparagraph (A)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3eb3d0ca-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s877/a/1/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> clause (ii);</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3eb3d0cb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s877/a/1/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> clause (i) as clause (ii);</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3eb3d0cc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s877/a/1/A/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> before clause (ii), as so redesignated, the following:<quotedContent><clause class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y3eb3d0cd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eb3d0ce-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Definition.</p></sidenote><content>the term ‘<term>active service</term>’ has the meaning given that term in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s101/d/3">section 101(d)(3) of title 10, United States Code</ref>;”</content></clause> </quotedContent>; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3eb3d0cf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s877/a/1/A/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>in clause (ii), as so redesignated, by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and</quotedText>” at the end;</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb3d0d0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s877/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in subparagraph (B), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>being ordered to active military duty during a period of military conflict</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>being ordered to perform active service for a period of more than 30 consecutive days</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb3d0d1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s877/a/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>in subparagraph (C), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>active duty</quotedText>” each place it appears and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>active service</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb3d0d2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s877/a/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>in subparagraph (G)(ii)(II), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>active duty</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>active service</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb3d0d3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s877/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in subsection (n)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb3d0d4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s877/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in the subsection heading, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText><headingText class="smallCaps">Active Duty</headingText></quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText><headingText class="smallCaps">Active Service</headingText></quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb3d0d5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s877/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (1)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3eb3d0d6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s877/a/2/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> subparagraph (C);</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3eb3f7e7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s877/a/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subparagraphs (A) and (B) as subparagraphs (B) and (C), respectively;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3eb3f7e8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s877/a/2/B/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> before subparagraph (B), as so redesignated, the following:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y3eb3f7e9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eb3f7ea-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Definition.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Active service</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘<term>active service</term>’ has the meaning given that term in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s101/d/3">section 101(d)(3) of title 10, United States Code</ref>.”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3eb3f7eb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s877/a/2/B/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>in subparagraph (B), as so redesignated, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>ordered to active duty during a period of military conflict</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>ordered to perform active service for a period of more than 30 consecutive days</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3eb3f7ec-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s877/a/2/B/v" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">(v) </num><content>in subparagraph (D), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>active duty</quotedText>” each place it appears and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>active service</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb3f7ed-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s877/a/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>in paragraph (2)(B), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>active duty</quotedText>” each place it appears and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>active service</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eb3f7ee-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s877/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eb3f7ef-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eb3f7f0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s636">15 USC 636 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Applicability</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by subsection (a)(1) shall apply to an economic injury suffered or likely to be suffered as the result of an essential employee being ordered to perform active service (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s101/d/3">section 101(d)(3) of title 10, United States Code</ref>) for a period of more than 30 consecutive days who is discharged or released from such active service on or after the date of enactment of this Act.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eb3f7f1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s877/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eb3f7f2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">President.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eb3f7f3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s636">15 USC 636</ref>/.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Semiannual Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, and semiannually thereafter, the President shall submit to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship and the Committee on Appropriations of the <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1530">133 STAT. 1530</page> Senate and the Committee on Small Business and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives a report on the number of loans made under the Military Reservist Economic Injury Disaster Loan program and the dollar volume of those loans. The report shall contain the subsidy rate of the disaster loan program as authorized under section 7(b) of the Small Business Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t15/s636/b">15 U.S.C. 636(b)</ref>) with the loans made under the Military Reservist Economic Injury Disaster Loan program and without those loans included.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eb3f7f4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s877/d" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Technical and Conforming Amendment</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 8(l) of the Small Business Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t15/s637/l">15 U.S.C. 637(l)</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb3f7f5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s877/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>The Administration</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3eb3f7f6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administration”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb3f7f7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s877/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(as defined in section 7(n)(1))</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb3f7f8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s877/d/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3eb41f09-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definition of period of military conflict</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this subsection, the term ‘<term>period of military conflict</term>’ means—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb41f0a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>a period of war declared by the Congress;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb41f0b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>a period of national emergency declared by the Congress or by the President; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb41f0c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>a period of a contingency operation, as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s101/a">section 101(a) of title 10, United States Code</ref>.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e53232" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s878" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="878">SEC. 878. </num><heading>MODIFICATION TO THE DEFENSE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT RAPID INNOVATION PROGRAM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eb4943d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s878/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Types of Awards; Award Size; Limitation on Certain Awards</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2359a">Section 2359a of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb4943e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s878/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (a)(1), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>phase II Small Business Technology Transfer Program projects,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>projects,</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb4943f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s878/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in subsection (b)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb49440-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s878/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in paragraph (3), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>$3,000,000</quotedText>” and all that follows through the period at the end and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>$6,000,000.</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb49441-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s878/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y3eb49442-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">“(7) </num><content>A preference under the program for funding small business concerns.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb49443-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s878/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>in subsection (d)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb49444-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s878/a/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Subject to</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(1) Subject to</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb49445-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s878/a/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in paragraph (1), as so designated, by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and to the limitation under paragraph (2)</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>for such purpose</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb49446-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s878/a/3/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y3eb49447-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>During any fiscal year, the total amount of awards in an amount greater than $3,000,000 made under the program established under subsection (a) may not exceed 25 percent of the amount made available to carry out such program during such fiscal year.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eb49448-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s878/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the program established under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2359a/a">section 2359a(a) of title 10, United States Code</ref> (commonly known as the “Defense Research and Development Rapid Innovation Program”), which shall include—<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1531">133 STAT. 1531</page></chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb49449-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s878/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>with respect to the two fiscal years preceding the submission of the report—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb4944a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s878/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>a description of the total number of proposals funded under the program;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb4944b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s878/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the percent of funds made available under the program for phase II Small Business Innovation Research Program projects (as defined under section 9 of the Small Business Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t15/s638">15 U.S.C. 638</ref>)); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb4944c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s878/b/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eb4944d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">List.</p></sidenote><content>a list of phase II Small Business Innovation Research Program projects that received funding under the program that were included in major defense acquisition programs (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2430">section 2430 of title 10, United States Code</ref>) and other defense acquisition programs that meet critical national security needs; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb4bb5e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s878/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eb4bb5f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>an assessment on the effectiveness of the program in stimulating innovative technologies, reducing acquisition or lifecycle costs, addressing technical risk, and improving the timeliness and thoroughness of test and evaluation outcomes.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e53390" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s879" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="879">SEC. 879. </num><heading>ALIGNMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATION RESEARCH PROGRAM AND SMALL BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER PROGRAM WITH THE NATIONAL DEFENSE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY STRATEGY.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  The Secretary of Defense and Secretaries of the military departments shall, to the extent practicable, align the research topics selected for activities conducted under the Small Business Innovation Research Program and Small Business Technology Transfer Program (as defined under section 9 of the Small Business Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t15/s638">15 U.S.C. 638</ref>)) with the National Defense Science and Technology Strategy developed under section 218 of the John. S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/232">Public Law 115–232</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/132/1679">132 Stat. 1679</ref>).</content></section> <section id="d159904e53407" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s880" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="880">SEC. 880. </num><heading>ASSISTANCE FOR SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS PARTICIPATING IN THE SBIR AND STTR PROGRAMS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eb57eb0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s880/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definition of Senior Procurement Executive</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 9(e) of the Small Business Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t15/s638/e">15 U.S.C. 638(e)</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb57eb1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s880/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in paragraph (12)(B), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and</quotedText>” at the end;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb57eb2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s880/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in paragraph (13)(B), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the period at the end and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>; and</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb57eb3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s880/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3eb57eb4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="14">“(14) </num><content>the term ‘<term>senior procurement executive</term>’ means an official designated under <ref href="/us/usc/t41/s1702/c">section 1702(c) of title 41, United States Code</ref>, as the senior procurement executive of a Federal agency participating in a SBIR or STTR program.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eb57eb5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s880/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Inclusion of Senior Procurement Executives in SBIR and STTR</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb5a5c6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s880/b/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 9(b) of the Small Business Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t15/s638/b">15 U.S.C. 638(b)</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb5a5c7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s880/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in paragraph (8), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and</quotedText>” at the end;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb5a5c8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s880/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in paragraph (9), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the period at the end and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>; and</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb5a5c9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s880/b/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y3eb5a5ca-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="10">“(10) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eb5a5cb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><content>to consult, where appropriate, with personnel from the relevant Federal agency to assist small business concerns participating in a SBIR or STTR program with commercializing research developed under such a program before such small <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1532">133 STAT. 1532</page> business concern is awarded a contract from such Federal agency.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb5a5cc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s880/b/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Technical amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 9(b)(3) of the Small Business Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t15/s638/b/3">15 U.S.C. 638(b)(3)</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and</quotedText>” at the end.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eb5a5cd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s880/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Modifications Relating to Procurement Center Representatives and Other Acquisition Personnel</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb5a5ce-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s880/c/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">SBIR amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 9(j) of the Small Business Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t15/s638/j">15 U.S.C. 638(j)</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3eb5a5cf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Modifications relating to procurement center representatives</inline>.—</heading><content>Upon the enactment<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eb5a5d0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Requirement.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eb5a5d1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote> of this paragraph, the Administrator shall modify the policy directives issued pursuant to this subsection to require procurement center representatives (as described in section 15(l)) to consult with the appropriate personnel from the relevant Federal agency, to assist small business concerns participating in the SBIR program, particularly in Phase III.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb5a5d2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s880/c/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">STTR amendment</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 9(p)(2) of the Small Business Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t15/s638/p/2">15 U.S.C. 638(p)(2)</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb5a5d3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s880/c/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in subparagraph (E)(ii), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and</quotedText>” at the end;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb5a5d4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s880/c/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in subparagraph (F), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the period at the end and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>; and</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb5a5d5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s880/c/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subparagraph:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3eb5cce6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">“(G) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eb5cce7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultations.</p></sidenote><chapeau>procedures to ensure that procurement center representatives (as described in section 15(l))—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3eb5cce8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>consult with the appropriate personnel from the relevant Federal agency, to assist small business concerns participating in the STTR program, particularly in Phase III;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3eb5cce9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eb5ccea-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Bid.</p></sidenote><content>provide technical assistance to such concerns to submit a bid for an award of a Federal contract; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3eb5cceb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>consult with the appropriate personnel from the relevant Federal agency in providing the assistance described in clause (i).”</content></clause> </subparagraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eb5ccec-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s880/d" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Amendment to Duties of Procurement Center Representatives</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 15(l)(2) of the Small Business Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t15/s644/l/2">15 U.S.C. 644(l)(2)</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb5cced-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s880/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in subparagraph (I), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and</quotedText>” at the end;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb5ccee-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s880/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subparagraph (J) as subparagraph (K); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb5ccef-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s880/d/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after subparagraph (I) the following new subparagraph:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb5ccf0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="J">“(J) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eb5ccf1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><content>consult with the appropriate personnel from the relevant Federal agency, to assist small business concerns participating in a SBIR or STTR program under section 9 with Phase III;”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eb5ccf2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s880/e" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Amendment to the Duties of the Director of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization for Federal Agencies</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 15(k) of the Small Business Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t15/s644/k">15 U.S.C. 644(k)</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb5ccf3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s880/e/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in paragraph (19), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and</quotedText>” at the end;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb5ccf4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s880/e/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in paragraph (20), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the period at the end and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> a semicolon; and<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1533">133 STAT. 1533</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb5ccf5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s880/e/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3eb5ccf6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="21">“(21) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eb5ccf7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><content>shall consult with the appropriate personnel from the relevant Federal agency to assist small business concerns participating in a SBIR or STTR program under section 9 with researching applicable solicitations for the award of a Federal contract (particularly with the Federal agency that has a funding agreement, as defined under section 9, with the concern) to market the research developed by such concern under such SBIR or STTR program.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e53786" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s881" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="881">SEC. 881. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eb5ccf8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s638">15 USC 638 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>CYBERSECURITY TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR SBIR AND STTR PROGRAMS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eb5f409-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s881/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense may enter into an agreement with 1 or more vendors selected under section 9(q)(2) of the Small Business Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t15/s638/q/2">15 U.S.C. 638(q)(2)</ref>) to provide small business concerns engaged in SBIR or STTR projects with cybersecurity technical assistance, such as access to a network of cybersecurity experts and engineers engaged in designing and implementing cybersecurity practices.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eb5f40a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s881/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Amounts</inline>.—</heading><content>In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense may provide the amounts described under section 9(q)(3) of such Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t15/s638/q/3">15 U.S.C. 638(q)(3)</ref>) to a recipient that meets the eligibility requirements under the such paragraph, if the recipient requests to seek cybersecurity technical assistance from an individual or entity other than a vendor selected as described in subsection (a).</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e53822" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s882" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="882">SEC. 882. </num><heading>FUNDING FOR DEFENSE RESEARCH ACTIVITIES OF SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3eb61b1b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Not<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eb61b1c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reports.</p></sidenote> later than March 1, 2020, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on funds or other assistance made available to small business concerns (as defined under section 3 of the Small Business Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t15/s632">15 U.S.C. 632</ref>)) as prime contractors for research, development, test, and evaluation activities, in each of fiscal years 2017, 2018, and 2019 under any—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb61b1d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s882/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>research, development, test, and evaluation programs of the Department of Defense;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb61b1e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s882/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Small Business Innovation Research programs of the Department of Defense;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb61b1f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s882/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Small Business Technology Transfer programs of the Department of Defense; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb61b20-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s882/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>other relevant activities of the Department of Defense.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d159904e53856" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s883" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="883">SEC. 883. </num><heading>MODIFICATIONS TO BUDGET DISPLAY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATION RESEARCH PROGRAM AND SMALL BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER PROGRAM.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3eb64231-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 857 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/232">Public Law 115–232</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/132/1891">132 Stat. 1891</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb64232-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s883/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in subsection (a)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb64233-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s883/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) and the</quotedText>” before “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb64234-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s883/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>a budget display</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>one or more budget displays</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb64235-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s883/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (b), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>The budget display</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>The budget displays</quotedText>”; and<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1534">133 STAT. 1534</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb64236-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s883/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>in subsection (d), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>The budget display</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>The budget displays</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d159904e53924" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s884" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="884">SEC. 884. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eb64237-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s638">15 USC 638 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>PILOT PROGRAM FOR DOMESTIC INVESTMENT UNDER THE SBIR PROGRAM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eb70588-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s884/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eb70589-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act and subject to subsection (b), the Secretary of Defense shall establish and administer a program to be known as the “Domestic Investment Pilot Program” under which the Secretary and the service acquisition executive for each military department may make a SBIR award under section 9(dd) of the Small Business Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t15/s638">15 U.S.C. 638</ref>) to a small business concern without providing the written determination described under paragraph (2) of such section 9(dd) if such concern is—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb7058a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s884/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>exclusively owned by multiple United States-owned venture capital operating companies, hedge funds, or private equity firms, or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb7058b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s884/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>majority-owned by multiple United States-owned venture capital operating companies, hedge funds, or private equity firms, if the minority foreign ownership of such concern is limited to members of the national technology and industrial base as defined under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2500">section 2500 of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eb7058c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s884/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>During any fiscal year, the aggregate amount of awards made under the Domestic Investment Pilot Program shall not exceed an amount equal to 10 percent of the total amount that the Secretary of Defense may award under section 9 of the Small Business Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t15/s638">15 U.S.C. 638</ref>) during such fiscal year.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eb7058d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s884/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Evaluation Criteria</inline>.—</heading><content>In carrying out the Domestic Investment Pilot Program, the Secretary of Defense may not use investment of venture capital or investment from hedge funds or private equity firms as a criterion for the award of contracts under the SBIR program or STTR program.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eb7058e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s884/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Reporting</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense shall include as part of each annual report required under section 9(b)(7) of the Small Business Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t15/s638/b/7">15 U.S.C. 638(b)(7)</ref>) information on the implementation of the Domestic Investment Pilot Program with respect to the year covered by the report, including—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb7058f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s884/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the number of applications for participation received from small business concerns;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb70590-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s884/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the number of awards made to small business concerns, including an identification of such concerns;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb70591-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s884/d/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>the extent to which a small business concern participant is foreign-owned, including an identification of the foreign owners; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb70592-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s884/d/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eb70593-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><chapeau>an assessment of the effect of the Domestic Investment Pilot Program on—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb70594-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s884/d/4/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>inducing additional venture capital, hedge fund, or private equity funding of research as defined in section 9(e)(5) of the Small Business Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t15/s638/e/5">15 U.S.C. 638(e)(5)</ref>);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb70595-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s884/d/4/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>substantially contributing to the mission of the Department of Defense; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb70596-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s884/d/4/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>otherwise fulfilling the capital needs of small business concerns for additional financing for SBIR projects.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eb70597-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s884/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eb70598-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Notification</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall notify the Small Business Administration of an award made under the <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1535">133 STAT. 1535</page> Domestic Investment Pilot Program not later than 30 days after such award is made.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eb70599-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s884/f" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Termination</inline>.—</heading><content>The Domestic Investment Pilot Program established under this section shall terminate on September 30, 2022.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eb7059a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s884/g" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">(g) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb7059b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s884/g/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Military department; service acquisition executive</inline>.—</heading><content>The terms “military department” and “service acquisition executive” have the meanings given those terms, respectively, in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s101">section 101 of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb7059c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s884/g/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">SBIR; sttr</inline>.—</heading><content>The terms “SBIR” and “STTR” have the meanings given those terms, respectively, in section 9(e) of the Small Business Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t15/s638/e">15 U.S.C. 638(e)</ref>).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb7059d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stG/s884/g/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Small business act definitions</inline>.—</heading><content>The terms “small business concern”, “venture capital operating company”, “hedge fund”, and “private equity firm” have the meanings given those terms, respectively, in section 3 of the Small Business Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t15/s632">15 U.S.C. 632</ref>).</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d159904e54116" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stH" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="H">Subtitle H—</num><heading>Other Matters</heading> <section id="d159904e54121" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stH/s885" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="885">SEC. 885. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eb7059e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eb7059f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1741">10 USC 1741 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>REVIEW OF GUIDANCE TO CONTRACTORS ON NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF SEX.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eb753c0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stH/s885/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Review</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, serving as the senior procurement executive for the Department of Defense pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s133b/b/4/B">section 133b(b)(4)(B) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, shall conduct a review of the implementation of the requirement for Government contracting agencies under Executive Order 11246 (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s2000e">42 U.S.C. 2000e note</ref>) relating to expectations of contractors and subcontractors to ensure nondiscrimination on the basis of sex.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eb753c1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stH/s885/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The review required under subsection (a) shall, at a minimum, consider—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb753c2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stH/s885/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>existing contracting processes and tools for oversight of contracts, including contractor responsibility determinations and documentation of performance; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb753c3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stH/s885/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the extent to which best practices for contractors and subcontractors identified in the appendix to part 60–20 of <ref href="/us/cfr/t41">title 41 of the Code of Federal Regulations</ref>, such as establishing and implementing procedures for handling and resolving complaints about harassment and intimidation based on sex, have been incorporated in Department policies and procedures.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eb753c4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stH/s885/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Updated Training Guidance</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the completion of the review required under subsection (a), the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment shall update any relevant training guidance for the acquisition workforce to account for the conclusions of the review.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eb753c5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stH/s885/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing Required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than December 15, 2020, the Secretary of Defense shall brief the congressional defense committees on the review required under subsection (a), which shall include any updates to training guidance or contracting procedures resulting from the review.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1536">133 STAT. 1536</page></content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e54193" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stH/s886" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="886">SEC. 886. </num><heading>COMPTROLLER GENERAL REPORT ON CONTRACTOR VIOLATIONS OF CERTAIN LABOR LAWS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3eb77ad6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit a report to Congress on the number of contractors—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb77ad7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stH/s886/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>that performed a contract with the Department of Defense during the five-year period preceding the date of the enactment of this Act; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb77ad8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stH/s886/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>that have been found by the Department of Labor to have committed willful or repeat violations of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (<ref href="/us/usc/t29/s651/etseq">29 U.S.C. 651 et seq.</ref>) or the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (<ref href="/us/usc/t29/s201/etseq">29 U.S.C. 201 et seq.</ref>), and the nature of the violations committed.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d159904e54217" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stH/s887" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="887">SEC. 887. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eb77ad9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluations.</p></sidenote><heading>COMPTROLLER GENERAL REPORT ON CONTINGENCY CONTRACTING.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3eb7a1ea-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the use of contractors to perform work supporting contingency operations, including the logistical support for such operations, since January 1, 2009. Such report shall include—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb7a1eb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stH/s887/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>an evaluation of the nature and extent to which the Department of Defense has used contractors to perform such work, including the type of operation or exercise, the functions performed by a contractor, the place of performance, and contract obligations;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb7a1ec-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stH/s887/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>an evaluation of the processes for tracking and reporting on the use of such contractors;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb7a1ed-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stH/s887/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>an evaluation of the extent to which recommendations made by the Wartime Contracting Commission established in section 841 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (<ref href="/us/pl/110/181">Public Law 110–181</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/122/230">122 Stat. 230</ref>) have been implemented in policy, guidance, education and training, as appropriate; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb7a1ee-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stH/s887/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>any other issues the Comptroller General determines to be appropriate.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d159904e54254" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stH/s888" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="888">SEC. 888. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eb7a1ef-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2302">10 USC 2302 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR CONTRACTORS TO REPORT GROSS VIOLATIONS OF INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED HUMAN RIGHTS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eb81720-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stH/s888/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eb81721-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eb81722-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Guidance.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall update Department of Defense policy and guidance and the Department of Defense Supplement to the Federal Acquisition Regulation to provide specific guidance to Department of Defense employees and contractors performing a Department of Defense contract that supports United States Armed Forces deployed outside of the United States on monitoring and reporting allegations of gross violations of internationally recognized human rights.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eb81723-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stH/s888/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, with the concurrence of the Secretary of State, shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that describes—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb81724-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stH/s888/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the policies and procedures in place to obtain information about possible cases of gross violations of internationally <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1537">133 STAT. 1537</page> recognized human rights from Department of Defense contractors described in subsection (a), including the methods for tracking cases; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb81725-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stH/s888/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the resources needed to investigate reports made pursuant to subsection (a).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eb81726-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stH/s888/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Form of Report</inline>.—</heading><content>The report required by subsection (b) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eb81727-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stH/s888/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb81728-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stH/s888/d/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Appropriate congressional committees</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>the term “<term>appropriate congressional committees</term>” means—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb81729-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stH/s888/d/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the congressional defense committees; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb8172a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stH/s888/d/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb8172b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stH/s888/d/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Gross violations of internationally recognized human rights</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>gross violations of internationally recognized human rights</term>” has the meaning given such term in subsection (d)(1) of section 502B of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (<ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2304">22 U.S.C. 2304</ref>).</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e54352" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stH/s889" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="889">SEC. 889. </num><heading>COMPTROLLER GENERAL REPORT ON OVERSIGHT OF CONTRACTORS PROVIDING PRIVATE SECURITY FUNCTIONS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eb88c5c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stH/s889/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on efforts of the Secretary of Defense to improve the oversight of contractors providing private security functions to fulfill non-combat requirements for security in contingency operations, humanitarian operations, peacekeeping operations, or other similar operations or exercises since January 1, 2009.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eb88c5d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stH/s889/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eb88c5e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluations.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report required under subsection (a) shall evaluate—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb88c5f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stH/s889/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the nature and extent to which the Department of Defense has used contractors to perform private security functions described under subsection (a), including the type of operation or exercise, the functions performed by a contractor, the place of performance, and contract obligations;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb88c60-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stH/s889/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the processes for tracking and reporting on the use of such contractors;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb88c61-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stH/s889/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>changes to law, regulation, and policy on the use of such contractors and how the Secretary has implemented such changes, including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb88c62-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stH/s889/b/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the Montreux Document on Pertinent International Legal Obligations and Good Practices for States Related to Operations of Private Military and Security Companies During Armed Conflict (published on May 2, 2011);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb88c63-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stH/s889/b/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>using standards for such contractors issued by the American National Standards Institute and the International Organization for Standardization; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb88c64-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stH/s889/b/3/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>using other associated accreditation and certification standards for such contractors; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb88c65-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stH/s889/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><chapeau>the oversight outcomes of the Department due to implementing the processes described in paragraph (2) and the changes described in paragraph (3), including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb88c66-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stH/s889/b/4/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>progress with certification and accreditation of companies;<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1538">133 STAT. 1538</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb88c67-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stH/s889/b/4/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the use of the maturity model of the Department to assess contractors; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb88c68-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stH/s889/b/4/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>the nature and extent of referrals for suspension and debarment and the number of suspensions and debarments that have resulted from such referrals.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eb88c69-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stH/s889/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Form of Report</inline>.—</heading><content>The report required by subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form, to the maximum extent possible, but may contain a classified annex, if necessary.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e54440" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stH/s890" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="890">SEC. 890. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eb88c6a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Venezuela.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eb88c6b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2302">10 USC 2302 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH PERSONS THAT HAVE BUSINESS OPERATIONS WITH THE MADURO REGIME.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eb928ac-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stH/s890/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibition</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided under subsections (c), (d), and (e), the Department of Defense may not enter into a contract for the procurement of goods or services with any person that has business operations with an authority of the Government of Venezuela that is not recognized as the legitimate Government of Venezuela by the United States Government.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eb928ad-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stH/s890/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exceptions</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb928ae-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stH/s890/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The prohibition under subsection (a) does not apply to a contract that the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of State jointly determine—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb928af-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stH/s890/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>is necessary—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3eb928b0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stH/s890/b/1/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>for purposes of providing humanitarian assistance to the people of Venezuela;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3eb928b1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stH/s890/b/1/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>for purposes of providing disaster relief and other urgent life-saving measures; or</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3eb928b2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stH/s890/b/1/A/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>to carry out noncombatant evacuations; or</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb928b3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stH/s890/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>is vital to the national security interests of the United States.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb928b4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stH/s890/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Notification requirement</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall notify the congressional defense committees, the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate of any contract entered into on the basis of an exception provided for under paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eb928b5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stH/s890/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Office of Foreign Assets Control Licenses</inline>.—</heading><content>The prohibition in subsection (a) shall not apply to a person that has a valid license to operate in Venezuela issued by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eb928b6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stH/s890/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">American Diplomatic Mission in Venezuela</inline>.—</heading><content>The prohibition in subsection (a) shall not apply to contracts related to the operation and maintenance of the United States Government’s consular offices and diplomatic posts in Venezuela.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eb94ec7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stH/s890/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb94ec8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stH/s890/e/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Business operations</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>business operations</term>” means engaging in commerce in any form, including acquiring, developing, maintaining, owning, selling, possessing, leasing, or operating equipment, facilities, personnel, products, services, personal property, real property, or any other apparatus of business or commerce.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb94ec9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stH/s890/e/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Government of venezuela</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>Government of Venezuela</term>” includes the government of any political subdivision of Venezuela, and any agency or instrumentality of the Government of Venezuela. For purposes of this paragraph, the term “<term>agency or instrumentality of the Government of Venezuela</term>” means an agency or instrumentality of a foreign state as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t28/s1603/b">section 1603(b) of title 28, United States Code</ref>, <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1539">133 STAT. 1539</page> with each reference in such section to “a foreign state” deemed to be a reference to “Venezuela”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb94eca-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stH/s890/e/3" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Person</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term “<term>person</term>” means—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb94ecb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stH/s890/e/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>a natural person, corporation, company, business association, partnership, society, trust, or any other nongovernmental entity, organization, or group;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb94ecc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stH/s890/e/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>any governmental entity or instrumentality of a government, including a multilateral development institution (as defined in section 1701(c)(3) of the International Financial Institutions Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t22/s262r/c/3">22 U.S.C. 262r(c)(3)</ref>)); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb94ecd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stH/s890/e/3/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>any successor, subunit, parent entity, or subsidiary of, or any entity under common ownership or control with, any entity described in subparagraph (A) or (B).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eb94ece-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stH/s890/f" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Applicability</inline>.—</heading><content>This section shall apply with respect to any contract entered into on or after the date of the enactment of this section.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e54602" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stH/s891" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="891">SEC. 891. </num><heading>REPORT ON THE COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS INITIATIVE.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing an analysis of the progress of the Department of Defense in implementing the Combating Trafficking in Persons initiative described in Department of Defense Instruction 2200.01 (published February 2007; revised on June 21, 2019).</content></section> <section id="d159904e54609" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stH/s892" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="892">SEC. 892. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eb94ecf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eb94ed0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2223">10 USC 2223</ref></p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eb94ed1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">note.</p></sidenote><heading>IMPROVED MANAGEMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND CYBERSPACE INVESTMENTS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eb975e2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stH/s892/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Improved Management</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb975e3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stH/s892/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense shall work with the Chief Data Officer of the Department of Defense to optimize the Department’s process for accounting for, managing, and reporting its information technology and cyberspace investments. The optimization should include alternative methods of presenting budget justification materials to the public and congressional staff to more accurately communicate when, how, and with what frequency capability is delivered to end users, in accordance with best practices for managing and reporting on information technology investments.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eb975e4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stH/s892/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eb975e5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eb975e6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than February 3, 2020, the Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense shall brief the congressional defense committees on the process optimization undertaken pursuant to paragraph (1), including any recommendations for legislation.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eb975e7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stH/s892/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Delivery of Information Technology Budget</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees the Department of Defense budget request for information technology not later than 15 days after the submittal to Congress of the budget of the President for a fiscal year pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t31/s1105">section 1105 of title 31, United States Code</ref>.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1540">133 STAT. 1540</page></content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e54668" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stH/s893" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="893">SEC. 893. </num><heading>MODIFICATION TO REQUIREMENTS FOR PURCHASE OF COMMERCIAL LEASING SERVICES PURSUANT TO MULTIPLE AWARD CONTRACTS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eb9eb18-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stH/s893/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Repeal</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 877 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act For Fiscal Year 2019 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/232">Public Law 115-232</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/132/1907">132 Stat. 1907</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t41/s3302">41 U.S.C. 3302 note</ref>) is <amendingAction type="repeal">repealed</amendingAction>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eba1229-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stH/s893/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exemption for Commercial Leasing Services</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eba122a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stH/s893/b/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t41/s3302">Section 3302 of title 41, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eba122b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">“(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Commercial Leasing Services</inline>.—</heading><content>The regulations required by subsection (b) shall not apply to individual purchases for commercial leasing services that are made on a no cost basis and made under a multiple award contract awarded in accordance with the requirements for full and open competition.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eba122c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stH/s893/b/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eba122d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Repeal.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eba122e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t41/s3302">41 USC 3302 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Termination</inline>.—</heading><content>Effective December 31, 2025, subsection (f) of <ref href="/us/usc/t41/s3302">section 3302 of title 41, United States Code</ref>, as added by paragraph (1), is <amendingAction type="repeal">repealed</amendingAction>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eba122f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stH/s893/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Audit</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Comptroller General of the United States shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eba1230-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stH/s893/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eba1231-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><chapeau>conduct an audit not later than the last day of fiscal year 2021, 2023, and 2025 analyzing the National Broker Contract program of the General Services Administration to determine—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eba1232-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stH/s893/c/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>whether brokers selected under the program provide lower lease rental rates than rates negotiated by employees of the General Services Administration; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eba1233-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stH/s893/c/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the impact of the program on the length of time of lease procurements;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eba1234-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stH/s893/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eba1235-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Review.</p></sidenote><content>conduct a review of whether the application of section 863 of the Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 (<ref href="/us/pl/110/417">Public Law 110-417</ref>; 122 Stat.4547) resulted in rental cost savings for the Government during the years in which such section was applicable; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eba1236-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stH/s893/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eba1237-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reports.</p></sidenote><chapeau>not later than September 30, 2022, and September 30, 2024, submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate a report that—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eba1238-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stH/s893/c/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eba1239-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Summaries.</p></sidenote><content>summarizes the results of the most recent audit required under paragraph (1) and the review required by paragraph (2);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eba123a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stH/s893/c/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eba123b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>includes an assessment of whether the National Broker Contract program provides greater efficiencies and savings than the use of employees of the General Services Administration; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eba123c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tVIII/stH/s893/c/3/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eba123d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eba123e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>includes recommendations for improving General Services Administration lease procurements.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <num value="IX">TITLE IX—</num><heading>DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT</heading> <toc> <referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle A—</designator> <label>Office of the Secretary of Defense and Related Matters</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 901. </designator> <label>Headquarters activities of the Department of Defense matters.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 902. </designator> <label>Clarifying the roles and responsibilities of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment and the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1541">133 STAT. 1541</page></label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 903. </designator> <label>Return to Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense of responsibility for business systems and related matters.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 904. </designator> <label>Assessments of responsibilities and authorities of the Chief Management Officer of the Department of Defense.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 905. </designator> <label>Senior Military Advisor for Cyber Policy and Deputy Principal Cyber Advisor.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 906. </designator> <label>Exclusion from limitations on personnel in the Office of the Secretary of Defense and Department of Defense headquarters of fellows appointed under the John S. McCain Defense Fellows Program.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle B—</designator> <label>Organization and Management of Other Department of Defense Offices and Elements</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 911. </designator> <label>Codification of Assistant Secretaries for Energy, Installations, and Environment of the Army, Navy, and Air Force.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle C—</designator> <label>Other Department of Defense Organization and Management Matters</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 921. </designator> <label>Prohibition on ownership or trading of stocks in certain companies by certain officials of the Department of Defense.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 922. </designator> <label>Limitation on consolidation of Defense Media Activity.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 923. </designator> <label>Report on resources to implement the civilian casualty policy of the Department of Defense.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle D—</designator> <label>United States Space Force</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 951. </designator> <label>Short title.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 952. </designator> <label>The Space Force.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 953. </designator> <label>Chief of Space Operations.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 954. </designator> <label>Space Force Acquisition Council.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 955. </designator> <label>Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space Policy.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 956. </designator> <label>Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Space Acquisition and Integration.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 957. </designator> <label>Service Acquisition Executive of the Department of the Air Force for Space Systems and Programs.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 958. </designator> <label>Conforming amendments and clarification of authorities.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 959. </designator> <label>Effects on military installations.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 960. </designator> <label>Availability of funds.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 961. </designator> <label>Implementation.</label> </referenceItem></toc> <subtitle id="d159904e54964" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading>Office of the Secretary of Defense and Related Matters</heading> <section id="d159904e54969" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s901" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="901">SEC. 901. </num><heading>HEADQUARTERS ACTIVITIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE MATTERS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ebad58f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s901/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Modification of Limitations on Number of Personnel in OSD and Other DoD Headquarters</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ebad590-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s901/a/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">OSD</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s143">Section 143 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ebad591-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s901/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in subsection (a), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>3,767</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>4,300</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ebad592-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s901/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in subsection (b), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, civilian, and detailed personnel</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and civilian personnel</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ebad593-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s901/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Joint staff</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ebad594-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s901/a/2/A" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 155(h)(1) of such title <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>2,069</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>2,250</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ebad595-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s901/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ebad596-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s155">10 USC 155 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effective date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendment made by subparagraph (A) shall take effect on December 31, 2019, immediately after the coming into effect of the amendment made by section 903(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (<ref href="/us/pl/114/328">Public Law 114–328</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/130/2344">130 Stat. 2344</ref>), to which such amendments relate</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ebad597-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s901/a/3" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Office of secretary of the army</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s7014/f">Section 7014(f) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ebad598-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s901/a/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>3,105</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>3,250</quotedText>”; and<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1542">133 STAT. 1542</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ebad599-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s901/a/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in paragraph (2), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>1,865</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>1,900</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ebad59a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s901/a/4" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Office of secretary of the navy</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 8014(f) of such title <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ebad59b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s901/a/4/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>2,866</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>3,150</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ebad59c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s901/a/4/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in paragraph (2), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>1,720</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>1,800</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ebad59d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s901/a/5" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Office of secretary of the air force</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 9014(f) of such title <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ebad59e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s901/a/5/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>2,639</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>2,750</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ebad59f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s901/a/5/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in paragraph (2), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>1,585</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>1,650</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ebad5a0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s901/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Sunset of Reduction in Funding for DoD Headquarters, Administrative, and Support Activities</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 346 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (<ref href="/us/pl/114/92">Public Law 114–92</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s111">10 U.S.C. 111 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ebad5a1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Sunset</inline>.—</heading><content>No action is required under this section with respect to any fiscal year after fiscal year 2019.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e55217" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="902">SEC. 902. </num><heading>CLARIFYING THE ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR ACQUISITION AND SUSTAINMENT AND THE UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3ec0f022-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  The laws of the United States are amended as follows:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec0f023-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s129a/c/3">Section 129a(c)(3) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec0f024-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s133a/b/2">Section 133a(b)(2) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec0f025-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>prototyping,</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>appropriate prototyping activities,</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec0f026-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, including the allocation of resources for defense research and engineering,</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec0f027-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/3" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s134/c">Section 134(c) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics,</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering,</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec0f028-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/4" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s139">Section 139 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec0f029-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/4/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in subsection (b), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics</quotedText>” each place it appears and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, and the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec0f02a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/4/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in subsections (c) and (h), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering,</quotedText>”.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1543">133 STAT. 1543</page></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec0f02b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/5" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s139a/d/6">Section 139a(d)(6) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering,</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec0f02c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/6" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s171/a">Section 171(a) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec0f02d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/6/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in paragraph (3), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec0f02e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/6/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> paragraphs (9) through (13) as paragraphs (12) through (16);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec0f02f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/6/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> paragraphs (4) through (8) as paragraphs (5) through (9), respectively;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec0f030-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/6/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after paragraph (3) the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y3ec11741-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering;”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec11742-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/6/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after paragraph (9), as redesignated, the following new paragraphs:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y3ec11743-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="10">“(10) </num><content>the Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y3ec11744-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="11">“(11) </num><content>the Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment;”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec11745-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/7" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><chapeau>Subsection (d)(1) of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s181">section 181 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec11746-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/7/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in subparagraph (C), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec11747-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/7/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after subparagraph (C) the following new subparagraph:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3ec11748-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering.”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec11749-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/7/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> paragraphs (D) through (G) as paragraphs (E) through (H), respectively.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec1174a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/8" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><chapeau>Subsection (b)(2) of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s393">section 393 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec1174b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/8/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in subparagraph (B), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec1174c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/8/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after subparagraph (B) the following new subparagraph:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3ec1174d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering.”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec1174e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/8/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subparagraphs (C) through (E) as subparagraphs (D) through (F).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec1174f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/9" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">(9) </num><content>Section 1111 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (<ref href="/us/pl/114/92">Public Law 114–92</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/129/1032">129 Stat. 1032</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1701">10 U.S.C. 1701 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics</quotedText>” each place such term appears and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec11750-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/10" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="10">(10) </num><content>Section 231 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (<ref href="/us/pl/110/181">Public Law 110–181</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/122/45">122 Stat. 45</ref>; <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1544">133 STAT. 1544</page> <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1701">10 U.S.C. 1701 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec11751-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/11" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="11">(11) </num><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1702">Section 1702 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec11752-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/11/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in the section heading, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>under secretary of defense for acquisition, technology, and logistics</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>under secretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec11753-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/11/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec11754-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/12" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="12">(12) </num><content>Section 807(a) of the Bob Stump National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003 (<ref href="/us/pl/107/314">Public Law 107–314</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/116/2608">116 Stat. 2608</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1702">10 U.S.C. 1702 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec11755-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/13" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="13">(13) </num><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1705">Section 1705 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec11756-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/13/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in subsection (c), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec11757-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/13/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in subsection (e)(3), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec11758-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/13/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>in subsection (g)(2)(B), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec11759-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/14" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="14">(14) </num><content>Section 803(c) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (<ref href="/us/pl/112/239">Public Law 112–239</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/126/1825">126 Stat. 1825</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1705">10 U.S.C. 1705 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec1175a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/15" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="15">(15) </num><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1722">Section 1722 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec1175b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/15/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in subsection (a), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec1175c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/15/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in subsection (b)(2)(B), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec1175d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/16" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="16">(16) </num><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1722a">Section 1722a of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec1175e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/16/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in subsection (a), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec1175f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/16/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in subsection (e), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics</quotedText>” and <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1545">133 STAT. 1545</page> <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec11760-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/17" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="17">(17) </num><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1722b/a">Section 1722b(a) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec11761-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/18" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="18">(18) </num><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1723">Section 1723 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec11762-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/18/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in subsection (a)(3), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec11763-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/18/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in subsection (b), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec11764-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/19" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="19">(19) </num><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1725/e/2">Section 1725(e)(2) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec11765-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/20" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="20">(20) </num><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1735/c/1">Section 1735(c)(1) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec11766-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/21" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="21">(21) </num><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1737/c">Section 1737(c) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec11767-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/22" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="22">(22) </num><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1741/b">Section 1741(b) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec13e78-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/23" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="23">(23) </num><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1746/a">Section 1746(a) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec13e79-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/24" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="24">(24) </num><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1748">Section 1748 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec13e7a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/25" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="25">(25) </num><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2222">Section 2222 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec13e7b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/25/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in subsection (c)(2), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec13e7c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/25/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in subsection (f)(2)(B)(i), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec13e7d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/26" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="26">(26) </num><content>Section 217(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (<ref href="/us/pl/114/92">Public Law 114–92</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/129/770">129 Stat. 770</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2222">10 U.S.C. 2222 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment and Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering</quotedText>”.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1546">133 STAT. 1546</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec13e7e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/27" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="27">(27) </num><content>Section 882(b) of the Ike Skelton National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011 (<ref href="/us/pl/111/383">Public Law 111–383</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/128/4308">128 Stat. 4308</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2222">10 U.S.C. 2222 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec13e7f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/28" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="28">(28) </num><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2272">Section 2272 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Assistant Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec13e80-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/29" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="29">(29) </num><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2275/a">Section 2275(a) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec13e81-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/30" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="30">(30) </num><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2279/d">Section 2279(d) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec13e82-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/31" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="31">(31) </num><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2279b">Section 2279b of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec13e83-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/31/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>in subsection (b)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ec13e84-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/31/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> paragraphs (3) through (10) as paragraphs (4) through (11), respectively;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ec13e85-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/31/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> paragraph (2); and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ec13e86-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/31/A/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after paragraph (1) the following new paragraphs:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown2 fontsize10" id="y3ec13e87-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>The Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentDown2 fontsize10" id="y3ec13e88-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec13e89-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/31/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in subsection (c) by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment,</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec13e8a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/32" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="32">(32) </num><content>Section 898(a)(2) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (<ref href="/us/pl/114/328">Public Law 114–328</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/130/2000">130 Stat. 2000</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2302">10 U.S.C. 2302 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics</quotedText>” each place such term appears and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec13e8b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/33" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="33">(33) </num><chapeau>Section 804 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (<ref href="/us/pl/114/92">Public Law 114–92</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/129/726">129 Stat. 726</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2302">10 U.S.C. 2302 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec13e8c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/33/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in subsection (a), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec13e8d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/33/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in subsection (d)(1)(A), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Deputy Secretary of Defense</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec13e8e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/34" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="34">(34) </num><content>Section 852 of the Carl Levin and Howard P. “Buck” McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (<ref href="/us/pl/113/291">Public Law 113–291</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/130/3458">130 Stat. 3458</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2302">10 U.S.C. 2302 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment</quotedText>”.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1547">133 STAT. 1547</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec13e8f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/35" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="35">(35) </num><content>Section 806 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (<ref href="/us/pl/112/81">Public Law 112–81</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/125/1487">125 Stat. 1487</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2302">10 U.S.C. 2302 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics</quotedText>” each place such term appears and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec13e90-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/36" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="36">(36) </num><content>Section 843 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (<ref href="/us/pl/112/81">Public Law 112–81</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/125/1487">125 Stat. 1487</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2302">10 U.S.C. 2302 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec13e91-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/37" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="37">(37) </num><content>Section 254(b) of the Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 (<ref href="/us/pl/110/417">Public Law 110–417</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/122/4402">122 Stat. 4402</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2302">10 U.S.C. 2302 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec13e92-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/38" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="38">(38) </num><content>Section 802(d) of the Ronald W. Reagan National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005 (<ref href="/us/pl/108/375">Public Law 108–375</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/118/2004">118 Stat. 2004</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2302">10 U.S.C. 2302 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics</quotedText>” each place such term appears and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec13e93-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/39" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="39">(39) </num><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2304">Section 2304 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics</quotedText>” each place such term appears and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec13e94-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/40" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="40">(40) </num><content>Section 806(b) of the Ike Skelton National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011 (<ref href="/us/pl/111/383">Public Law 111–383</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/124/4260">124 Stat. 4260</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2304">10 U.S.C. 2304 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics</quotedText>” each place such term appears and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec13e95-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/41" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="41">(41) </num><content>Section 821(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (<ref href="/us/pl/110/181">Public Law 110–181</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/122/226">122 Stat. 226</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2304">10 U.S.C. 2304 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec13e96-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/42" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="42">(42) </num><content>Section 801(b)(2)(A) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (<ref href="/us/pl/110/181">Public Law 110–181</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/122/204">122 Stat. 204</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2304">10 U.S.C. 2304 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec13e97-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/43" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="43">(43) </num><content>Section 817(e) of the John Warner National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007 (<ref href="/us/pl/109/364">Public Law 109–364</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/120/2326">120 Stat. 2326</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2304">10 U.S.C. 2304 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec13e98-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/44" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="44">(44) </num><content>Section 811(e)(1) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006 (<ref href="/us/pl/109/163">Public Law 109–163</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/120/2326">120 Stat. 2326</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2304">10 U.S.C. 2304 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1548">133 STAT. 1548</page> of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec13e99-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/45" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="45">(45) </num><chapeau>Section 875 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (<ref href="/us/pl/114/328">Public Law 114–328</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/130/2310">130 Stat. 2310</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2305">10 U.S.C. 2305 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec13e9a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/45/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in subsection (b)(2), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec13e9b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/45/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in subsection (c), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec13e9c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/45/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>in subsection (d), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>The Under Secretary for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>The Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec13e9d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/45/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>in subsection (e) through (f), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec13e9e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/46" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="46">(46) </num><content>Section 888(b)(1) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (<ref href="/us/pl/114/328">Public Law 114–328</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/130/2322">130 Stat. 2322</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2305">10 U.S.C. 2305 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec13e9f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/47" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="47">(47) </num><content>Section 829(b)(1) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (<ref href="/us/pl/114/328">Public Law 114–328</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/130/2281">130 Stat. 2281</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2306">10 U.S.C. 2306 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec13ea0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/48" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="48">(48) </num><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2306b/i/7">Section 2306b(i)(7) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec13ea1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/49" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="49">(49) </num><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2311/c">Section 2311(c) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec13ea2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/49/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec13ea3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/49/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in paragraph (2)(B), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec13ea4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/50" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="50">(50) </num><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2326/g">Section 2326(g) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec13ea5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/51" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="51">(51) </num><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2330">Section 2330 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec13ea6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/51/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in subsection (a)(1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics</quotedText>” and <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1549">133 STAT. 1549</page> <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec13ea7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/51/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in subsection (a)(3), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec13ea8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/51/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>in subsection (b)(2), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec13ea9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/51/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>in subsection (b)(3)(A), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec13eaa-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/52" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="52">(52) </num><content>Section 882 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (<ref href="/us/pl/114/92">Public Law 114–92</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/129/942">129 Stat. 942</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2330">10 U.S.C. 2330 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> in the matter preceding paragraph (1) by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec165bb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/53" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="53">(53) </num><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2334">Section 2334 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics</quotedText>” each place such term appears and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec165bc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/54" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="54">(54) </num><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2350a/b/2">Section 2350a(b)(2) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics, and the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, and the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec165bd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/55" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="55">(55) </num><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2359/b/1">Section 2359(b)(1) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec165be-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/56" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="56">(56) </num><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2359b">Section 2359b of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec165bf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/56/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in subsection (a)(1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec165c0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/56/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in subsection (l)(1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec165c1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/57" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="57">(57) </num><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2375">Section 2375 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics</quotedText>” each place such term appears and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec165c2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/58" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="58">(58) </num><content>Section 874(b)(1) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (<ref href="/us/pl/114/328">Public Law 114–328</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/130/2310">130 Stat. 2310</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2375">10 U.S.C. 2375 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment</quotedText>”.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1550">133 STAT. 1550</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec165c3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/59" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="59">(59) </num><content>Section 876 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (<ref href="/us/pl/114/328">Public Law 114–328</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/130/2311">130 Stat. 2311</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2377">10 U.S.C. 2377 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec165c4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/60" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="60">(60) </num><content>Section 855 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (<ref href="/us/pl/114/92">Public Law 114–92</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/129/919">129 Stat. 919</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2377">10 U.S.C. 2377 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics</quotedText>” each place such term appears and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec165c5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/61" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="61">(61) </num><content>Section 856(a)(2)(B) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (<ref href="/us/pl/114/92">Public Law 114–92</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/129/920">129 Stat. 920</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2377">10 U.S.C. 2377 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec165c6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/62" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="62">(62) </num><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2399/b/3">Section 2399(b)(3) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics,</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering,</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec165c7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/63" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="63">(63) </num><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2419/a/1">Section 2419(a)(1) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec165c8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/64" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="64">(64) </num><content>Section 826(e) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (<ref href="/us/pl/114/92">Public Law 114–92</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/129/908">129 Stat. 908</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2430">10 U.S.C. 2430 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec165c9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/65" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="65">(65) </num><content>Section 827(e) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (<ref href="/us/pl/114/92">Public Law 114–92</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/129/909">129 Stat. 909</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2430">10 U.S.C. 2430 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec165ca-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/66" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="66">(66) </num><content>Section 811(b)(1) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (<ref href="/us/pl/112/239">Public Law 112–239</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/126/1828">126 Stat. 1828</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2430">10 U.S.C. 2430 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>if the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>if the service acquisition executive, in the case of a major defense acquisition program of the military department, or the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, in the case of a Defense-wide or Defense Agency major defense acquisition program,</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec165cb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/67" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="67">(67) </num><chapeau>Section 814 of the Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 (<ref href="/us/pl/110/417">Public Law 110–417</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/122/4528">122 Stat. 4528</ref>)<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ec165cc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2430">10 USC 2430 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec165cd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/67/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>in subsection (b)(2)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ec165ce-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/67/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subparagraphs (B) through (H) as subparagraphs (C) through (I), respectively;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ec165cf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/67/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> subparagraph (A); and<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1551">133 STAT. 1551</page></content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ec165d0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/67/A/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> before subparagraph (C), as redesignated by clause (i), the following new subparagraphs:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y3ec165d1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y3ec165d2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment.”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec165d3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/67/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in subsection (c)(5), in the flush matter following subparagraph (B), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics certifies to the congressional defense committees, and includes</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering and the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment jointly certify to the congressional defense committees, and include</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec165d4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/68" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="68">(68) </num><content>Section 801(a)(1) of the John Warner National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007 (<ref href="/us/pl/109/364">Public Law 109–364</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/120/2312">120 Stat. 2312</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2430">10 U.S.C. 2430 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec165d5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/69" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="69">(69) </num><chapeau>Section 1675 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (<ref href="/us/pl/114/92">Public Law 114–92</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/192/1131">192 Stat. 1131</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2431">10 U.S.C. 2431 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec165d6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/69/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in subsection (a), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics and the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, acting through the Missile Defense Executive Board</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>The Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the chairman of the Missile Defense Executive Board (pursuant to section 1681(c) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/232">Public Law 115–232</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/132/2162">132 Stat. 2162</ref>)), acting through the Missile Defense Executive Board,</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec165d7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/69/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in subsection (b)(2), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>chairman of the Missile Defense Executive Board</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec165d8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/70" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="70">(70) </num><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2431a/b">Section 2431a(b) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec165d9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/71" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="71">(71) </num><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2435">Section 2435 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics</quotedText>” each place it appears and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec165da-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/72" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="72">(72) </num><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2438/b">Section 2438(b) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec165db-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/72/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec165dc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/72/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in paragraph (2), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment</quotedText>”.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1552">133 STAT. 1552</page></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec165dd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/73" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="73">(73) </num><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2448b">Section 2448b of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> subsections (a) and (b) and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following new subsections:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ec18cee-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ec18cef-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Risk assessments.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>With respect to a major defense acquisition program, the Secretary of Defense shall conduct or approve independent technical risk assessments—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec18cf0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>before any decision to grant Milestone A approval for the program pursuant to section 2366a of this title, that identifies critical technologies and manufacturing processes that need to be matured; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec18cf1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>before any decision to grant Milestone B approval for the program pursuant to section 2366b of this title, any decision to enter into low-rate initial production or full-rate production, or at any other time considered appropriate by the Secretary, that includes the identification of any critical technologies or manufacturing processes that have not been successfully demonstrated in a relevant environment.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ec18cf2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Guidance</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall issue guidance and a framework for the conduct, execution, and approval of independent technical risk assessments.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec18cf3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/74" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="74">(74) </num><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2503/b">Section 2503(b) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec18cf4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/74/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering and the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec18cf5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/74/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the Under Secretary shall</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the Under Secretaries shall</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec18cf6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/75" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="75">(75) </num><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2508/b">Section 2508(b) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec18cf7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/76" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="76">(76) </num><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2521">Section 2521 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec18cf8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/76/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in subsection (a), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>The Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec18cf9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/76/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in subsection (e)(4)(D), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec18cfa-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/76/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>in subsection (e)(5), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec18cfb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/77" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="77">(77) </num><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2533b/k/2/A">Section 2533b(k)(2)(A) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec18cfc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/78" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="78">(78) </num><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2546">Section 2546 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec18cfd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/78/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in the heading of subsection (a), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText><headingText class="smallCaps">Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics</headingText></quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText><headingText class="smallCaps">Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment</headingText></quotedText>”;<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1553">133 STAT. 1553</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec18cfe-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/78/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in subsection (a), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec18cff-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/78/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>in subsection (b), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec18d00-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/79" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="79">(79) </num><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2548">Section 2548 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec18d01-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/79/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in subsection (a), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec18d02-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/79/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in subsection (c)(8), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec18d03-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/80" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="80">(80) </num><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2902/b">Section 2902(b) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec18d04-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/80/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec18d05-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/80/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in paragraph (3), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec18d06-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/81" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="81">(81) </num><content>Section 2824(d) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (<ref href="/us/pl/112/239">Public Law 112–239</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/126/2154">126 Stat. 2154</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2911">10 U.S.C. 2911 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText>Environment</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec18d07-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/82" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="82">(82) </num><content>Section 315(d) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (<ref href="/us/pl/112/81">Public Law 112–81</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/125/1357">125 Stat. 1357</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2911">10 U.S.C. 2911 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec18d08-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/83" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="83">(83) </num><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2926/e/5/D">Section 2926(e)(5)(D) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary for Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec18d09-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/84" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="84">(84) </num><content>Section 836(a)(2) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (<ref href="/us/pl/112/81">Public Law 112–81</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/125/1508">125 Stat. 1508</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2767">22 U.S.C. 2767 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics, the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Research,</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering,</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec18d0a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/85" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="85">(85) </num><content>Section 105(d)(7)(M)(v) of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (<ref href="/us/usc/t22/s7103/d/7/M/v">22 U.S.C. 7103(d)(7)(M)(v)</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment</quotedText>”.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1554">133 STAT. 1554</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec18d0b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/86" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="86">(86) </num><content><ref href="/us/usc/t31/s1126/a/3">Section 1126(a)(3) of title 31, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec18d0c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/87" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="87">(87) </num><content><ref href="/us/usc/t40/s11319/d/4">Section 11319(d)(4) of title 40, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec18d0d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/88" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="88">(88) </num><content><ref href="/us/usc/t41/s1302/b/2/A/i">Section 1302(b)(2)(A)(i) of title 41, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec18d0e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/89" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="89">(89) </num><content><ref href="/us/usc/t41/s1311/b/3">Section 1311(b)(3) of title 41, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec18d0f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/90" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="90">(90) </num><content>Section 7(a)(3) of the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s98f/a/3">50 U.S.C. 98f(a)(3)</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec18d10-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/91" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="91">(91) </num><chapeau>Section 1412 of the National Defense Authorization Act, 1986 (<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s1521">50 U.S.C. 1521</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec18d11-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/91/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in subsection (f)(1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec18d12-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/91/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in subsection (g)(2), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment.</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec18d13-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/92" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="92">(92) </num><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s133b/b/2">Section 133b(b)(2) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>appropriate prototyping activities,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>development,</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec18d14-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/93" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="93">(93)</num><subparagraph class="inline" id="y3ec18d15-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/93/A" role="instruction"><num value="A">(A) </num><content><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s5314">Section 5314 of title 5, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> before the item relating to the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment the following new item: “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering.</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec18d16-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/93/B" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s5313">Section 5313 of title 5, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the item relating to the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec18d17-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/93/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ec18d18-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s5313">5 USC 5313 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><content>This paragraph shall have no force or effect until the next date on which the Congress confirms an individual to serve as the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering after the date of enactment of this Act.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec1b429-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/94" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="94">(94) </num><content>Section 338 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/232">Public Law 115–232</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/132/1728">132 Stat. 1728</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec1b42a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/95" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="95">(95) </num><content>Section 136(a)(1) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/91">Public Law 115–91</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/131/1317">131 Stat. 1317</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment</quotedText>”.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1555">133 STAT. 1555</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec1b42b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/96" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="96">(96) </num><content>Section 1652(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (<ref href="/us/pl/114/328">Public Law 114–328</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/130/2609">130 Stat. 2609</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec1b42c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/97" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="97">(97) </num><content>Section 1689(d) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (<ref href="/us/pl/114/328">Public Law 114–328</ref>;<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ec1b42d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2431">10 USC 2431 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> <ref href="/us/stat/130/2631">130 Stat. 2631</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec1b42e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/98" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="98">(98) </num><chapeau>Section 144 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (<ref href="/us/pl/112/81">Public Law 112–81</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/125/1325">125 Stat. 1325</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec1b42f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/98/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in subsection (a), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec1b430-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/98/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in subsection (b)(4), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec1b431-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/99" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="99">(99) </num><content>Section 838(2)(B) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (<ref href="/us/pl/112/81">Public Law 112–81</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/125/1509">125 Stat. 1509</ref>)<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ec1b432-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2410p">10 USC 2410p note</ref>.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec1b433-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s902/100" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="100">(100) </num><content>Section 802(a)(3)(C) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (<ref href="/us/pl/110/181">Public Law 110–181</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2410p">10 U.S.C. 2410p note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d159904e58064" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s903" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="903">SEC. 903. </num><heading>RETURN TO CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR BUSINESS SYSTEMS AND RELATED MATTERS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ec20154-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s903/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Return of Responsibility</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec20155-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s903/a/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s142/b/1">Section 142(b)(1) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>systems and</quotedText>” each place it appears in subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec20156-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s903/a/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming amendments to cmo authorities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 132a(b) of such title <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec20157-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s903/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in paragraph (2), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>performance measurement and management, and business information technology management and improvement activities and programs</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and performance measurement and management activities and programs</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec20158-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s903/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> paragraphs (4) and (5); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec20159-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s903/a/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> paragraphs (6) and (7) as paragraphs (4) and (5), respectively.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ec2015a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s903/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ec2015b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2223">10 USC 2223 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Chief Data Officer Responsibility for DoD Data Sets</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec2015c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s903/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>In addition to any other functions and responsibilities specified in section 3520(c) of title 44, United States, Code, the Chief Data Officer of the Department of Defense shall also be the official in the Department of Defense <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1556">133 STAT. 1556</page> with principal responsibility for providing for the availability of common, usable, Defense-wide data sets.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec2015d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s903/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Access to all dod data</inline>.—</heading><content>In order to carry out the responsibility specified in paragraph (1), the Chief Data Officer shall have access to all Department of Defense data, including data in connection with warfighting missions and back-office data.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec2015e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s903/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Responsible to cio</inline>.—</heading><content>The Chief Data Officer shall report directly to the Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense in the performance of the responsibility specified in paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec2015f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s903/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ec20160-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ec20161-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than December 1, 2019, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report setting forth such recommendations for legislative or administrative action as the Secretary considers appropriate to carry out this subsection.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e58196" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s904" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="904">SEC. 904. </num><heading>ASSESSMENTS OF RESPONSIBILITIES AND AUTHORITIES OF THE CHIEF MANAGEMENT OFFICER OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ec29da2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s904/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense shall provide for the conduct of two assessments of the implementation of the position of Chief Management Officer of the Department of Defense pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s132a">section 132a of title 10, United States Code</ref>, as follows:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec29da3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s904/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Department of defense assessment</inline>.—</heading><content>An assessment conducted by the Secretary or a designee of the Secretary.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec29da4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s904/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Independent assessment</inline>.—</heading><content>An assessment conducted by the Defense Business Board or an appropriate number of individuals selected by the Secretary from among individuals in academia or academic institutions with expertise in public administration and management.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ec29da5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s904/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Assessment Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each assessment conducted pursuant to subsection (a) shall include an assessment of the implementation of the position of Chief Management Officer of the Department of Defense, including and taking into account the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec29da6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s904/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The extent to which the position has been effective in achieving the service, and exercising the powers and authorities, specified in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s132a">section 132a of title 10, United States Code</ref></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec29da7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s904/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The perspectives of the Under Secretaries of the military departments on the matters described in paragraph (1) based on the experiences of such Under Secretaries as the Chief Management Officer of a military department</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec29da8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s904/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The extent to which the ingrained organizational culture of the Department of Defense poses fundamental structural challenges for the position of Chief Management Officer of the Department, irrespective of the individual appointed to the position.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec29da9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s904/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>The observations of the Comptroller General of the United States on progress and challenges during the prior 10 years in the establishment of positions of Chief Management Officer in agencies throughout the Executive Branch, including in the Department of Defense and in other Federal agencies.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec29daa-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s904/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>An identification and comparison of best practices in the private sector and the public sector for the responsibilities and authorities of Chief Management Officers.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1557">133 STAT. 1557</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec29dab-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s904/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>An identification and assessment of differences in responsibilities and authorities of the Chief Management Office of the Department, the Chief Operating Officer of the Department of Defense, and the Deputy Secretary of Defense.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ec29dac-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s904/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Modification of Responsibilities and Authorities</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall identify such modifications, if any, to the responsibilities and authorities of the Chief Management Officer of the Department (whether specified in statute or otherwise) as the Secretary considers appropriate in light of the assessments conducted pursuant to subsection (a).<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ec29dad-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ec29dae-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote> In identifying any such modification, the Secretary shall develop recommendations for such legislative action as the Secretary considers appropriate to implement such modification.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ec29daf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s904/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than March 15, 2020, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the assessments conducted pursuant to subsection (a) and on any modifications to the responsibilities and authorities of the Chief Management Officer of the Department identified pursuant to subsection (c). The report shall include the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec29db0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s904/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>A description and the results of the assessment conducted pursuant to subsection (a).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec29db1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s904/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Any modifications of the responsibilities and authorities of the Chief Management Officer identified pursuant to subsection (c), including recommendations developed for legislative action to implement such recommendations and a proposed timeline for the implementation of such recommendations.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e58314" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s905" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="905">SEC. 905. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ec29db2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s391">10 USC 391 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>SENIOR MILITARY ADVISOR FOR CYBER POLICY AND DEPUTY PRINCIPAL CYBER ADVISOR.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ec38813-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s905/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Advisor</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec38814-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s905/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ec38815-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Designation.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Under Secretary of Defense for Policy shall, acting through the Joint Staff, designate an officer within the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy to serve within that Office as the Senior Military Advisor for Cyber Policy, and concurrently, as the Deputy Principal Cyber Advisor.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec38816-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s905/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Officers eligible for designation</inline>.—</heading><content>The officer designated pursuant to this subsection shall be designated from among commissioned regular officers of the Armed Forces in a general or flag officer grade who are qualified for designation</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec38817-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s905/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Grade</inline>.—</heading><content>The officer designated pursuant to this subsection shall have the grade of major general or rear admiral (upper half) while serving in that position, without vacating the officer’s permanent grade.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ec38818-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s905/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Scope of Positions</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec3af29-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s905/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The officer designated pursuant to subsection (a) is each of the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec3af2a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s905/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>The Senior Military Advisor for Cyber Policy to the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec3af2b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s905/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>The Deputy Principal Cyber Advisor to the Secretary of Defense.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec3af2c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s905/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Direction and control and reporting</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In carrying out duties under this section, the officer designed pursuant to subsection (a) shall be subject to the authority, direction, and control of, and shall report directly to, the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec3af2d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s905/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>The Under Secretary with respect to Senior Military Advisor for Cyber Policy duties.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1558">133 STAT. 1558</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec3af2e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s905/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>The Principal Cyber Advisor with respect to Deputy Principal Cyber Advisor duties.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ec3af2f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s905/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Duties</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec3af30-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s905/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Duties as senior military advisor for cyber policy</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The duties of the officer designated pursuant to subsection (a) as Senior Military Advisor for Cyber Policy are as follows:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec3af31-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s905/c/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>To serve as the principal uniformed military advisor on military cyber forces and activities to the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec3af32-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s905/c/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>To assess and advise the Under Secretary on aspects of policy relating to military cyberspace operations, resources, personnel, cyber force readiness, cyber workforce development, and defense of Department of Defense networks.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec3af33-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s905/c/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>To advocate, in consultation with the Joint Staff, and senior officers of the Armed Forces and the combatant commands, for consideration of military issues within the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, including coordination and synchronization of Department cyber forces and activities.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec3af34-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s905/c/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>To maintain open lines of communication between the Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense, senior civilian leaders within the Office of the Under Secretary, and senior officers on the Joint Staff, the Armed Forces, and the combatant commands on cyber matters, and to ensure that military leaders are informed on cyber policy decisions.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec3af35-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s905/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Duties as deputy principal cyber advisor</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The duties of the officer designated pursuant to subsection (a) as Deputy Principal Cyber Advisor are as follows:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec3af36-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s905/c/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>To synchronize, coordinate, and oversee implementation of the Cyber Strategy of the Department of Defense and other relevant policy and planning.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec3af37-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s905/c/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>To advise the Secretary of Defense on cyber programs, projects, and activities of the Department, including with respect to policy, training, resources, personnel, manpower, and acquisitions and technology.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec3af38-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s905/c/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>To oversee implementation of Department policy and operational directives on cyber programs, projects, and activities, including with respect to resources, personnel, manpower, and acquisitions and technology.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec3af39-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s905/c/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>To assist in the overall supervision of Department cyber activities relating to offensive missions.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec3af3a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s905/c/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>To assist in the overall supervision of Department defensive cyber operations, including activities of component-level cybersecurity service providers and the integration of such activities with activities of the Cyber Mission Force.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec3af3b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s905/c/2/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>To advise senior leadership of the Department on, and advocate for, investment in capabilities to execute Department missions in and through cyberspace.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec3af3c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s905/c/2/G" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">(G) </num><content>To identify shortfalls in capabilities to conduct Department missions in and through cyberspace, and make recommendations on addressing such shortfalls in the Program Budget Review process.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1559">133 STAT. 1559</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec3af3d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s905/c/2/H" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="H">(H) </num><content>To coordinate and consult with stakeholders in the cyberspace domain across the Department in order to identify other issues on cyberspace for the attention of senior leadership of the Department.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec3af3e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s905/c/2/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>On behalf of the Principal Cyber Advisor, to lead the cross-functional team established pursuant to 932(c)(3) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 (<ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2224">10 U.S.C. 2224 note</ref>) in order to synchronize and coordinate military and civilian cyber forces and activities of the Department.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e58510" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stA/s906" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="906">SEC. 906. </num><heading>EXCLUSION FROM LIMITATIONS ON PERSONNEL IN THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE AND DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HEADQUARTERS OF FELLOWS APPOINTED UNDER THE JOHN S. MCCAIN DEFENSE FELLOWS PROGRAM.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 932(f)(3) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/232">Public Law 115–232</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/132/1938">132 Stat. 1938</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1580">10 U.S.C. 1580 note</ref> prec.) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new sentence: “<quotedText>An individual appointed pursuant to this paragraph shall not count against the limitation on the number of Office of the Secretary of Defense personnel in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s143">section 143 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, or any similar limitation in law on the number of personnel in headquarters of the Department that would otherwise apply to the office or headquarters to which appointed.</quotedText>”.</content></section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d159904e58537" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stB" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading>Organization and Management of Other Department of Defense Offices and Elements</heading> <section id="d159904e58542" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stB/s911" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="911">SEC. 911. </num><heading>CODIFICATION OF ASSISTANT SECRETARIES FOR ENERGY, INSTALLATIONS, AND ENVIRONMENT OF THE ARMY, NAVY, AND AIR FORCE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ec3d64f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stB/s911/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Assistant Secretary of the Army</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s7016/b">Section 7016(b) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ec3fd60-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">“(6)</num><subparagraph class="inline" id="y3ec3fd61-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>One of the Assistant Secretaries shall be the Assistant Secretary for Energy, Installations, and Environment.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ec3fd62-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>The principal duty of the Assistant Secretary for Energy, Installations, and Environment shall be the overall supervision of energy, installation, and environment matters for the Department of the Army.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ec3fd63-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stB/s911/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Assistant Secretary of the Navy</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s8016/b">Section 8016(b) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ec3fd64-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5)</num><subparagraph class="inline" id="y3ec3fd65-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>One of the Assistant Secretaries shall be the Assistant Secretary for Energy, Installations, and Environment.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ec3fd66-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>The principal duty of the Assistant Secretary for Energy, Installations, and Environment shall be the overall supervision of energy, installation, and environment matters for the Department of the Navy.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ec3fd67-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stB/s911/c" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Assistant Secretary of the Air Force</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s9016/b">Section 9016(b) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraph:<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1560">133 STAT. 1560</page> <quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ec3fd68-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5)</num><subparagraph class="inline" id="y3ec3fd69-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>One of the Assistant Secretaries shall be the Assistant Secretary for Energy, Installations, and Environment.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ec3fd6a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>The principal duty of the Assistant Secretary for Energy, Installations, and Environment shall be the overall supervision of energy, installation, and environment matters for the Department of the Air Force.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d159904e58653" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stC" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="C">Subtitle C—</num><heading>Other Department of Defense Organization and Management Matters</heading> <section id="d159904e58658" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stC/s921" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="921">SEC. 921. </num><heading>PROHIBITION ON OWNERSHIP OR TRADING OF STOCKS IN CERTAIN COMPANIES BY CERTAIN OFFICIALS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ec44b8b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stC/s921/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch49">Chapter 49 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new section:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y3ec4729c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658163"><num class="fontsize12" value="988">“§ 988.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ec4729d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s988">10 USC 988</ref>.</p></sidenote> Prohibition on ownership or trading of stocks in certain companies by certain officials of the Department of Defense</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ec4729e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ec499af-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibition</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in subsection (b), a covered official of the Department of Defense may not own or purchase publicly traded stock of a company if that company is one of the 10 entities awarded the most amount of contract funds by the Department of Defense in a fiscal year during the five preceding fiscal years.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ec499b0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exceptions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>This section shall not apply to the purchase or ownership of a publicly traded stock of a company otherwise described in subsection (a) as follows:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec499b1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>If the aggregate market value of the holdings of the covered official, and the spouse and minor children of the covered official, in the stock of that company, both before and after purchase (in the case of a purchase), does not exceed the de minimis threshold established in <ref href="/us/cfr/t5/s2640.202/a/2">section 2640.202(a)(2) of title 5, Code of Federal Regulations</ref>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec499b2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>If the stock is purchased and owned as part of an Excepted Investment Fund or mutual fund.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ec499b3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec499b4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau>The term ‘<term>covered official of the Department of Defense</term>’ means any of the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec499b5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>A civilian appointed to a position in the Department of Defense by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec499b6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>If serving in a key acquisition position (as designated by the Secretary of Defense or the Secretary concerned for purposes of this section), the following:</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ec499b7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>A member of the armed forces in a grade above O–6.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ec499b8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>A civilian officer or employee in a Senior Executive Service, Senior-Level, or Scientific or Professional position.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec499b9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>The term ‘<term>Excepted Investment Fund</term>’ means a widely-held investment fund described in section 102(f)(8) of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (<ref href="/us/usc/t5/app">5 U.S.C. App.</ref>).”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1561">133 STAT. 1561</page></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ec499ba-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stC/s921/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 49 of such title<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ec499bb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s971">10 USC 971</ref> prec.<?GPOvSpace 04?></p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“988. </designator> <label>Prohibition on ownership or trading of stocks in certain companies by certain officials of the Department of Defense.”.</label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e58806" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stC/s922" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="922">SEC. 922. </num><heading>LIMITATION ON CONSOLIDATION OF DEFENSE MEDIA ACTIVITY.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ec4e7dc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stC/s922/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ec4e7dd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense may not take any action to consolidate the Defense Media Activity until a period of 60 days has elapsed following the date on which the Secretary of Defense submits the report required under subsection (b).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ec4e7de-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stC/s922/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report Required</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec4e7df-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stC/s922/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ec4e7e0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plans.</p></sidenote><content>Any current or future plans to restructure, reduce, or eliminate the functions, personnel, facilities, or capabilities of the Defense Media Activity, including the timelines associated with such plans.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec4e7e1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stC/s922/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Any modifications that have been made, or that may be made, to personnel compensation or funding accounts in preparation for, or in response to, efforts to consolidate the Defense Media Activity.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec4e7e2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stC/s922/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ec4e7e3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Contracts.</p></sidenote><content>Any contractual agreements that have been entered into to consolidate or explore the consolidation of the Defense Media Activity.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec4e7e4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stC/s922/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ec4e7e5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Directives.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ec4e7e6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Guidance.</p></sidenote><content>Any Department of Defense directives or Administration guidance relating to efforts to consolidate the Defense Media Activity, including any directives or guidance intended to inform or instruct such efforts.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ec4e7e7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stC/s922/c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Consolidate Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “<term>consolidate</term>”, means any action to reduce the functions, personnel, facilities, or capabilities of the Defense Media Activity.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e58872" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stC/s923" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="923">SEC. 923. </num><heading>REPORT ON RESOURCES TO IMPLEMENT THE CIVILIAN CASUALTY POLICY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report, in unclassified form, on the resources necessary over the period of the future-years defense plan for fiscal year 2020 under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s221">section 221 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, to fulfill the requirements of section 936 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/232">Public Law 115–232</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/132/1939">132 Stat. 1939</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s134">10 U.S.C. 134 note</ref>) and fully implement policies developed as a result of such section.</content></section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d159904e58893" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stD" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="D">Subtitle D—</num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ec4e7e8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">United States Space Force Act.</p></sidenote><heading>United States Space Force</heading> <section id="d159904e58901" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stD/s951" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="951">SEC. 951. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ec4e7e9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s101">10 USC 101 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>SHORT TITLE.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  This subtitle may be cited as the “<shortTitle role="subtitle">United States Space Force Act</shortTitle>”.</content></section> <section id="d159904e58916" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stD/s952" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="952">SEC. 952. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ec4e7ea-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s9081">10 USC 9081 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>THE SPACE FORCE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ec5842b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stD/s952/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Redesignation</inline>.—</heading><content>The Air Force Space Command is hereby redesignated as the United States Space Force (USSF).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ec5842c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stD/s952/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authority</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10">Title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1562">133 STAT. 1562</page></chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec5842d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stD/s952/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in chapter 907 of part I of subtitle D, by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> sections 9067, 9069, 9074, 9075, 9081, and 9084 as sections 9063, 9064, 9065, 9066, 9067, and 9068, respectively;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec5842e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stD/s952/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end of such part the following new chapter:<quotedContent><chapter id="y3ec5842f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658174"><num class="fontsize10 bold" value="908">“CHAPTER 908—</num><heading class="fontsize10 smallCaps"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ec58430-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s9081">10 USC 9081</ref> prec.</p></sidenote>THE SPACE FORCE</heading><content><toc> <headingItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“Sec.</designator> <label/> </headingItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“9081. </designator> <label>The United States Space Force.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“9082. </designator> <label>Chief of Space Operations.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“9083. </designator> <label>Officer career field for space.”;<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </content></chapter> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec58431-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stD/s952/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by transferring section 2279c to chapter 908, as so added, and <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> such section as section 9081; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec58432-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stD/s952/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="amend">amending</amendingAction> such section 9081 to read as follows:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y3ec5d253-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658164"><num class="fontsize12" value="9081">“§ 9081.</num><heading class="fontsize12"> The United States Space Force</heading><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ec5d254-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><content>There is established a United States Space Force as an armed force within the Department of the Air Force.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ec5d255-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Composition</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Space Force shall be composed of the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec5d256-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>The Chief of Space Operations.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec5d257-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>The space forces and such assets as may be organic therein.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ec5d258-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Functions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Space Force shall be organized, trained, and equipped to provide—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec5d259-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>freedom of operation for the United States in, from, and to space; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec5d25a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>prompt and sustained space operations.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ec5d25b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Duties</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>It shall be the duty of the Space Force to—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec5d25c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>protect the interests of the United States in space;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec5d25d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>deter aggression in, from, and to space; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec5d25e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>conduct space operations.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ec5d25f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stD/s952/c" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Space Force as an Armed Force</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s101/a/4">Section 101(a)(4) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Space Force,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>Marine Corps,</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ec5d260-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stD/s952/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ec5d261-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s9081">10 USC 9081 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Members</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec5d262-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stD/s952/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ec5d263-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective date.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Effective as of the date of the enactment of this Act, there shall be assigned to the Space Force such members of the Air Force as the Secretary of the Air Force shall specify.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec5d264-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stD/s952/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">No authorization of additional military billets</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall carry out this subsection within military personnel of the Air Force otherwise authorized by this Act. Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to authorize additional military billets for the purposes of, or in connection with, the establishment of the Space Force.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ec5d265-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stD/s952/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Officer Career Field for Space</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s9068">Section 9068 of title 10, United States Code</ref> (as redesignated by subsection (b)(1)), is hereby transferred to the end of chapter 908 of such title (as added by subsection (b)(2)) and redesignated as section 9083.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ec5d266-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stD/s952/f" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Tables of Chapters</inline>.—</heading><content>The tables of chapters at the beginning of subtitle D of <ref href="/us/usc/t10">title 10, United States Code</ref>, and part I of such subtitle are<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ec5d267-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s9011">10 USC 9011</ref> prec.<?GPOvSpace 04?></p></sidenote> each amended by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after the item relating to chapter 907 the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658260"> <designator><b>“908. </b></designator> <label><b>The Space Force</b></label> <target leaderAlign="left" leaderChar="." style="-uslm-lc:I658252"><b>9081.”.</b><?GPOvSpace 04?></target> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent><page identifier="/us/stat/133/1563">133 STAT. 1563</page></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ec5d268-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stD/s952/g" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">(g) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Clerical Amendment to Chapter 907</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch907">chapter 907 of title 10, United States Code</ref>,<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ec5d269-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s9061">10 USC 9061</ref> prec.<?GPOvSpace 04?></p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the items relating to sections 9067, 9069, 9074, 9075, 9081, and 9084 and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following new items:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“9063. </designator> <label>Designation: officers to perform certain professional functions.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“9064. </designator> <label>Air Force nurses: Chief; appointment.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“9065. </designator> <label>Commands: territorial organization.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“9066. </designator> <label>Regular Air Force: composition.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“9067. </designator> <label>Assistant Surgeon General for Dental Services.”.</label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e59269" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stD/s953" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="953">SEC. 953. </num><heading>CHIEF OF SPACE OPERATIONS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ec6479a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stD/s953/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Chief</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch908">Chapter 908 of title 10, United States Code</ref> (as added by section 952 of this Act), <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after section 9081 the following new section:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y3ec695bb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658164"><num class="fontsize12" value="9082">“§ 9082.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ec695bc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s9082">10 USC 9082</ref>.</p></sidenote> Chief of Space Operations</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ec695bd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ec695be-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">President.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Appointment</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="y3ec695bf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>There is a Chief of Space Operations, appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, from the general officers of the Air Force. The Chief serves at the pleasure of the President.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ec695c0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ec695c1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><content>The Chief shall be appointed for a term of four years. In time of war or during a national emergency declared by Congress, the Chief may be reappointed for a term of not more than four years.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ec695c2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Grade</inline>.—</heading><content>The Chief, while so serving, has the grade of general without vacating the permanent grade of the officer.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ec695c3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Relationship to the Secretary of the Air Force</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as otherwise prescribed by law and subject to section 9013(f) of this title, the Chief performs the duties of such position under the authority, direction, and control of the Secretary of the Air Force and is directly responsible to the Secretary.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ec695c4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Duties</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subject to the authority, direction, and control of the Secretary of the Air Force, the Chief shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec695c5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>preside over the Office of the Chief of Space Operations;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec695c6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ec695c7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plans.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ec695c8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ec695c9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>transmit the plans and recommendations of the Office of the Chief of Space Operations to the Secretary and advise the Secretary with regard to such plans and recommendations;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec695ca-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>after approval of the plans or recommendations of the Office of the Chief of Space Operations by the Secretary, act as the agent of the Secretary in carrying them into effect;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec695cb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>exercise supervision, consistent with the authority assigned to commanders of unified or specified combatant commands under chapter 6 of this title, over such of the members and organizations of the Space Force as the Secretary determines; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec695cc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><content>perform such other military duties, not otherwise assigned by law, as are assigned to the Chief by the President, the Secretary of Defense, or the Secretary of the Air Force.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ec695cd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ec695ce-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective date.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Joint Chiefs of Staff</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="y3ec695cf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Commencing one year after the date of the enactment of the United States Space Force Act, the Chief of Space Operations shall be a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ec695d0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>To the extent that such action does not impair the independence of the Chief in the performance of the duties of the Chief as a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff pursuant to paragraph (1), the Chief shall inform the Secretary of the Air Force regarding military advice rendered by members of the Joint <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1564">133 STAT. 1564</page> Chiefs of Staff on matters affecting the Department of the Air Force.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ec695d1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>Subject to the authority, direction, and control of the Secretary of Defense, the Chief shall keep the Secretary of the Air Force fully informed of significant military operations affecting the duties and responsibilities of the Secretary.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ec695d2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stD/s953/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ec695d3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s9082">10 USC 9082 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Service</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec695d4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stD/s953/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ec695d5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective date.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Incumbent</inline>.—</heading><content>The individual serving as Commander of the Air Force Space Command as of the day before the date of the enactment of this Act may serve as the Chief of Space Operations under subsection (a) of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s9082">section 9082 of title 10, United States Code</ref> (as added by subsection (a) of this section), after that date without further appointment as otherwise provided for by subsection (a) of such section 9082.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec695d6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stD/s953/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ec695d7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ec695d8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective date.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10 smallCaps">U.S. space command<inline class="noSmallCaps">.—</inline></heading><content>During the one-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense may authorize an officer serving as the Chief of Space Operations to serve concurrently as the Commander of the United States Space Command, without further appointment.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ec695d9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stD/s953/c" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ec695da-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective date.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ec695db-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s151">10 USC 151 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Joint Chiefs of Staff Matters</inline>.—</heading><content>Effective on the date that is one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s151/a">section 151(a) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec695dc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">“(8) </num><content>The Chief of Space Operations.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e59495" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stD/s954" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="954">SEC. 954. </num><heading>SPACE FORCE ACQUISITION COUNCIL.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ec6e3fd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stD/s954/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch903">Chapter 903 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec6e3fe-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stD/s954/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> section 9021 as section 9021a; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec6e3ff-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stD/s954/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after section 9020 the following new section 9021:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y3ec70b10-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658164"><num class="fontsize12" value="9021">“§ 9021.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ec70b11-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s9021">10 USC 9021</ref>.</p></sidenote> Space Force Acquisition Council</heading><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ec70b12-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><content>There is in the Office of the Secretary of the Air Force a council to be known as the ‘Space Force Acquisition Council’ (in this section referred to as the ‘Council’).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ec70b13-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Members</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The members of the Council are as follows:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec70b14-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>The Under Secretary of the Air Force.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec70b15-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>The Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Space Acquisition and Integration, who shall act as chair of the Council.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec73226-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>The Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space Policy.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec73227-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>The Director of the National Reconnaissance Office.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec73228-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><content>The Chief of Space Operations.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec73229-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">“(6) </num><content>The Commander of the United States Space Command.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ec7322a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Duties</inline>.—</heading><content>The Council shall oversee, direct, and manage acquisition and integration of the Air Force for space systems and programs in order to ensure integration across the national security space enterprise.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ec7322b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Meetings</inline>.—</heading><content>The Council shall meet not less frequently than monthly.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ec7322c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reports</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 30 days after the end of each calendar year quarter through the first calendar year quarter of 2025, the Council shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the activities of the Council during the calendar <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1565">133 STAT. 1565</page> year quarter preceding the calendar year quarter in which such report is submitted.”</content></subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ec7322d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stD/s954/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 903 of such title<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ec7322e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s9011">10 USC 9011</ref> prec.<?GPOvSpace 04?></p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the item relating to section 9021 and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following new items:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“9021. </designator> <label>Space Force Acquisition Council.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“9021a. </designator> <label>Air Force Reserve Forces Policy Committee.”.</label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e59667" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stD/s955" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="955">SEC. 955. </num><heading>ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR SPACE POLICY.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ec7593f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stD/s955/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s138/b">Section 138(b) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ec75940-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><content>One of the Assistant Secretaries is the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space Policy. The principal duty of the Assistant Secretary shall be the overall supervision of policy of the Department of Defense for space warfighting.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ec75941-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stD/s955/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements of Office</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec75942-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stD/s955/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ec75943-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Contracts.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Development of recommendations</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall seek to enter into an agreement with a federally funded research and development center on the development of recommendations as to the appropriate elements of the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space Policy, including, in particular, whether the elements of the Office should include elements on space that are currently assigned to the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence or the Military Intelligence Program.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec75944-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stD/s955/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ec75945-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Transmittal</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall transmit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives the recommendations developed pursuant to paragraph (1), together with an assessment of such recommendations by the Secretary.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e59729" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stD/s956" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="956">SEC. 956. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ec75946-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s9016">10 USC 9016 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE FOR SPACE ACQUISITION AND INTEGRATION.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ec7ce77-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stD/s956/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Redesignation of Principal Assistant for Space as Assistant Secretary for Space Acquisition and Integration</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec7ce78-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stD/s956/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Principal Assistant to the Secretary of the Air Force for Space is hereby redesignated as the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Space Acquisition and Integration.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec7ce79-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stD/s956/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">References</inline>.—</heading><content>Any reference to the Principal Assistant to the Secretary of the Air Force for Space in any law, regulation, map, document, record, or other paper of the United States shall be deemed to be a reference to the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Space Acquisition and Integration.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ec7ce7a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stD/s956/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Codification of Position and Responsibilities</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec7ce7b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stD/s956/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s9016">Section 9016 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, as amended by subtitle B of this title, is further amended—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec7ce7c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stD/s956/b/1/A" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in subsection (a), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>four</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>five</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec7ce7d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stD/s956/b/1/B" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in subsection (b), by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown2 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ec81c9e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">“(6)</num><subparagraph class="inline" id="y3ec81c9f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>One of the Assistant Secretaries is the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Space Acquisition and Integration.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1566">133 STAT. 1566</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ec81ca0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>Subject to the authority, direction, and control of the Secretary of the Air Force, the Assistant Secretary shall do as follows:</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ec81ca1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>Be responsible for all architecture and integration of the Air Force for space systems and programs, including in support of the Chief of Space Operations under section 9082 of this title.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ec81ca2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>Act as the chair of the Space Force Acquisition Council under section 9021 of this title.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ec81ca3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>Advise the service acquisition executive of the Air Force with responsibility for space systems and programs (including for all major defense acquisition programs under chapter 144 of this title for space) on the acquisition of such systems and programs by the Air Force.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ec81ca4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">“(iv) </num><chapeau>Oversee and direct each of the following:</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y3ec81ca5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>The Space Rapid Capabilities Office under section 2273a of this title.</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y3ec81ca6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>The Space and Missile Systems Center.</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y3ec81ca7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="III">“(III) </num><content>The Space Development Agency.</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ec81ca8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">“(v) </num><content>Advise and synchronize acquisition projects for all space systems and programs of the Air Force, including projects for space systems and programs responsibility for which is transferred to the Assistant Secretary pursuant to section 956(b)(3) of the United States Space Force Act.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ec81ca9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="vi">“(vi) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ec81caa-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective date.</p></sidenote><content>Effective as of October 1, 2022, in accordance with section 957 of that Act, serve as the Service Acquisition Executive of the Department of the Air Force for Space Systems and Programs.”</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec81cab-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stD/s956/b/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Executive schedule level iv</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s5315">Section 5315 of title 5, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the item relating to the Assistant Secretaries of the Air Force and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following new item:<quotedContent><p class="fontsize10" id="x3ec81cac-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122">  “Assistant Secretaries of the Air Force (5).”</p></quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec81cad-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stD/s956/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ec81cae-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s9016">10 USC 9016 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer of acquisition projects for space systems and programs</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ec81caf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective date.</p></sidenote>Effective October 1, 2022, the Secretary of the Air Force shall transfer to the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Space Acquisition and Integration under paragraph (6) of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s9016/b">section 9016(b) of title 10, United States Code</ref> (as added by this subsection), responsibility for architecture and integration of any acquisition projects for space systems and programs of the Air Force that are under the oversight or direction of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition as of September 30, 2022.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e59920" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stD/s957" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="957">SEC. 957. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ec81cb0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective date.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ec81cb1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s9016">10 USC 9016 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>SERVICE ACQUISITION EXECUTIVE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE FOR SPACE SYSTEMS AND PROGRAMS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ec86ad2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stD/s957/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Effective October 1, 2022, there shall be within the Department of the Air Force a Service Acquisition Executive of the Department of the Air Force for Space Systems and Programs.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ec86ad3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stD/s957/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Service</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec86ad4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stD/s957/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Effective as of October 1, 2022, and subject to paragraph (2), the individual serving as Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Space Acquisition and Integration under paragraph (6) of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s9016/b">section 9016(b) of title 10, United States Code</ref> (as added by section 1832(b) of this Act), shall also serve <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1567">133 STAT. 1567</page> as the Service Acquisition Executive for Space Systems and Programs.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec86ad5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stD/s957/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Incumbent</inline>.—</heading><content>The individual serving as Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Space Acquisition and Integration as of October 1, 2022, may also serve as the Service Acquisition Executive for Space Systems and Programs pursuant to paragraph (1) only if appointed as the Service Acquisition Executive for Space Systems and Programs by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, pursuant to a nomination submitted to the Senate on or after that date.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ec86ad6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stD/s957/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authorities and Responsibilities</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec86ad7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stD/s957/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Service Acquisition Executive for Space Systems and Programs shall have within the Department of the Air Force all the authorities and responsibilities of a service acquisition executive under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1704">section 1704 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, and other applicable law, for the Department of the Air Force with respect to space systems and programs.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec86ad8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stD/s957/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Separate sae within the air force</inline>.—</heading><content>The Service Acquisition Executive for Space Systems and Programs shall be in addition to the service acquisition executive in the Department of the Air Force for all acquisition matters of the Department of the Air Force other than with respect to space systems and programs.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec86ad9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stD/s957/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ec86ada-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Guidance on relationship among saes</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than October 1, 2022, and from time to time thereafter, the Secretary of the Air Force shall issue guidance for the Department of the Air Force on the authorities and responsibilities of the Service Acquisition Executive for Space Systems and Programs and the authorities and responsibilities of the service acquisition executive of the Department for all acquisition matters of the Department other than with respect to space systems and programs.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e60016" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stD/s958" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="958">SEC. 958. </num><heading>CONFORMING AMENDMENTS AND CLARIFICATION OF AUTHORITIES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ec8e00b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stD/s958/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendments</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10">Title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> as follows:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec8e00c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stD/s958/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>In section 101(a)(9)(C), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and the Space Force</quotedText>” before the semicolon.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec8e00d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stD/s958/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>In section 2273a—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec8e00e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stD/s958/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in subsection (a), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Air Force Space Command</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Space Force</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec8e00f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stD/s958/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in subsection (b), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Commander of the Air Force Space Command</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Chief of Space Operations</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ec8e010-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stD/s958/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ec8e011-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s9081">10 USC 9081 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clarification of Authorities</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec8e012-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stD/s958/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Except as specifically provided by this subtitle or the amendments made by this subtitle—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec8e013-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stD/s958/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>a member of the Space Force shall be treated as a member of the Air Force for the purpose of the application of any provision of law, including provisions of law relating to pay, benefits, and retirement; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec8e014-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stD/s958/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>a civilian employee of the Space Force shall be treated as a civilian employee of the Air Force for the purpose of the application of any provision of law, including provisions of law relating to pay, benefits, and retirement.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1568">133 STAT. 1568</page></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec8e015-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stD/s958/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Appointment and enlistment</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of the appointment or enlistment of individuals as members of the Space Force pending the integration of the Space Force into the laws providing for the appointment or enlistment of individuals as members of the Armed Forces, appointments and enlistments of individuals as members of the Armed Forces in the Space Force may be made in the same manner in which appointments and enlistments of individuals as members of the Armed Forces in the other Armed Forces may be made by law.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e60118" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stD/s959" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="959">SEC. 959. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ec8e016-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s9081">10 USC 9081 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>EFFECTS ON MILITARY INSTALLATIONS.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Nothing in this subtitle, or the amendments made by this subtitle, shall be construed to authorize or require the relocation of any facility, infrastructure, or military installation of the Air Force.</content></section> <section id="d159904e60130" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stD/s960" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="960">SEC. 960. </num><heading>AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ec90727-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stD/s960/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to subsection (b), amounts authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2020 by this Act and available for the Air Force may be obligated and expended for programs, projects, and activities for space, including personnel and acquisition programs, projects, and activities, for and in connection with the establishment of the Space Force and the discharge of the other requirements of this title and the amendments made by this subtitle.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ec90728-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stD/s960/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>The total amount obligated and expended in fiscal year 2020 from amounts authorized to be appropriated by this Act for and in connection with the establishment of the Space Force and the discharge of the requirements described in subsection (a) may not exceed the total amount requested for the Space Force in the budget of the President for fiscal year 2020, as submitted to Congress pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1105/a">section 1105(a) of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e60158" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stD/s961" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="961">SEC. 961. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ec90729-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ec9072a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s9081">10 USC 9081 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>IMPLEMENTATION.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ec92e3b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stD/s961/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Requirement</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as specifically provided by this subtitle, the Secretary of the Air Force shall implement this subtitle, and the amendments made by this subtitle, by not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ec92e3c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tIX/stD/s961/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefings</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and every 60 days thereafter until March 31, 2023, the Secretary of the Air Force and the Chief of Space Operations shall jointly provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the status of the implementation of the Space Force pursuant to this subtitle and the amendments made by this subtitle. Each briefing shall address the current missions, operations and activities, manpower requirements and status, and budget and funding requirements and status of the Space Force, and such other matters with respect to the implementation and operation of the Space Force as the Secretary and the Chief jointly consider appropriate to keep Congress fully and currently informed on the status of the implementation of the Space Force.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1569">133 STAT. 1569</page></content></subsection> </section> </subtitle> <num value="X">TITLE X—</num><heading>GENERAL PROVISIONS</heading> <toc> <referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle A—</designator> <label>Financial Matters</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1001. </designator> <label>General transfer authority.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1002. </designator> <label>Defense Business Audit Remediation Plan.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1003. </designator> <label>Financial improvement and audit remediation plan.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1004. </designator> <label>Reporting requirements relating to Department of Defense audits.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1005. </designator> <label>Inclusion of certain military construction projects in annual reports on unfunded priorities of the Armed Forces and the combatant commands.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1006. </designator> <label>Prohibition on delegation of responsibility for submittal to Congress of Out-Year Unconstrained Total Munitions Requirements and Out-Year Inventory numbers.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1007. </designator> <label>Annual budget justification display for service-common and other support and enabling capabilities for special operations forces.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1008. </designator> <label>Element in annual reports on the Financial Improvement and Audit Remediation Plan on activities with respect to classified programs.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1009. </designator> <label>Plan of the Department of Defense for financial management information.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1010. </designator> <label>Update of authorities and renaming of Department of Defense Acquisition Workforce Development Fund.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1011. </designator> <label>Transparency of accounting firms used to support Department of Defense audit.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1012. </designator> <label>Modification of required elements of annual reports on emergency and extraordinary expenses of the Department of Defense.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle B—</designator> <label>Counterdrug Activities</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1021. </designator> <label>Modification of authority to support a unified counterdrug and counterterrorism campaign in Colombia.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1022. </designator> <label>Extension of authority for joint task forces to provide support to law enforcement agencies conducting counter-terrorism activities.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1023. </designator> <label>Sense of Congress regarding Department of Defense counterdrug activities in the transit zone and Caribbean basin.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1024. </designator> <label>Assessment of impact of any planned or proposed border wall on volume of illegal narcotics.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle C—</designator> <label>Naval Vessels</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1031. </designator> <label>Modification of authority to purchase vessels using funds in National Defense Sealift Fund.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1032. </designator> <label>Use of National Defense Sealift Fund for procurement of two used vessels.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1033. </designator> <label>Transportation by sea of supplies for the Armed Forces and Defense Agencies.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1034. </designator> <label>Senior Technical Authority for each naval vessel class.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1035. </designator> <label>Permanent authority for sustaining operational readiness of littoral combat ships on extended deployment.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1036. </designator> <label>Formal training for shipboard system programs of record.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1037. </designator> <label>Report on shipbuilder training and the defense industrial base.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1038. </designator> <label>Use of competitive procedures for CVN–80 and CVN–81 dual aircraft carrier contract.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1039. </designator> <label>Report on expanding naval vessel maintenance.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle D—</designator> <label>Counterterrorism</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1041. </designator> <label>Modification of support of special operations to combat terrorism.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1042. </designator> <label>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.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1043. </designator> <label>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.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1044. </designator> <label>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.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1045. </designator> <label>Extension of prohibition on use of funds to close or relinquish control of United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1046. </designator> <label>Chief Medical Officer at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1047. </designator> <label>Independent assessment on gender and countering violent extremism.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle E—</designator> <label>Miscellaneous Authorities and Limitations</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1051. </designator> <label>Scheduling of Department of Defense executive aircraft controlled by Secretaries of military departments.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1570">133 STAT. 1570</page></label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1052. </designator> <label>Explosive ordnance defense disposal program.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1053. </designator> <label>Technical correction and extension of reporting requirement regarding enhancement of information sharing and coordination of military training between Department of Homeland Security and Department of Defense.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1054. </designator> <label>Notification on the provision of defense sensitive support.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1055. </designator> <label>Revision to authorities relating to mail service for members of the Armed Forces and Department of Defense civilians overseas.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1056. </designator> <label>Access to and use of military post offices by United States citizens employed overseas by the North Atlantic Treaty Organization who perform functions in support of military operations of the Armed Forces.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1057. </designator> <label>Expenditure of funds for Department of Defense intelligence and counterintelligence activities.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1058. </designator> <label>Limitation on use of funds for the inactivation of Army watercraft units.</label> </referenceItem></toc> <subtitle id="d159904e60428" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stA" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading>Financial Matters</heading> <section id="d159904e60433" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stA/s1001" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1001">SEC. 1001. </num><heading>GENERAL TRANSFER AUTHORITY.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ec9ca7d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stA/s1001/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authority to Transfer Authorizations</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec9ca7e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stA/s1001/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ec9ca7f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>Upon determination by the Secretary of Defense that such action is necessary in the national interest, the Secretary may transfer amounts of authorizations made available to the Department of Defense in this division for fiscal year 2020 between any such authorizations for that fiscal year (or any subdivisions thereof). Amounts of authorizations so transferred shall be merged with and be available for the same purposes as the authorization to which transferred.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec9ca80-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stA/s1001/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in paragraph (3), the total amount of authorizations that the Secretary may transfer under the authority of this section may not exceed $4,000,000,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec9ca81-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stA/s1001/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exception for transfers between military personnel authorizations</inline>.—</heading><content>A transfer of funds between military personnel authorizations under title IV shall not be counted toward the dollar limitation in paragraph (2).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ec9ca82-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stA/s1001/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The authority provided by subsection (a) to transfer authorizations—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec9ca83-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stA/s1001/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>may only be used to provide authority for items that have a higher priority than the items from which authority is transferred; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ec9ca84-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stA/s1001/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>may not be used to provide authority for an item that has been denied authorization by Congress.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ec9ca85-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stA/s1001/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effect on Authorization Amounts</inline>.—</heading><content>A transfer made from one account to another under the authority of this section shall be deemed to increase the amount authorized for the account to which the amount is transferred by an amount equal to the amount transferred.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ec9ca86-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stA/s1001/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Notice to Congress</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall promptly notify Congress of each transfer made under subsection (a).</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e60513" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stA/s1002" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1002">SEC. 1002. </num><heading>DEFENSE BUSINESS AUDIT REMEDIATION PLAN.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ec9f097-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stA/s1002/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Chapter 9A of <ref href="/us/usc/t10">title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new section:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y3eca3eb8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658164"><num class="fontsize12" value="240g">“§ 240g.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eca3eb9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s240g">10 USC 240g</ref>.</p></sidenote> Defense Business Audit Remediation Plan</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eca3eba-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense shall maintain a plan, to be known as the ‘Defense Business Systems Audit Remediation Plan’. Such plan shall include a current accounting of the defense business systems of the Department of Defense <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1571">133 STAT. 1571</page> that will be introduced, replaced, updated, modified, or retired in connection with the audit of the full financial statements of the Department, including a comprehensive roadmap that displays—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eca3ebb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>in-service, retirement, and other pertinent dates for affected defense business systems;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eca3ebc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eca3ebd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Estimates.</p></sidenote><content>current cost-to-complete estimates for each affected defense business system; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eca3ebe-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>dependencies both between the various defense business systems and between the introduction, replacement, update, modification, and retirement of such systems.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eca3ebf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report and Briefing Requirements</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eca3ec0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Annual report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than June 30, 2020, and annually thereafter, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees an updated report on the Defense Business Systems Audit Remediation Plan under subsection (a).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eca3ec1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eca3ec2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Semiannual briefings</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than January 31 and June 30 each year, the Secretary shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the status of the Defense Business Systems Audit Remediation Plan. Such briefing shall include a description of any updates to the defense business systems roadmap referred to in subsection (a).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eca3ec3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eca3ec4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Definition.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Defense Business System</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term ‘<term>defense business system</term>’ has the meaning given such term in section 2222(i)(1)(A) of this title.”</content></subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eca3ec5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stA/s1002/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eca3ec6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s240a">10 USC 240a</ref> prec.<?GPOvSpace 04?></p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“240g. </designator> <label>Defense Business Audit Remediation Plan.”.</label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e60654" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stA/s1003" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1003">SEC. 1003. </num><heading>FINANCIAL IMPROVEMENT AND AUDIT REMEDIATION PLAN.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ecab3f7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stA/s1003/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements of Annual Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subsection (b)(1)(B) of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s240b">section 240b of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ecab3f8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stA/s1003/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in clause (vii)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ecab3f9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stA/s1003/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or if less than 50 percent of the audit remediation services</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ecab3fa-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stA/s1003/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and audit remediation activities</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ecab3fb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stA/s1003/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in clause (viii), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or if less than 25 percent of the audit remediation services</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ecab3fc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stA/s1003/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Semiannual Briefings</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (b)(2) of such section <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or audit remediation</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ecab3fd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stA/s1003/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Audit Remediation Services</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subsection (b) of such section is further amended—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ecab3fe-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stA/s1003/c/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in paragraph (1)(B), by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new clauses:<quotedContent><clause class="indentUp2 fontsize10" id="y3ecab3ff-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ix">“(ix) </num><content>If less than 50 percent of the audit remediation services under contract, as described in the briefing required under paragraph (2)(B), are being performed by individual professionals meeting the qualifications described in suhsection (c), a detailed description of the risks associated with the risks of the acquisition strategy of the Department with respect to conducting audit remediation activities and an explanation of how the strategy complies with the policies expressed by Congress.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1572">133 STAT. 1572</page></content></clause> <clause class="indentUp2 fontsize10" id="y3ecab400-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="x">“(x) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ecab401-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Certification.</p></sidenote><content>If less than 25 percent of the audit remediation services under contract, as described in the briefing required under paragraph (2)(B), are being performed by individual professionals meeting the qualifications described in subsection (c), a written certification that the staffing ratio complies with commercial best practices and presents no increased risk of delay in the Department’s ability to achieve a clean audit opinion.”</content></clause> </quotedContent>; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ecab402-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stA/s1003/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (2)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ecab403-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stA/s1003/c/2/A" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Not later</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(A) Not later</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ecab404-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stA/s1003/c/2/B" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subparagraph:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y3ecadb15-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ecadb16-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ecadb17-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Briefings.</p></sidenote><content>Not later than January 31 and June 30 each year, the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) and the comptrollers of the military departments shall provide a briefing to the congressional defense committees on the status of the corrective action plan. Such briefing shall include both the absolute number and percentage of personnel performing the amount of audit remediation services being performed by professionals meeting the qualifications described in subsection (c).”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ecadb18-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stA/s1003/d" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Selection of Audit Remediation Services</inline>.—</heading><content>Such section is further amended by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ecadb19-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Selection of Audit Remediation Services</inline>.—</heading><content>The selection of audit remediation service providers shall be based, among other appropriate criteria, on qualifications, relevant experience, and capacity to develop and implement corrective action plans to address internal control and compliance deficiencies identified during a financial statement or program audit.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e60821" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stA/s1004" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1004">SEC. 1004. </num><heading>REPORTING REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AUDITS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ecb504a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stA/s1004/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Report</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ecb504b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stA/s1004/a/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Chapter 9A of <ref href="/us/usc/t10">title 10, United States Code</ref>, as amended by section 1002 is further amended by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new section:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y3ecb9e6c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658164"><num class="fontsize12" value="240h">“§ 240h.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ecb9e6d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s240h">10 USC 240h</ref>.</p></sidenote> Annual report on auditable financial statements</heading><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ecb9e6e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than January 30 of each year, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes a ranking of all of the military departments and Defense Agencies in order of how advanced each such department and Agency is in achieving auditable financial statements, as required by law. In preparing the report, the Secretary shall seek to exclude information that is otherwise available in other reports to Congress.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ecb9e6f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Bottom Quartile</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than June 30 of each year, the head of each of the military departments and Defense Agencies that were ranked in the bottom quartile of the report submitted under subsection (a) for that year shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes the following information for that military department or Defense Agency:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ecb9e70-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>A description of the material weaknesses of the military department or Defense Agency.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ecb9e71-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>The underlying causes of such weaknesses.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1573">133 STAT. 1573</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ecb9e72-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ecb9e73-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plans.</p></sidenote><content>A plan for remediating such weaknesses.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ecb9e74-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>The total number of open audit notices of findings and recommendations (hereinafter referred to as ‘NFRs’) for the most recently concluded fiscal year and the preceding two fiscal years, where applicable.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ecb9e75-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><content>The number of repeat or reissued NFRs from the most recently concluded fiscal year.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ecb9e76-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">“(6) </num><content>The number of NFRs that were previously forecasted to be closed during the most recently concluded fiscal year that remain open.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ecb9e77-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">“(7) </num><content>The number of closed NFRs during the current fiscal year and prior fiscal years.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ecb9e78-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">“(8) </num><content>The number of material weaknesses that were validated by external auditors as fully resolved or downgraded in the current fiscal year over prior fiscal years.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ecb9e79-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">“(9) </num><content>A breakdown by fiscal years in which open NFRs are forecasted to be closed.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ecb9e7a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="10">“(10) </num><content>Explanations for unfavorable trends in the information under paragraphs (1) through (9).”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ecb9e7b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stA/s1004/a/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter , as amended by section 1002<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ecb9e7c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s240a">10 USC 240a</ref> prec.<?GPOvSpace 04?></p></sidenote> is futher amended by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“240h. </designator> <label>Annual report on auditable financial statements.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ecb9e7d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stA/s1004/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Plan for Remediated Audit Findings</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on Department-wide audit metrics. Such report shall include each of the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ecb9e7e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stA/s1004/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The total number of open audit notices of findings and recommendations (hereinafter referred to as “NFRs”) for the most recent fiscal year and the preceding two fiscal years where applicable.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ecb9e7f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stA/s1004/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The number of repeat or reissued NFRs from the most recent fiscal year.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ecb9e80-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stA/s1004/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The number of NFRs that were previously forecasted to be closed in the most recently completed fiscal year that remain open,</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ecb9e81-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stA/s1004/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>The number of closed NFRs in the current fiscal year and prior fiscal years.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ecb9e82-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stA/s1004/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>The number of material weaknesses that were validated by external auditors as fully resolved or downgraded in the current fiscal year over prior fiscal years.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ecb9e83-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stA/s1004/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>A breakdown by fiscal years in which open NFRs are forecasted to be closed.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ecb9e84-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stA/s1004/b/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>Explanations for unfavorable trends in the information under paragraphs (1) through (5).</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e61015" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stA/s1005" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1005">SEC. 1005. </num><heading>INCLUSION OF CERTAIN MILITARY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS IN ANNUAL REPORTS ON UNFUNDED PRIORITIES OF THE ARMED FORCES AND THE COMBATANT COMMANDS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ecbc595-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stA/s1005/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Inclusion of Certain Military Construction Projects Among Unfunded Priorities</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (d) of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s222a">section 222a of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ecc13b6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1574">133 STAT. 1574</page></chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ecc13b7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau>The term ‘<term>unfunded priority</term>’, in the case of a fiscal year, means a program, activity, or mission requirement, including a covered military construction project, that—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ecc13b8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>is not funded in the budget of the President for the fiscal year as submitted to Congress pursuant to section 1105 of title 31;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ecc13b9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>is necessary to fulfill a requirement associated with an operational or contingency plan of a combatant command or other validated requirement; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ecc13ba-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><chapeau>would have been recommended for funding through the budget referred to in subparagraph (1) by the officer submitting the report required by subsection (a) in connection with the budget if—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ecc13bb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>additional resources been available for the budget to fund the program, activity, or mission requirement; or</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ecc13bc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the program, activity, or mission requirement has emerged since the budget was formulated.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ecc13bd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>The term ‘<term>covered military construction project</term>’, in connection with a fiscal year, means a military construction project that—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ecc13be-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>is included in any fiscal year of the future-years defense program under section 221 of this title that is submitted in connection with the budget of the President for the fiscal year, and is executable in the fiscal year; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ecc13bf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>is considered by the commander of a combatant command referred to in subsection (b)(5) to be an urgent need, and is executable in the fiscal year.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ecc13c0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stA/s1005/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Order of Urgency of Priorities</inline>.—</heading><content>Paragraph (2) of subsection (c) of such section <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ecc13c1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Prioritization of priorities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each report shall present the unfunded priorities covered by such report as follows:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ecc13c2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>In overall order of urgency of priority.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ecc13c3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>In overall order of urgency of priority among unfunded priorities (other than covered military construction projects).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ecc13c4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>In overall order of urgency of priority among covered military construction projects.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e61134" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stA/s1006" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1006">SEC. 1006. </num><heading>PROHIBITION ON DELEGATION OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUBMITTAL TO CONGRESS OF OUT-YEAR UNCONSTRAINED TOTAL MUNITIONS REQUIREMENTS AND OUT-YEAR INVENTORY NUMBERS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3ecc61e5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s222c">Section 222c of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ecc61e6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stA/s1006/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (a), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subsection (b)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subsection (c)</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ecc61e7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stA/s1006/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsections (b), (c), and (d) as subsections (c), (d), and (e), respectively;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ecc61e8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stA/s1006/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after subsection (a) the following new subsection (b):<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ecc61e9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibition on Delegation of Submittal Responsibility</inline>.—</heading><content>The responsibility of the chief of staff of an armed force in subsection (a) to submit a report may not be delegated outside the armed force concerned.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>; and<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1575">133 STAT. 1575</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ecc61ea-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stA/s1006/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>in subsection (c), as redesignated by paragraph (2), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subsection (c)</quotedText>” in paragraph (6) and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subsection (d)</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d159904e61202" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stA/s1007" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1007">SEC. 1007. </num><heading>ANNUAL BUDGET JUSTIFICATION DISPLAY FOR SERVICE-COMMON AND OTHER SUPPORT AND ENABLING CAPABILITIES FOR SPECIAL OPERATIONS FORCES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ecc88fb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stA/s1007/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch9">Chapter 9 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after section 225 the following new section:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y3ecc88fc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658163"><num class="fontsize12" value="226">“§ 226.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ecc88fd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s226">10 USC 226</ref>.</p></sidenote> Special operations forces: display of service-common and other support and enabling capabilities</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ecc88fe-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall include, in the budget materials submitted to Congress under section 1105 of title 31 for fiscal year 2021 and any subsequent fiscal year, a consolidated budget justification display showing service-common and other support and enabling capabilities for special operations forces requested by a military service or Defense Agency. Such budget justification display shall include any amount for service-common or other capability development and acquisition, training, operations, pay, base operations sustainment, and other common services and support.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ecc88ff-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Service-common and Other Support and Enabling Capabilities</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ecc8900-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Definition.</p></sidenote>In this section, the term ‘<term>service-common and other support and enabling capabilities</term>’ means capabilities provided in support of special operations that are not reflected in Major Force Program–11 or designated as special operations forces-peculiar.”</content></subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ecc8901-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stA/s1007/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ecc8902-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s221">10 USC 221</ref> prec.<?GPOvSpace 04?></p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after the item relating to section 225 the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“226. </designator> <label>Special operations forces: display of service-common and other support and enabling capabilities.”.</label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e61292" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stA/s1008" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1008">SEC. 1008. </num><heading>ELEMENT IN ANNUAL REPORTS ON THE FINANCIAL IMPROVEMENT AND AUDIT REMEDIATION PLAN ON ACTIVITIES WITH RESPECT TO CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3eccb013-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s240b/b/1">Section 240b(b)(1) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eccb014-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stA/s1008/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in subparagraph (B), as amended by section 1003, by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new clause:<quotedContent><clause class="indentUp2 fontsize10" id="y3eccb015-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="xi">“(xi) </num><content>A description of audit activities and results for classified programs, including a description of the use of procedures and requirements to prevent unauthorized exposure of classified information in such activities.”</content></clause> </quotedContent>; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eccb016-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stA/s1008/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in subparagraph (C)(i), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or (ix)</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>clause (vii)</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d159904e61330" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stA/s1009" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1009">SEC. 1009. </num><heading>PLAN OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FOR FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT INFORMATION.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eccfe37-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stA/s1009/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Element on Support of NDS by Corrective Action Plans</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s240b/b/1/B">Section 240b(b)(1)(B) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, as amended by section 1008 of this Act, is further amended by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new clause:<quotedContent><clause class="indentUp3 fontsize10" id="y3eccfe38-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="xii">“(xii) </num><content>An identification the manner in which the corrective action plan or plans of each department, agency, component, or element of the Department of Defense, and the corrective action plan of the Department as a whole, support the National Defense Strategy (NDS) of the United States.”</content></clause> </quotedContent>.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1576">133 STAT. 1576</page></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eccfe39-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stA/s1009/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Technical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>Clause (i) of such section <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 253a</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 240c</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eccfe3a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stA/s1009/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eccfe3b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Estimate.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eccfe3c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s240b">10 USC 240b note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Reports on Funding for Corrective Action Plans</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than five days after the submittal to Congress under <ref href="/us/usc/t31/s1105/a">section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code</ref>, of the budget of the President for any fiscal year after fiscal year 2020, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a reporting setting forth a detailed estimate of the funding required for such fiscal year to procure, obtain, or otherwise implement each process, system, and technology identified to address the current corrective action plans of the departments, agencies, components, and elements of the Department of Defense, and the corrective action plan of the Department as a whole, for purposes of chapter 9A of <ref href="/us/usc/t10">title 10, United States Code</ref>, during such fiscal year.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e61401" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stA/s1010" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1010">SEC. 1010. </num><heading>UPDATE OF AUTHORITIES AND RENAMING OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ACQUISITION WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT FUND.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ecd736d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stA/s1010/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Renaming as Account</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ecd736e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stA/s1010/a/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1705">Section 1705 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ecd736f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stA/s1010/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in subsection (a), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the ‘Department of Defense Acquisition Workforce Development Fund’ (in this section referred to as the ‘Fund’)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the ‘Department of Defense Acquisition Workforce Development Account’ (in this section referred to as the ‘Account’)</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ecd7370-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stA/s1010/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Fund</quotedText>” each place it appears (other than subsection (e)(6)) and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Account</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ecd7371-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stA/s1010/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming and clerical amendments</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ecd7372-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stA/s1010/a/2/A" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Section heading</inline>.—</heading><content>The heading of such section <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y3ecd7373-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658164"><num class="fontsize12" value="1705">“§ 1705.</num><heading class="fontsize12"> Department of Defense Acquisition Workforce Development Account”</heading></section> </quotedContent>.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ecd7374-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stA/s1010/a/2/B" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of subchapter I of chapter 87 of such<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ecd7375-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1701">10 USC 1701</ref> prec.<?GPOvSpace 04?></p></sidenote> title <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the item relating to section 1705 and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“1705. </designator> <label>Department of Defense Acquisition Workforce Development Account.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ecd7376-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stA/s1010/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Management</inline>.—</heading><content>Such section is further amended by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics</quotedText>” each place it appears and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ecd7377-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stA/s1010/c" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Appropriations as Sole Elements of Account</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (d) of such section <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ecd9a88-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><content>The Account shall consist of amounts appropriated to the Account by law.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ecd9a89-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stA/s1010/d" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Availability of Amounts in Account</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (e)(6) of such section <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>credited to the Fund</quotedText>” and all that follows and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>appropriated to the Account pursuant to subsection (d) shall remain available for expenditure for the fiscal year in which appropriated and the succeeding fiscal year.</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ecd9a8a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stA/s1010/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ecd9a8b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1705">10 USC 1705 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><page identifier="/us/stat/133/1577">133 STAT. 1577</page> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ecd9a8c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stA/s1010/e/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by this section shall take effect on October 1, 2019, and shall apply with respect to fiscal years that begin on or after that date.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ecd9a8d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stA/s1010/e/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Duration of availability of previously deposited funds</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing in the amendments made by this section shall modify the duration of availability of amounts in the Department of Defense Acquisition Workforce Development Fund that were appropriated or credited to, or deposited, in the Fund, before October 1, 2019, as provided for in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1705/e/6">section 1705(e)(6) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, as in effect on the day before such date.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e61617" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stA/s1011" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1011">SEC. 1011. </num><heading>TRANSPARENCY OF ACCOUNTING FIRMS USED TO SUPPORT DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AUDIT.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3ecdc19e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 1006 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/232">Public Law 115–232</ref>)<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ecdc19f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s240d">10 USC 240d note</ref>.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ecdc1a0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stA/s1011/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>For all contract actions</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(a) <headingText class="smallCaps">In General.—</headingText>For all contract actions</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ecdc1a1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stA/s1011/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subsections<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ecdc1a2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Treatment of Statement</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A statement setting forth the details of a disciplinary proceeding submitted pursuant to subsection (a), and the information contained in such a statement, shall be—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ecdc1a3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>treated as confidential to the extent required by the court or agency in which the proceeding has occurred; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ecdc1a4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>treated in a manner consistent with any protections or privileges established by any other provision of Federal law.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d159904e61681" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stA/s1012" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1012">SEC. 1012. </num><heading>MODIFICATION OF REQUIRED ELEMENTS OF ANNUAL REPORTS ON EMERGENCY AND EXTRAORDINARY EXPENSES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.</heading><content class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3ecde8b5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Paragraph (2) of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s127/d">section 127(d) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ecde8b6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>Each report submitted under paragraph (1) shall include, for each individual expenditure covered by such report in an amount in excess of $100,000, the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ecde8b7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>A detailed description of the purpose of such expenditure.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ecde8b8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>The amount of such expenditure.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ecde8b9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>An identification of the approving authority for such expenditure.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ecde8ba-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>A justification why other authorities available to the Department could not be used for such expenditure.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ecde8bb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><content>Any other matters the Secretary considers appropriate.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d159904e61728" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stB" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading>Counterdrug Activities</heading> <section id="d159904e61733" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stB/s1021" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1021">SEC. 1021. </num><heading>MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY TO SUPPORT A UNIFIED COUNTERDRUG AND COUNTERTERRORISM CAMPAIGN IN COLOMBIA.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ece5dec-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stB/s1021/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Organizations With Respect to Which Assistance May Be Provided</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subsection (a) of section 1021 of the Ronald W. Reagan National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005 (<ref href="/us/pl/108/375">Public Law 108–375</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/118/2042">118 Stat. 2042</ref>), as most recently amended <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1578">133 STAT. 1578</page> by section 1011(1) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/91">Public Law 115–91</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/131/1545">131 Stat. 1545</ref>), is further amended—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ece5ded-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stB/s1021/a/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ece5dee-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Colombia.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ece5def-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>in paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>organizations designated as</quotedText>” and all that follows and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), the National Liberation Army (ELN), the United Self-Defense Forces of Colombia (AUC), and any covered organization that the Secretary of Defense, with the concurrence of the Secretary of State, determines poses a threat to the national security interests of the United States.</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ece5df0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stB/s1021/a/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> paragraph (2) as paragraph (3); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ece5df1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stB/s1021/a/3" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after paragraph (1) the following new paragraph (2):<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ece5df2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>For purposes of paragraph (1), a covered organization is any foreign terrorist organization, or other organization that is a non-state armed group, that—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ece5df3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>promotes illicit economies;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ece5df4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>employs violence to protect its interests;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ece5df5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>has a military type structure, tactics, and weapons that provide it the ability to carry out large-scale violence;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ece5df6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>challenges the security response capacity of Colombia; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ece8507-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><content>has the capability to control territory.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ece8508-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stB/s1021/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Notice on Assistance</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Such section is further amended—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ece8509-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stB/s1021/b/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsections (e) and (f) as subsections (f) and (g), respectively; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ece850a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stB/s1021/b/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after subsection (d) the following new subsection (e):<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ece850b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Notice on Assistance With Respect to Covered Organizations</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="y3ece850c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ece850d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><content>Not later than 30 days before providing assistance pursuant to the authority in subsection (a) with respect to a covered organization, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a written notification of the intent to use such authority with respect to such organization, including the name of such organization, the characteristics of such organization, and threat posed by such organization.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ece850e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ece850f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Definitions.</p></sidenote><chapeau>In this subsection, the term ‘<term>appropriate committees of Congress</term>’ means—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ece8510-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ece8511-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e61893" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stB/s1022" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1022">SEC. 1022. </num><heading>EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY FOR JOINT TASK FORCES TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES CONDUCTING COUNTER-TERRORISM ACTIVITIES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eced332-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stB/s1022/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Extension</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (b) of section 1022 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004 (<ref href="/us/pl/108/136">Public Law 108–136</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s271">10 U.S.C. 271 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>2020</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>2022</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eced333-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stB/s1022/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Technical Corrections</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subsection (e) of such section <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eced334-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stB/s1022/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> a period at the end; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eced335-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stB/s1022/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following paragraph (2):<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eced336-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eced337-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Definition.</p></sidenote><content>For purposes of applying the definition of transnational organized crime under paragraph (1) to this section, the term ‘illegal <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1579">133 STAT. 1579</page> means’, as it appears in such definition, includes the trafficking of money, human trafficking, illicit financial flows, illegal trade in natural resources and wildlife, trade in illegal drugs and weapons, and other forms of illegal means determined by the Secretary of Defense.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e61968" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stB/s1023" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1023">SEC. 1023. </num><heading>SENSE OF CONGRESS REGARDING DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE COUNTERDRUG ACTIVITIES IN THE TRANSIT ZONE AND CARIBBEAN BASIN.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3ecefa48-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  It is the sense of Congress that—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ecefa49-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stB/s1023/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>combating transnational criminal organizations and illicit narcotics trafficking across the transit zone and the Caribbean basin is critical to the national security of the United States;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ecefa4a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stB/s1023/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the Department of Defense should work with the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of State, and other relevant Federal, State, local, and international partners to improve surveillance capabilities and maximize the effectiveness of counterdrug operations in the region; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ecefa4b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stB/s1023/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>the Secretary of Defense should, to the greatest extent possible, ensure United States Northern Command and United States Southern Command have the necessary assets to support and increase counter-drug activities within their respective areas of operations in the transit zone and the Caribbean basin.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d159904e61990" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stB/s1024" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1024">SEC. 1024. </num><heading>ASSESSMENT OF IMPACT OF ANY PLANNED OR PROPOSED BORDER WALL ON VOLUME OF ILLEGAL NARCOTICS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ecf215c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stB/s1024/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ecf215d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Assessment Required</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of Homeland Security, shall conduct an assessment of the impact that any planned or proposed border wall construction under section 284 or 2808 of <ref href="/us/usc/t10">title 10, United States Code</ref>, along the southern border of the United States would have on the volume of illegal narcotics entering the United States.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ecf215e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stB/s1024/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Homeland Security shall jointly submit to Congress a report on the assessment required by subsection (a).</content></subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d159904e62021" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stC" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="C">Subtitle C—</num><heading>Naval Vessels</heading> <section id="d159904e62026" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stC/s1031" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1031">SEC. 1031. </num><heading>MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY TO PURCHASE VESSELS USING FUNDS IN NATIONAL DEFENSE SEALIFT FUND.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ecf486f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stC/s1031/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2218/f/3/E">Section 2218(f)(3)(E) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ecf4870-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stC/s1031/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in clause (i), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>ten new sealift vessels</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>ten new vessels that are sealift vessels, auxiliary vessels, or a combination of such vessels</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ecf4871-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stC/s1031/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in clause (ii), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>sealift</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ecf4872-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stC/s1031/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ecf4873-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2218">10 USC 2218 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect on October 1, 2019, and shall apply with respect to fiscal years beginning on or after that date.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e62081" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stC/s1032" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1032">SEC. 1032. </num><heading>USE OF NATIONAL DEFENSE SEALIFT FUND FOR PROCUREMENT OF TWO USED VESSELS.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2218/f/3">section 2218(f)(3) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, and using amounts authorized to be appropriated for Operation <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1580">133 STAT. 1580</page> and Maintenance, Navy, for fiscal year 2020, the Secretary of the Navy shall seek to enter into a contract for the procurement of two used vessels.</content></section> <section id="d159904e62094" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stC/s1033" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1033">SEC. 1033. </num><heading>TRANSPORTATION BY SEA OF SUPPLIES FOR THE ARMED FORCES AND DEFENSE AGENCIES.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3ecf6f84-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2631">Section 2631 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ecf6f85-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stC/s1033/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in the first sentence of subsection (a), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or for a Defense Agency</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>Marine Corps</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ecf6f86-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stC/s1033/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in subsection (b)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ecf6f87-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stC/s1033/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> paragraphs (2) and (3) as paragraphs (3) and (4), respectively;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ecf6f88-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stC/s1033/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after paragraph (1) the following new paragraph (2):<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown2 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ecf6f89-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>Before entering into a contract for the transportation by sea of fuel products under this section, the Secretary shall provide a minimum variance of three days on the shipment date.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ecf6f8a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stC/s1033/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>in paragraph (4), as redesignated by subparagraph (A), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the requirement described in paragraph (1)</quotedText>” and insert “<quotedText>a requirement under paragraph (1) or (2)</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </section> <section id="d159904e62155" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stC/s1034" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1034">SEC. 1034. </num><heading>SENIOR TECHNICAL AUTHORITY FOR EACH NAVAL VESSEL CLASS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ed00bcb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stC/s1034/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Senior Technical Authority for Each Class Required</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch863">Chapter 863 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after section 8669a the following new section:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y3ed0cf1c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="8669b">“§ 8669b.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ed0cf1d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s8669b">10 USC 8669b</ref>.</p></sidenote> Senior Technical Authority for each naval vessel class</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ed0cf1e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Senior Technical Authority</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed0cf1f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Designation for each vessel class required</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of the Navy shall designate, in writing, a Senior Technical Authority for each class of naval vessels as follows:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed0cf20-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ed0cf21-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><content>In the case of a class of vessels which has received Milestone A approval, an approval to enter into technology maturation and risk reduction, or an approval to enter into a subsequent Department of Defense or Department of the Navy acquisition phase as of the date of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020, not later than 30 days after such date of enactment.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed0cf22-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>In the case of any class of vessels which has not received any approval described in subparagraph (A) as of such date of enactment, at or before the first of such approvals.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed0cf23-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Individuals eligible for designation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each individual designated as a Senior Technical Authority under paragraph (1) shall be an employee of the Navy in the Senior Executive Service in an organization of the Navy that—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed0cf24-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>possesses the technical expertise required to carry out the responsibilities specified in subsection (b); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed0cf25-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>operates independently of chains-of-command for acquisition program management.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed0cf26-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ed0cf27-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Term</inline>.—</heading><content>Each Senior Technical Authority shall be designated for a fixed term, not shorter than the time anticipated to establish demonstrated successful performance of the class of vessels concerned in accordance with its approved capabilities <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1581">133 STAT. 1581</page> document, as determined by the Secretary at the time of designation.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed0cf28-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ed0cf29-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ed0cf2a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Notification.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Voluntary departure</inline>.—</heading><content>If an individual designated as a Senior Technical Authority voluntarily departs the position before demonstrated successful performance of the class of vessels concerned, the Secretary shall designate, in writing, a replacement, and shall notify, in writing, the congressional defense committees not later than 90 days after such departure.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed0cf2b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ed0cf2c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ed0cf2d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Notifications.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Removal</inline>.—</heading><content>An individual may be removed involuntarily from designation as a Senior Technical Authority only by the Secretary. Not later than 15 days after the involuntary removal of an individual from such designation, the Secretary shall notify, in writing, the congressional defense committees of the removal, including the reasons for the removal. <sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ed0cf2e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Designation.</p></sidenote>Not later than 90 days after the involuntary removal, the Secretary shall designate, in writing, a replacement, and shall notify, in writing, the congressional defense committees of such designation.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed0cf2f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">“(6) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reassignment for mission needs</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to paragraphs (4) and (5), the Secretary may reassign a Senior Technical Authority or remove an individual from designation as a Senior Technical Authority in furtherance of Department of the Navy mission needs.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ed0cf30-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Responsibilities and Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>Each Senior Technical Authority shall be responsible for, and have the authority to, establish, monitor, and approve technical standards, tools, and processes for the class of naval vessels for which designated under this section in conformance with applicable laws and Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policies, requirements, architectures, and standards.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ed0cf31-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on Obligation of Funds on Lead Vessel in Vessel Class</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed0cf32-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ed0cf33-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective date.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>On or after January 1, 2021, funds authorized to be appropriated for Shipbuilding and Conversion, Navy or Other Procurement, Navy may not be obligated for the first time on the lead vessel in a class of naval vessels unless the Secretary of the Navy certifies as described in paragraph (2).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed0cf34-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Certification elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The certification on a class of naval vessels described in this paragraph is a certification containing each of the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed0cf35-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>The name or names of the individual or individuals designated as the Senior Technical Authority for such class of vessels, and the qualifications and professional biography or biographies of the individual or individuals so designated.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed0cf36-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>A description by the Senior Technical Authority of the systems engineering, technology, and ship integration risks for such class of vessels.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed0cf37-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>The designation by the Senior Technical Authority of each critical hull, mechanical, electrical, propulsion, and combat system of such class of vessels, including systems relating to power generation, power distribution, and key operational mission areas.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1582">133 STAT. 1582</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed0cf38-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ed0cf39-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plans.</p></sidenote><content>The date on which the Senior Technical Authority approved the systems engineering, engineering development, and land-based engineering and testing plans for such class of vessels.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed0cf3a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><content>A description by the Senior Technical Authority of the key technical knowledge objectives and demonstrated system performance of each plan approved as described in subparagraph (D).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed0cf3b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">“(F) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ed0cf3c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>A determination by the Senior Technical Authority that such plans are sufficient to achieve thorough technical knowledge of critical systems of such class of vessels before the start of detail design and construction.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed0cf3d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">“(G) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ed0cf3e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>A determination by the Senior Technical Authority that actual execution of activities in support of such plans as of the date of the certification have been and continue to be effective and supportive of the acquisition schedule for such class of vessels.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed0cf3f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="H">“(H) </num><content>A description by the Senior Technical Authority of other technology maturation and risk reduction efforts not included in such plans for such class of vessels taken as of the date of the certification.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed0cf40-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>A certification by the Senior Technical Authority that each critical system covered by subparagraph (C) has been demonstrated through testing of a prototype or identical component in its final form, fit, and function in a realistic environment.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed0cf41-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="J">“(J) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ed0cf42-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>A determination by the Secretary that the plans approved as described in subparagraph (D) are fully funded and will be fully funded in the future-years defense program for the fiscal year beginning in the year in which the certification is submitted.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed0cf43-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="K">“(K) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ed0cf44-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>A determination by the Secretary that the Senior Technical Authority will approve, in writing, the ship specification for such class of vessels before the request for proposals for detail design, construction, or both, as applicable, is released.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed0cf45-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Deadline for submittal of certification</inline>.—</heading><content>The certification required by this subsection with respect to a class of naval vessels shall be submitted, in writing, to the congressional defense committees not fewer than 30 days before the Secretary obligates for the first time funds authorized to be appropriated for Shipbuilding and Conversion, Navy or Other Procurement, Navy for the lead vessel in such class of naval vessels.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ed0cf46-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed0cf47-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau>The term ‘<term>class of naval vessels</term>’—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed0cf48-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>means any group of similar undersea or surface craft procured with Shipbuilding and Conversion, Navy or Other Procurement, Navy funds, including manned, unmanned, and optionally-manned craft; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed0cf49-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>includes—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ed0cf4a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>a substantially new class of craft (including craft procured using ‘new start’ procurement); and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ed0cf4b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>a class of craft undergoing a significant incremental change in its existing class (such as a next ‘flight’ of destroyers or next ‘block’ of attack submarines).<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1583">133 STAT. 1583</page></content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed0cf4c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>The term ‘<term>future-years defense program</term>’ has the meaning given that term in section 221 of this title.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed0cf4d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>The term ‘<term>Milestone A approval</term>’ has the meaning given that term in section 2431a of this title.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ed0cf4e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stC/s1034/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 863 of such title<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ed0cf4f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s8661">10 USC 8661</ref> prec.<?GPOvSpace 04?></p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after the item relating to section 8669a the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“8669b. </designator> <label>Senior Technical Authority for each naval vessel class.”.</label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e62501" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stC/s1035" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1035">SEC. 1035. </num><heading>PERMANENT AUTHORITY FOR SUSTAINING OPERATIONAL READINESS OF LITTORAL COMBAT SHIPS ON EXTENDED DEPLOYMENT.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3ed0f660-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s8680/a/2">Section 8680(a)(2) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed0f661-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stC/s1035/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in subparagraph (C)(ii)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed0f662-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stC/s1035/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>means preservation or corrosion control efforts and cleaning services</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>means—</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed0f663-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stC/s1035/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subclauses:<quotedContent><subclause class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3ed11d74-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>the effort required to provide housekeeping services throughout the ship;</content></subclause> <subclause class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3ed11d75-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>the effort required to perform coating maintenance and repair to exterior and interior surfaces due to normal environmental conditions; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3ed11d76-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="III">“(III) </num><content>the effort required to clean mechanical spaces, mission zones, and topside spaces.”</content></subclause> </quotedContent>; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed11d77-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stC/s1035/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> subparagraph (D).</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d159904e62566" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stC/s1036" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1036">SEC. 1036. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ed11d78-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s8013">10 USC 8013 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>FORMAL TRAINING FOR SHIPBOARD SYSTEM PROGRAMS OF RECORD.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ed14489-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stC/s1036/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of the Navy shall ensure that there is formal training provided for any shipboard system that is a program of record on any Navy surface vessel.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ed1448a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stC/s1036/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ed1448b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Timline for Implementation</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed1448c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stC/s1036/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Current programs</inline>.—</heading><content>In the case of any shipboard system program of record that is in use as of the date of the enactment of this Act for which no formal training is available, the Secretary shall ensure that such training is available by not later than 12 months after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed1448d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stC/s1036/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Future programs</inline>.—</heading><content>In the case of any shipboard system program of record that is first accepted by the Government after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall ensure that formal training is established for such program by not later than 12 months after the date on which the shipboard system program of record is first accepted by the Government.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e62614" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stC/s1037" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1037">SEC. 1037. </num><heading>REPORT ON SHIPBUILDER TRAINING AND THE DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL BASE.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3ed192ae-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Not<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ed192af-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p></sidenote> later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of Labor, shall submit to the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Education and Labor of the House of Representatives a report on shipbuilder training and hiring requirements necessary to achieve the Navy’s 30-year shipbuilding plan and to maintain <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1584">133 STAT. 1584</page> the shipbuilding readiness of the defense industrial base.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ed192b0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analyses.</p></sidenote> Such report shall include each of the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed192b1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stC/s1037/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ed192b2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Estimate.</p></sidenote><content>An analysis and estimate of the time and investment required for new shipbuilders to gain proficiency in particular shipbuilding occupational specialties, including detailed information about the occupational specialty requirements necessary for construction of naval surface ship and submarine classes to be included in the Navy’s 30-year shipbuilding plan.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed192b3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stC/s1037/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>An analysis of the age demographics and occupational experience level (measured in years of experience) of the shipbuilding defense industrial workforce.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed192b4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stC/s1037/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>An analysis of the potential time and investment challenges associated with developing and retaining shipbuilding skills in organizations that lack intermediate levels of shipbuilding experience.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed192b5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stC/s1037/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ed192b6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ed192b7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>Recommendations concerning how to address shipbuilder training during periods of demographic transition, including whether emerging technologies, such as augmented reality, may aid in new shipbuilder training.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed192b8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stC/s1037/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ed192b9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ed192ba-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>Recommendations concerning how to encourage young adults to enter the defense shipbuilding industry and to develop the skills necessary to support the shipbuilding defense industrial base.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d159904e62671" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stC/s1038" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1038">SEC. 1038. </num><heading>USE OF COMPETITIVE PROCEDURES FOR CVN–80 AND CVN–81 DUAL AIRCRAFT CARRIER CONTRACT.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  To the extent practicable and unless otherwise required by law, the Secretary of the Navy shall ensure that competitive procedures are used with respect to any task order or delivery order issued under a dual aircraft carrier contract relating to the CVN–80 and CVN–81.</content></section> <section id="d159904e62678" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stC/s1039" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1039">SEC. 1039. </num><heading>REPORT ON EXPANDING NAVAL VESSEL MAINTENANCE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ed22dfb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stC/s1039/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report Required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than May 1, 2020, the Secretary of the Navy shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the feasibility and advisability of allowing maintenance to be performed on a naval vessel at a shipyard other than a homeport shipyard of the vessel.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ed22dfc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stC/s1039/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ed22dfd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report required under subsection (a) shall include the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed22dfe-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stC/s1039/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>An assessment of the ability of homeport shipyards to meet the current naval vessel maintenance demands.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed22dff-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stC/s1039/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>An assessment of the ability of homeport shipyards to meet the naval vessel maintenance demands of the force structure assessment requirement of the Navy for a 355-ship navy.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed22e00-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stC/s1039/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>An assessment of the ability of non-homeport firms to augment repair work at homeport shipyards, including an assessment of the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed22e01-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stC/s1039/b/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>The capability and proficiency of shipyards in the Great Lakes, Gulf Coast, East Coast, West Coast, and Alaska regions to perform technical repair work on naval vessels at locations other than their homeports.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed22e02-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stC/s1039/b/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>The improvements to the capability and capacity of shipyards in the Great Lakes, Gulf Coast, East Coast, West Coast, and Alaska regions that would be required to enable performance of technical repair work on naval vessels at locations other than their homeports.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1585">133 STAT. 1585</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed22e03-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stC/s1039/b/3/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>The types of naval vessels (such as noncombatant vessels or vessels that only need limited periods of time in shipyards) best suited for repair work performed by shipyards in locations other than their homeports.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed22e04-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stC/s1039/b/3/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>The potential benefits to fleet readiness of expanding shipyard repair work to include shipyards not located at the homeports of naval vessels.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed22e05-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stC/s1039/b/3/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>The ability of non-homeport firms to maintain surge capacity when homeport shipyards lack the capacity or capability to meet homeport requirements.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed22e06-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stC/s1039/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>An assessment of the potential benefits of expanding repair work for naval vessels to shipyards not eligible for short-term work in accordance with <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s8669a/c">section 8669a(c) of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed22e07-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stC/s1039/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>Such other related matters as the Secretary of the Navy considers appropriate.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ed22e08-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stC/s1039/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Rules of Construction</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed22e09-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stC/s1039/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Requirements relating to construction of combatant and escort vessels and assignment of vessel projects</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing in this section may be construed to override the requirements of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s8669a">section 8669a of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed22e0a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stC/s1039/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">No funding for shipyards of non-homeport firms</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing in this section may be construed to authorize funding for shipyards of non-homeport firms.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ed22e0b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stC/s1039/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed22e0c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stC/s1039/d/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Homeport shipyard</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>homeport shipyard</term>” means a shipyard associated with a firm capable of being awarded short-term work at the homeport of a naval vessel in accordance with <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s8669a/c">section 8669a(c) of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed22e0d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stC/s1039/d/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Short-term work</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>short-term work</term>” has the meaning given that term in section 8669a(c)(4) of such title.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d159904e62825" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stD" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="D">Subtitle D—</num><heading>Counterterrorism</heading> <section id="d159904e62830" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stD/s1041" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1041">SEC. 1041. </num><heading>MODIFICATION OF SUPPORT OF SPECIAL OPERATIONS TO COMBAT TERRORISM.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3ed27c2e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s127e">Section 127e of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed27c2f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stD/s1041/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (a), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>authorized</quotedText>” before “<quotedText>ongoing</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed27c30-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stD/s1041/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in subsection (d)(2)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed27c31-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stD/s1041/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in subparagraph (A), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and a description of the authorized ongoing operation</quotedText>” before the period at the end;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed27c32-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stD/s1041/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subparagraph (C) as subparagraph (D);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed27c33-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stD/s1041/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> subparagraphs (B) and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following new subparagraphs after subparagraph (A):<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3ed2a344-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>A description of the foreign forces, irregular forces, groups, or individuals engaged in supporting or facilitating the authorized ongoing operation who will receive support provided under this section.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3ed2a345-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>A detailed description of the support provided or to be provided to the recipient.”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>; and<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1586">133 STAT. 1586</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed2a346-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stD/s1041/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subparagraphs:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3ed2a347-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><content>A detailed description of the legal and operational authorities related to the authorized ongoing operation, including relevant execute orders issued by the Secretary of Defense and combatant commanders related to the authorized ongoing operation, including an identification of operational activities United States Special Operations Forces are authorized to conduct under such execute orders.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3ed2a348-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">“(F) </num><content>The duration for which the support is expected to be provided and an identification of the timeframe in which the provision of support will be reviewed by the combatant commander for a determination regarding the necessity of continuation of support.”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </section> <section id="d159904e62922" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stD/s1042" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1042">SEC. 1042. </num><heading>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.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 1035 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/232">Public Law 115–232</ref>)<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ed2a349-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/stat/132/1954">132 Stat. 1954</ref>.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2019</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2020</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d159904e62947" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stD/s1043" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1043">SEC. 1043. </num><heading>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.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 1033 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/232">Public Law 115–232</ref>)<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ed2ca5a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/stat/132/1953">132 Stat. 1953</ref>.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2019</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2020</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d159904e62972" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stD/s1044" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1044">SEC. 1044. </num><heading>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.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 1034(a) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/232">Public Law 115–232</ref>)<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ed2ca5b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/stat/132/1954">132 Stat. 1954</ref>.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2019</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2020</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d159904e62998" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stD/s1045" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1045">SEC. 1045. </num><heading>EXTENSION OF PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS TO CLOSE OR RELINQUISH CONTROL OF UNITED STATES NAVAL STATION, GUANTANAMO BAY, CUBA.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 1036 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/91">Public Law 115–91</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/131/1551">131 Stat. 1551</ref>), as amended by section 1032 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/232">Public Law 115–232</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/132/1953">132 Stat. 1953</ref>), is further amended by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or 2019</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, 2019, or 2020</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d159904e63024" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stD/s1046" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1046">SEC. 1046. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ed2ca5c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s801">10 USC 801 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER AT UNITED STATES NAVAL STATION, GUANTANAMO BAY, CUBA.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ed3b4bd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stD/s1046/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Chief Medical Officer</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed3b4be-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stD/s1046/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>There shall be at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, a Chief Medical Officer of <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1587">133 STAT. 1587</page> United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay (in this section referred to as the “Chief Medical Officer”).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed3b4bf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stD/s1046/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Grade</inline>.—</heading><content>The individual serving as Chief Medical Officer shall be an officer of the Armed Forces who holds a grade not below the grade of colonel, or captain in the Navy.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed3b4c0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stD/s1046/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Chain of command</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding sections 162 and 164 of <ref href="/us/usc/t10">title 10, United States Code</ref>, the Chief Medical Officer shall be assigned and report to the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, with duty at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, in the performance of duties and the exercise of powers of the Chief Medical Officer under this section.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ed3b4c1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stD/s1046/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Duties</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed3b4c2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stD/s1046/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Chief Medical Officer shall oversee the provision of medical care to individuals detained at Guantanamo.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed3b4c3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stD/s1046/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Quality of care</inline>.—</heading><content>The Chief Medical Officer shall ensure that medical care provided as described in paragraph (1) meets applicable standards of care.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ed3b4c4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stD/s1046/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Powers</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed3b4c5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stD/s1046/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ed3b4c6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determinations.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Chief Medical Officer shall make medical determinations relating to medical care for individuals detained at Guantanamo, including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed3b4c7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stD/s1046/c/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>decisions regarding assessment, diagnosis, and treatment; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed3b4c8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stD/s1046/c/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>determinations concerning medical accommodations to living conditions and operating procedures for detention facilities.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed3b4c9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stD/s1046/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Resolution of declination to follow determinations</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ed3dbda-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ed3dbdb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote>If the commander of Joint Task Force Guantanamo or the Commander of United States Southern Command declines to follow a determination of the Chief Medical Officer under paragraph (1), the matter covered by such determination shall be resolved by the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, in consultation with the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low Intensity Conflict, not later than seven days after receipt by both Assistant Secretaries of written notification of the matter from the Chief Medical Officer.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed3dbdc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stD/s1046/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Security clearances</inline>.—</heading><content>The appropriate departments or agencies of the Federal Government shall, to the extent practicable in accordance with existing procedures and requirements, process expeditiously any application and adjudication for a security clearance required by the Chief Medical Officer to carry out the Chief Medical Officer’s duties and powers under this section.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ed3dbdd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stD/s1046/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Access to Individuals, Information, and Assistance</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed3dbde-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stD/s1046/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Chief Medical Officer may secure directly from the Department of Defense access to any individual, information, or assistance that the Chief Medical Officer considers necessary to enable the Chief Medical Officer to carry out this section, including full access to the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed3dbdf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stD/s1046/d/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>Any individual detained at Guantanamo.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed3dbe0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stD/s1046/d/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>Any medical records of any individual detained at Guantanamo.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1588">133 STAT. 1588</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed3dbe1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stD/s1046/d/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>Medical professionals of the Department who are working, or have worked, at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed3dbe2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stD/s1046/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Access upon request</inline>.—</heading><content>Upon request of the Chief Medical Officer, the Department shall make available to the Chief Medical Officer on an expeditious basis access to individuals, information, and assistance as described in paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed3dbe3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stD/s1046/d/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ed3dbe4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Notification.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Lack of expeditious availability</inline>.—</heading><content>If access to individuals, information, or assistance is not made available to the Chief Medical Officer upon request on an expeditious basis as required by paragraph (2), the Chief Medical Officer shall notify the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs and the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low Intensity Conflict, who shall take actions to resolve the matter expeditiously.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ed3dbe5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stD/s1046/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed3dbe6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stD/s1046/e/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Individual detained at guantanamo defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term “<term>individual detained at Guantanamo</term>” means an individual located at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, as of October 1, 2009, who—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed3dbe7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stD/s1046/e/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>is not a national of the United States (as defined in section 101(a)(22) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101/a/22">8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(22)</ref>) or a member of the Armed Forces of the United States; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed3dbe8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stD/s1046/e/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>is—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ed3dbe9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stD/s1046/e/1/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>in the custody or under the control of the Department of Defense; or</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ed3dbea-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stD/s1046/e/1/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>otherwise detained at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed3dbeb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stD/s1046/e/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Medical care</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>medical care</term>” means physical and mental health care.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed3dbec-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stD/s1046/e/3" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Standard of care</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>standard of care</term>” means evaluation and treatment that is accepted by medical experts and reflected in peer-reviewed medical literature as the appropriate medical approach for a condition, symptoms, illness, or disease and that is widely used by healthcare professionals.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e63274" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stD/s1047" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1047">SEC. 1047. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ed3dbed-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s113">10 USC 113 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>INDEPENDENT ASSESSMENT ON GENDER AND COUNTERING VIOLENT EXTREMISM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ed4782e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stD/s1047/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ed4782f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ed47830-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Contracts.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ed47831-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Research and development.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ed47832-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analysis.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of State, shall seek to enter into a contract with a nonprofit entity or a federally funded research and development center independent of the Department of Defense and the Department of State to conduct research and analysis on the relationship between gender and violent extremism.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ed47833-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stD/s1047/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The research and analysis conducted under subsection (a) shall include consideration of the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed47834-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stD/s1047/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The probable causes and historical trends of women’s participation in violent extremist organizations.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed47835-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stD/s1047/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Potential ways in which women’s participation in violent extremism is likely to change in the near- and medium-term.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed47836-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stD/s1047/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>The relationship between violent extremism and each of the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed47837-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stD/s1047/b/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>Gender-based violence, abduction, and human trafficking.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1589">133 STAT. 1589</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed47838-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stD/s1047/b/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>The perceived role or value of women at the community level, including with respect to property and inheritance rights and bride-price and dowry.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed47839-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stD/s1047/b/3/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>Community opinions of killing or harming of women.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed4783a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stD/s1047/b/3/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>Violations of girls’ rights, including child, early, and forced marriage and access to education.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed4783b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stD/s1047/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>Ways for the Department of Defense to engage and support women and girls who are vulnerable to extremist behavior and activities as a means to counter violent extremism and terrorism.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ed4783c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stD/s1047/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Utilization</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of State shall utilize the results of the research and analysis conducted under subsection (a) to inform the strategic and operational objectives of the geographic combatant command, where appropriate. Such utilization shall be in accordance with the Women, Peace, and Security Act of 2017 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/68">Public Law 115–68</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2152j/etseq">22 U.S.C. 2152j et seq.</ref>).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ed4783d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stD/s1047/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reports</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed4783e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stD/s1047/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 270 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the nonprofit entity or federally funded research and development center with which the Secretary of Defense enters into the contract under subsection (a) shall submit to the Secretary of Defense and Secretary of State a report on the results of the research and analysis required by subsection (a).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed4783f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stD/s1047/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Submission to congress</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees each of the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed47840-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stD/s1047/d/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ed49f51-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Records.</p></sidenote><content>A copy of the report submitted under paragraph (1) without change.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed49f52-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stD/s1047/d/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ed49f53-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ed49f54-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>Any comments, changes, recommendations, or other information provided by the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of State relating to the research and analysis required by subsection (a) and contained in such report.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed49f55-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stD/s1047/d/3" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ed49f56-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Definitions.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Appropriate congressional committees</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this paragraph, the term “<term>appropriate congressional committees</term>” means—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed49f57-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stD/s1047/d/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the congressional defense committees;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed49f58-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stD/s1047/d/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed49f59-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stD/s1047/d/3/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d159904e63442" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stE" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="E">Subtitle E—</num><heading>Miscellaneous Authorities and Limitations</heading> <section id="d159904e63447" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stE/s1051" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1051">SEC. 1051. </num><heading>SCHEDULING OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE EXECUTIVE AIRCRAFT CONTROLLED BY SECRETARIES OF MILITARY DEPARTMENTS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ed4c66a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stE/s1051/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch2">Chapter 2 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new section:<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1590">133 STAT. 1590</page> <quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y3ed5148b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658163"><num class="fontsize12" value="120">“§ 120.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ed5148c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s120">10 USC 120</ref>.</p></sidenote> Department of Defense executive aircraft controlled by Secretaries of military departments</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ed5148d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that the Chief of the Air Force Special Air Mission Office is given the responsibility for coordination of scheduling all Department of Defense executive aircraft controlled by the Secretaries of the military departments in order to support required use travelers.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ed5148e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ed5148f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ed51490-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Memorandums.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Responsibilities</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="y3ed51491-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretary of each of the military departments shall execute a memorandum of understanding with the Air Force Special Air Mission Office regarding oversight and management of executive aircraft controlled by that military department.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ed51492-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>The Secretary of Defense shall be responsible for prioritizing travel when requests exceed available executive airlift capability.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ed51493-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>The Secretary of a military department shall maintain overall authority for scheduling the required use travelers of that military department on executive aircraft controlled by the Secretary. When an executive aircraft controlled by the Secretary of a military department is not supporting required use travelers of that military department, the Secretary of the military department shall make such executive aircraft available for scheduling of other required use travelers.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ed51494-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitations</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="y3ed51495-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The Secretary of Defense may not establish a new command and control organization to support aircraft.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ed51496-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>No executive aircraft controlled by the Secretary of a military department may be permanently stationed at any location without a required use traveler without the approval of the Secretary of Defense.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ed51497-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed51498-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>The term ‘<term>required use traveler</term>’ has the meaning given such term in Department of Defense directive 4500.56, as in effect on the date of the enactment of this section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed51499-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>The term ‘<term>executive aircraft</term>’ has the meaning given such term in Department of Defense directive 4500.43, as in effect on the date of the enactment of this section.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ed5149a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stE/s1051/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ed5149b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s111">10 USC 111</ref> prec.<?GPOvSpace 04?></p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“120. </designator> <label>Department of Defense executive aircraft controlled by Secretaries of military departments.”.</label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e63592" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stE/s1052" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1052">SEC. 1052. </num><heading>EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DEFENSE DISPOSAL PROGRAM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ed589cc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stE/s1052/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Roles, Responsibilities, and Authorities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subsection (b) of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2284">section 2284 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed589cd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stE/s1052/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> paragraph (2) as paragraph (3);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed589ce-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stE/s1052/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (1)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed589cf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stE/s1052/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in subparagraph (A), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and</quotedText>” after the semicolon;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed5b0e0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stE/s1052/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subparagraph (B) as paragraph (2), moving it to appear after paragraph (1), and adjusting the margins accordingly;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed5b0e1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stE/s1052/a/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subparagraph (C) as subparagraph (B);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed5b0e2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stE/s1052/a/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><chapeau>in subparagraph (B), as so redesignated—<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1591">133 STAT. 1591</page></chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ed5b0e3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stE/s1052/a/2/D/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>joint program executive officer who</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>training and technology program that</quotedText>”;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ed5b0e4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stE/s1052/a/2/D/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, provides common individual training,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>explosive ordnance disposal</quotedText>”;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ed5b0e5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stE/s1052/a/2/D/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and procurement</quotedText>”;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ed5b0e6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stE/s1052/a/2/D/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>for common tools</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>activities</quotedText>”;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ed5b0e7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stE/s1052/a/2/D/v" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">(v) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and combatant commands</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed5b0e8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stE/s1052/a/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> subparagraphs (D) and (E);</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed5b0e9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stE/s1052/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>in paragraph (2), as redesignated by paragraph (2)(B) of this subsection, by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(A)</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>paragraph (1)</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed5b0ea-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stE/s1052/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>in paragraph (3), as redesignated by paragraph (1) of this subsection, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>such as weapon systems, manned and unmanned vehicles and platforms, cyber and communication equipment, and the integration of explosive ordnance disposal sets, kits and outfits and explosive ordnance disposal tools, equipment, sets, kits, and outfits developed by the department.</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>; and</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed5b0eb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stE/s1052/a/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3ed5b0ec-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ed5b0ed-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Designation.</p></sidenote><content>the Secretary of the Army shall designate an Army explosive ordnance disposal-qualified general officer to serve as the co-chair of the Department of Defense explosive ordnance disposal defense program.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ed5b0ee-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stE/s1052/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><content>Such section is further amended by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ed5b0ef-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed5b0f0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>The term ‘<term>explosive ordnance</term>’ has the meaning given such term in section 283(d) of this title.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed5b0f1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>The term ‘<term>explosive ordnance disposal</term>’ means the detection, identification, on-site evaluation, rendering safe, exploitation, recovery, and final disposal of explosive ordnance.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e63794" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stE/s1053" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1053">SEC. 1053. </num><heading>TECHNICAL CORRECTION AND EXTENSION OF REPORTING REQUIREMENT REGARDING ENHANCEMENT OF INFORMATION SHARING AND COORDINATION OF MILITARY TRAINING BETWEEN DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3ed5d802-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 1014 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (<ref href="/us/pl/114/328">Public Law 114–328</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed5d803-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stE/s1053/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s371">section 371 of title 10, United States Code</ref></quotedText>” each place it appears and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s271">section 271 of title 10, United States Code</ref></quotedText>”; and<sidenote><p><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s271">10 USC 271 note</ref>.</p></sidenote></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed5d804-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stE/s1053/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (d)(3) by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>January 31, 2020</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2022</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d159904e63842" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stE/s1054" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1054">SEC. 1054. </num><heading>NOTIFICATION ON THE PROVISION OF DEFENSE SENSITIVE SUPPORT.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3ed5ff15-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 1055(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (<ref href="/us/pl/114/328">Public Law 114–328</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s113">10 U.S.C. 113 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed5ff16-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stE/s1054/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (2)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed5ff17-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stE/s1054/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subparagraph (C) as subparagraph (E); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed5ff18-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stE/s1054/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after subparagraph (B) the following new subparagraphs:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3ed5ff19-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>A description of the required duration of the support.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1592">133 STAT. 1592</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3ed5ff1a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>A description of the initial costs for the support.”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed5ff1b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stE/s1054/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3ed6262c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ed6262d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ed6262e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ed6262f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Certification.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Sustainment costs</inline>.—</heading><content>If the Secretary determines that sustainment costs will be incurred as a result of the provision of defense sensitive support, the Secretary, not later than 15 days after the initial provision of such support, shall certify to the congressional defense committees (and the congressional intelligence committees with respect to matters relating to members of the intelligence community) that such sustainment costs will not interfere with the ability of the Department to execute operations, accomplish mission objectives, and maintain readiness.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d159904e63924" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stE/s1055" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1055">SEC. 1055. </num><heading>REVISION TO AUTHORITIES RELATING TO MAIL SERVICE FOR MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES AND DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE CIVILIANS OVERSEAS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ed67450-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stE/s1055/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Eligibility for Free Mail</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t39/s3401/a">Section 3401(a) of title 39, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ed69b61-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a)</num><paragraph class="inline" id="y3ed69b62-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ed69b63-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">President.</p></sidenote><chapeau>First-class letter mail having the character of personal correspondence shall be carried, at no cost to the sender, in the manner provided by this section, when mailed by an eligible individual described in paragraph (2) and addressed to a place within the delivery limits of a United States post office, if—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed69b64-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ed69b65-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>such letter mail is mailed by the eligible individual at an Armed Forces post office established in an overseas area designated by the President, where the Armed Forces of the United States are deployed for a contingency operation as determined by the Secretary of Defense; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed69b66-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>the eligible individual is hospitalized as a result of disease or injury incurred as a result of service in an overseas area designated by the President under subparagraph (A).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ed69b67-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>An eligible individual described in this paragraph is—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed69b68-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>a member of the Armed Forces of the United States on active duty, as defined in section 101 of title 10; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed69b69-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>a civilian employee of the Department of Defense or a military department who is providing support to military operations.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ed69b6a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stE/s1055/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Surface Shipment of Mail Authorized</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t39/s3401">Section 3401 of title 39, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed69b6b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stE/s1055/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> subsection (c);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed69b6c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stE/s1055/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsections (d), (e), (f), and (g) as subsections (c), (d), (e), and (f), respectively; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed69b6d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stE/s1055/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="amend">amending</amendingAction> subsection (b) to read as follows:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ed6c27e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><chapeau>There shall be transported by surface or air, consistent with the service purchased by the mailer, between Armed Forces post offices or from an Armed Forces post office to a point of entry into the United States, the following categories of mail matter which are mailed at any such Armed Forces post office:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed6c27f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>Letter mail communications having the character of personal correspondence.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed6c280-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>Any parcel exceeding 1 pound in weight but less than 70 pounds in weight and less than 130 inches in length and girth combined.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed6c281-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>Publications published not less frequently than once per week and featuring principally current news of interest <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1593">133 STAT. 1593</page> to members of the Armed Forces of the United States and the general public.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ed6c282-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stE/s1055/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Technical and Conforming Amendments</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed6c283-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stE/s1055/c/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content><ref href="/us/usc/t39/s3401">Section 3401 of title 39, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> in the section heading by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText><b>and of friendly foreign nations</b></quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed6c284-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stE/s1055/c/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The table of sections for <ref href="/us/usc/t39/ch34">chapter 34 of title 39, United States Code</ref>,<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ed6c285-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t39/s3401">39 USC 3401</ref> prec.<?GPOvSpace 04?></p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the item relating to section 3401 and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“3401. </designator> <label>Mailing privileges of members of Armed Forces of the United States.”.</label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e64113" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stE/s1056" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1056">SEC. 1056. </num><heading>ACCESS TO AND USE OF MILITARY POST OFFICES BY UNITED STATES CITIZENS EMPLOYED OVERSEAS BY THE NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY ORGANIZATION WHO PERFORM FUNCTIONS IN SUPPORT OF MILITARY OPERATIONS OF THE ARMED FORCES.</heading><content class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3ed6e996-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t39/s406">Section 406 of title 39, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ed710a7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c)</num><paragraph class="inline" id="y3ed710a8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense may authorize the use of a post office established under subsection (a) in a location outside the United States by citizens of the United States—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed710a9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau>who—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ed710aa-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>are employed by the North Atlantic Treaty Organization; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ed710ab-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>perform functions in support of the Armed Forces of the United States; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed710ac-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ed710ad-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><chapeau>if the Secretary makes a written determination that such use is—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ed710ae-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>in the best interests of the Department of Defense; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ed710af-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>otherwise authorized by applicable host nation law or agreement.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ed710b0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>No funds may be obligated or expended to establish, maintain, or expand a post office established under subsection (a) for the purpose of use described in paragraph (1) of this subsection.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></section> <section id="d159904e64179" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stE/s1057" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1057">SEC. 1057. </num><heading>EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE INTELLIGENCE AND COUNTERINTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ed785e1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stE/s1057/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ed785e2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to subsections (b) and (c), the Secretary of Defense may expend amounts made available for the Military Intelligence Program for any of fiscal years 2020 through 2025 for intelligence and counterintelligence activities for any purpose the Secretary determines to be proper with regard to intelligence and counterintelligence objects of a confidential, extraordinary, or emergency nature. Such a determination is final and conclusive upon the accounting officers of the United States.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ed785e3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stE/s1057/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on Amount</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense may not expend more than five percent of the amounts described in subsection (a) for any fiscal year for objects described in that subsection unless—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed785e4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stE/s1057/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ed785e5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Notification.</p></sidenote><content>the Secretary notifies the congressional defense committees and the congressional intelligence committees of the intent to expend the amounts and purpose of the expenditure; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed785e6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stE/s1057/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ed785e7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><content>30 days have elapsed from the date on which the Secretary provides the notice described in paragraph (1).<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1594">133 STAT. 1594</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ed785e8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stE/s1057/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Certification</inline>.—</heading><content>For each expenditure of funds under this section, the Secretary shall certify that such expenditure was made for an object of a confidential, extraordinary, or emergency nature.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ed785e9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stE/s1057/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than December 31 of each of 2020 through 2025, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees and the congressional intelligence committees a report on expenditures made under this section during the fiscal year preceding the year in which the report is submitted. Each such report shall include, for each expenditure under this section during the fiscal year covered by the report, a description, the purpose, the program element, and the certification required under section (c).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ed785ea-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stE/s1057/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on Delegations</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense may not delegate the authority under this section with respect to any expenditure in excess of $100,000.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ed785eb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stE/s1057/f" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Congressional Intelligence Committees Defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “<term>congressional intelligence committees</term>” means—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed785ec-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stE/s1057/f/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed785ed-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stE/s1057/f/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e64271" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stE/s1058" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1058">SEC. 1058. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ed785ee-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Certification.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ed785ef-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reviews.</p></sidenote><heading>LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS FOR THE INACTIVATION OF ARMY WATERCRAFT UNITS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3ed7ad00-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2020 may be obligated or expended for the inactivation of any Army watercraft unit until the Secretary of Defense submits to Congress certification that—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed7ad01-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stE/s1058/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the Secretary has completed the Army Watercraft Requirements Review; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed7ad02-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tX/stE/s1058/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ed7ad03-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Contracts.</p></sidenote><content>the Secretary has entered into a contract with a federally funded research and development corporation for the review of the ability of the Army to meet the watercraft requirements of the combatant commanders and the effects on preparedness to provide support to States and territories in connection with natural disasters, threats, and emergencies.</content></paragraph> </section> </subtitle> <num value="XI">TITLE XI—</num><heading>CIVILIAN PERSONNEL MATTERS</heading> <toc> <referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle A—</designator> <label>General Provisions</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1101. </designator> <label>Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency personnel management authority.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1102. </designator> <label>Report on the probationary period for Department of Defense employees.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1103. </designator> <label>Civilian personnel management.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1104. </designator> <label>One-year extension of temporary authority to grant allowances, benefits, and gratuities to civilian personnel on official duty in a combat zone.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1105. </designator> <label>One-year extension of authority to waive annual limitation on premium pay and aggregate limitation on pay for Federal civilian employees working overseas.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1106. </designator> <label>Performance of civilian functions by military personnel.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1107. </designator> <label>Extension of direct hire authority for domestic industrial base facilities and Major Range and Test Facilities Base.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1108. </designator> <label>Authority to provide additional allowances and benefits for certain Defense Clandestine Service employees.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1109. </designator> <label>Modification of direct hire authorities for the Department of Defense.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1110. </designator> <label>Designating certain FEHBP and FEGLI services provided by Federal employees as excepted services under the Anti-Deficiency Act.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1595">133 STAT. 1595</page></label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1111. </designator> <label>Continuing supplemental dental and vision benefits and long-term care insurance coverage during a Government shutdown.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1112. </designator> <label>Limitation on transfer of Office of Personnel Management.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1113. </designator> <label>Assessment of Accelerated Promotion Program suspension.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1114. </designator> <label>Reimbursement for Federal, State, and local income taxes incurred during travel, transportation, and relocation.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1115. </designator> <label>Clarification of limitation on expedited hiring authority for post-secondary students.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1116. </designator> <label>Modification of temporary assignments of Department of Defense employees to a private-sector organization.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1117. </designator> <label>Extension of authority for part-time reemployment.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle B—</designator> <label>Fair Chance Act</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1121. </designator> <label>Short title.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1122. </designator> <label>Prohibition on criminal history inquiries prior to conditional offer for Federal employment.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1123. </designator> <label>Prohibition on criminal history inquiries by contractors prior to conditional offer.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1124. </designator> <label>Report on employment of individuals formerly incarcerated in Federal prisons.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle C—</designator> <label>ATC Hiring Reform</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1131. </designator> <label>Short title; definition.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1132. </designator> <label>Hiring of air traffic control specialists.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1133. </designator> <label>Ensuring hiring preference for applicants with experience at an air traffic control facility of the National Guard.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1134. </designator> <label>FAA reports on air traffic controller hiring and training.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1135. </designator> <label>DOT Inspector General review and report.</label> </referenceItem></toc> <subtitle id="d159904e64454" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stA" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading>General Provisions</heading> <section id="d159904e64459" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stA/s1101" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1101">SEC. 1101. </num><heading>DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1599h/b/1/B">Section 1599h(b)(1)(B) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>100 positions</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>140 positions</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d159904e64478" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stA/s1102" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1102">SEC. 1102. </num><heading>REPORT ON THE PROBATIONARY PERIOD FOR DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE EMPLOYEES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ed84944-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stA/s1102/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed84945-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stA/s1102/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ed84946-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Review.</p></sidenote><content>conduct an independent review on the probationary periods applicable to Department of Defense employees under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1599e">section 1599e of title 10, United States Code</ref>; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed84947-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stA/s1102/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>submit a report on such review to the Committees on Armed Services and Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives and the Committees on Armed Services and Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ed84948-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stA/s1102/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ed84949-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ed8494a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Contents</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The review and report under subsection (a) shall cover the period beginning on the date of the enactment of such section 1599e and ending on December 31, 2018, and include the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed8494b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stA/s1102/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>An assessment and identification of the demographics of each Department of Defense employee who, during such period, was on a probationary period and who was removed from the civil service, subject to any disciplinary action (up to and including removal), or who filed a claim or appeal with the Office of Special Counsel or the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed8494c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stA/s1102/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>A statistical assessment of the distribution patterns with respect to any removal from the civil service during such period of, or any disciplinary action (up to and including a removal) taken during such period against, any Department employee while the employee was on a probationary period.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1596">133 STAT. 1596</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed8494d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stA/s1102/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ed8494e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analysis.</p></sidenote><content>An analysis of the best practices and abuses of discretion by supervisors and managers of the Department with respect to probationary periods.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed8494f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stA/s1102/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ed84950-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ed84951-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ed84952-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment of the utility of the probationary period prescribed by such section 1599e on the successful recruitment, retention, and professional development of civilian employees of the Department, including any recommendation for regulatory or statutory changes the Secretary determines to be appropriate.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed84953-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stA/s1102/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ed84954-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>A discussion of the cases where the Department made a determination to remove a Department employee during the second year of such employee’s probationary period.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed84955-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stA/s1102/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ed84956-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Summary.</p></sidenote><content>A summary of how the Department has implemented the authority provided in such section 1599e with respect to probationary periods, including the number, and a demographic summary, of each Department employee removed from the civil service, subject to any disciplinary action (up to and including removal), or who filed a claim or appeal with the Office of Special Counsel or the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission during the second year of any such employee’s probationary period.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ed84957-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stA/s1102/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Consultation</inline>.—</heading><content>The analysis and recommendations in the report required under subsection (a) shall be prepared in consultation with Department of Defense employees and managers, labor organizations representing such employees, staff of the Office of Special Counsel and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and attorneys representing Department employees in wrongful termination actions.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e64582" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stA/s1103" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1103">SEC. 1103. </num><heading>CIVILIAN PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3ed89778-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s129">Section 129 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed89779-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stA/s1103/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in subsection (a)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed8977a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stA/s1103/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in the first sentence, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>each fiscal year</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>each fiscal year primarily</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed8977b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stA/s1103/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>in the second sentence—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ed8977c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stA/s1103/1/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Any</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>The management of such personnel in any fiscal year shall not be subject solely to any</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ed8977d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stA/s1103/1/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>shall be developed</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText>changed circumstances</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed8977e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stA/s1103/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in subsection (c)(2)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed8977f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stA/s1103/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in each of subparagraphs (A) and (B), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and associated cost</quotedText>” after each instance of “<quotedText>projected size</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed89780-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stA/s1103/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in subparagraph (B), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>that have been taken</quotedText>” and all that follows through the period and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>to reduce the overall costs of the total force of military, civilian, and contract workforces.</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </section> <section id="d159904e64664" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stA/s1104" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1104">SEC. 1104. </num><heading>ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF TEMPORARY AUTHORITY TO GRANT ALLOWANCES, BENEFITS, AND GRATUITIES TO CIVILIAN PERSONNEL ON OFFICIAL DUTY IN A COMBAT ZONE.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Paragraph (2) of section 1603(a) of the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Hurricane Recovery, 2006 (<ref href="/us/pl/109/234">Public Law 109–234</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/120/443">120 Stat. 443</ref>), as added by section 1102 of the Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 (<ref href="/us/pl/110/417">Public Law 110–417</ref>; 122 <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1597">133 STAT. 1597</page> Stat. 4616) and as most recently amended by section 1115 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/232">Public Law 115–232</ref>),<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ed8be91-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/stat/132/2013">132 Stat. 2013</ref>.</p></sidenote> is further amended by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>2020</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>2021</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d159904e64700" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stA/s1105" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1105">SEC. 1105. </num><heading>ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO WAIVE ANNUAL LIMITATION ON PREMIUM PAY AND AGGREGATE LIMITATION ON PAY FOR FEDERAL CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES WORKING OVERSEAS.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Subsection (a) of section 1101 of the Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 (<ref href="/us/pl/110/417">Public Law 110–417</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/122/4615">122 Stat. 4615</ref>), as most recently amended by section 1104(a) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/232">Public Law 115–232</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/132/2001">132 Stat. 2001</ref>), is further amended by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>through 2019</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>through 2020</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d159904e64726" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stA/s1106" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1106">SEC. 1106. </num><heading>PERFORMANCE OF CIVILIAN FUNCTIONS BY MILITARY PERSONNEL.</heading><content class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3ed8be92-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Subparagraph (B) of paragraph (1) of subsection (g) of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s129a">section 129a of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentUp2 fontsize10" id="y3ed8e5a3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ed8e5a4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ed8e5a5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><chapeau>such functions may be performed by military personnel for a period that does not exceed one year if the Secretary of the military department concerned determines that—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ed8e5a6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>the performance of such functions by military personnel is required to address critical staffing needs resulting from a reduction in personnel or budgetary resources by reason of an Act of Congress; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ed8e5a7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the military department concerned is in compliance with the policies, procedures, and analysis required by this section and section 129 of this title.”</content></clause> </subparagraph> </quotedContent>.</content></section> <section id="d159904e64762" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stA/s1107" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1107">SEC. 1107. </num><heading>EXTENSION OF DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY FOR DOMESTIC INDUSTRIAL BASE FACILITIES AND MAJOR RANGE AND TEST FACILITIES BASE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ed90cb8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stA/s1107/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (a) of section 1125 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (<ref href="/us/pl/114/328">Public Law 114–328</ref>), as amended by subsection (a) of section 1102 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/91">Public Law 115–91</ref>),<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ed90cb9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1580">10 USC 1580 note</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> is further amended by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>through 2021,</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>through 2025,</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ed90cba-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stA/s1107/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (b) of such section 1102 <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>fiscal years 2019 and 2021</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>fiscal years 2019 through 2025</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e64814" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stA/s1108" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1108">SEC. 1108. </num><heading>AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL ALLOWANCES AND BENEFITS FOR CERTAIN DEFENSE CLANDESTINE SERVICE EMPLOYEES.</heading><content class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3ed933cb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1603">Section 1603 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ed981ec-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Additional Allowances and Benefits for Certain Employees of the Defense Clandestine Service</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="y3ed981ed-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ed981ee-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective date.</p></sidenote><chapeau>Beginning on the date on which the Secretary of Defense submits the report under paragraph (3)(A), in addition to the authority to provide compensation under subsection (a), the Secretary may provide a covered employee allowances and benefits under paragraph (1) of section 9904 of title 5 without regard to the limitations in that section—</chapeau><page identifier="/us/stat/133/1598">133 STAT. 1598</page> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed981ef-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>that the employee be assigned to activities outside the United States; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed981f0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>that the activities to which the employee is assigned be in support of Department of Defense activities abroad.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ed981f1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>The Secretary may not provide allowances and benefits under paragraph (1) to more than 125 covered employees per year.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ed981f2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3)</num><subparagraph class="inline" id="y3ed981f3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ed981f4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reports.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ed981f5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Strategy.</p></sidenote><chapeau>The Secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report containing a strategy addressing the mission of the Defense Clandestine Service during the period covered by the most recent future-years defense program submitted under section 221 of this title, including—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ed9a806-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>how such mission will evolve during such period;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ed9a807-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>how the authority provided by paragraph (1) will assist the Secretary in carrying out such mission; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ed9a808-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ed9a809-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Implementation plan.</p></sidenote><content>an implementation plan for carrying out paragraph (1), including a projection of how much the amount of the allowances and benefits provided under such paragraph compare with the amount of the allowances and benefits provided before the date of the report.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ed9a80a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>Not later than December 31, 2020, and each year thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report, with respect to the fiscal year preceding the date on which the report is submitted—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ed9a80b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>identifying the number of covered employees for whom the Secretary provided allowances and benefits under paragraph (1); and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ed9a80c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ed9a80d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluation.</p></sidenote><content>evaluating the efficacy of such allowances and benefits in enabling the execution of the objectives of the Defense Intelligence Agency.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ed9a80e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>The reports under subparagraphs (A) and (B) may be submitted in classified form.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ed9a80f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ed9a810-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Definitions.</p></sidenote><chapeau>In this subsection:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed9a811-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau>The term ‘<term>appropriate congressional committees</term>’ means—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ed9a812-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>the congressional defense committees; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ed9a813-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ed9a814-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>The term ‘<term>covered employee</term>’ means an employee in a defense intelligence position who is assigned to the Defense Clandestine Service at a location in the United States that the Secretary determines has living costs equal to or higher than the District of Columbia.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></section> <section id="d159904e64950" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stA/s1109" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1109">SEC. 1109. </num><heading>MODIFICATION OF DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITIES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eda1d45-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stA/s1109/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s9905">Section 9905 of title 5, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eda1d46-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stA/s1109/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in subsection (a)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eda1d47-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stA/s1109/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="amend">amending</amendingAction> paragraph (2) to read as follows:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y3eda1d48-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>Any cyber workforce position.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eda1d49-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stA/s1109/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> afer paragraph (4) the following:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y3eda445a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><content>Any scientific, technical, engineering, or mathematics positions, including technicians, within the defense acquisition workforce, or any category of acquisition positions within the Department designated by the Secretary as a shortage or critical need category.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1599">133 STAT. 1599</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y3eda445b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">“(6) </num><content>Any scientific, technical, engineering, or mathematics position, except any such position within any defense Scientific and Technology Reinvention Laboratory, for which a qualified candidate is required to possess a bachelor’s degree or an advanced degree, or for which a veteran candidate is being considered.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y3eda445c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">“(7) </num><content>Any category of medical or health professional positions within the Department designated by the Secretary as a shortage category or critical need occupation.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y3eda445d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">“(8) </num><content>Any childcare services position for which there is a critical hiring need and a shortage of childcare providers.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y3eda445e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">“(9) </num><content>Any financial management, accounting, auditing, actuarial, cost estimation, operational research, or business or business administration position for which a qualified candidate is required to possess a finance, accounting, management or actuarial science degree or a related degree, or a related degree of equivalent experience.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y3eda445f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="10">“(10) </num><content>Any position, as determined by the Secretary, for the purpose of assisting and facilitating the efforts of the Department in business transformation and management innovation.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eda4460-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stA/s1109/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> subsection (b) and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eda6b71-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Sunset</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eda6b72-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in paragraph (2), effective on September 30, 2025, the authority provided under subsection (a) shall expire.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eda6b73-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exception</inline>.—</heading><content>Paragraph (1) shall not apply to the authority provided under subsection (a) to make appointments to positions described under paragraph (5) of such subsection.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eda6b74-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eda6b75-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Suspension of Other Hiring Authorities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>During the period beginning on the effective date of the regulations issued to carry out the hiring authority with respect to positions described in paragraphs (5) through (10) of subsection (a) and ending on the date described in subsection (b)(1), the Secretary of Defense may not exercise or otherwise use any hiring authority provided under the following provisions of law:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eda6b76-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>Sections 1599c(a)(2) and 1705(h) of title 10.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eda6b77-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>Sections 1112 and 1113 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (<ref href="/us/pl/114/92">Public Law 114–92</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/129/1033">129 Stat. 1033</ref>).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eda9288-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>Sections 1110 and 1643(a)(3) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (<ref href="/us/pl/114/328">Public Law 114–328</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/130/2450">130 Stat. 2450</ref> and 2602).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eda9289-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>Sections 559 and 1101 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/91">Public Law 115–91</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/131/1406">131 Stat. 1406</ref> and 1627).”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eda928a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stA/s1109/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eda928b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stA/s1109/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eda928c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eda928d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Review.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than February 1, 2021, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Director of the Office of Personnel Management, shall provide for the conduct of an independent review and report to the congressional defense committees and the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eda928e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stA/s1109/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Contents</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report required under paragraph (1) shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eda928f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stA/s1109/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eda9290-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>assess and identify steps that could be taken to improve the competitive hiring process at the Department <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1600">133 STAT. 1600</page> and ensure that direct hiring is conducted in a manner consistent with ensuring a merit based civil service and a diverse workforce in the Department and the rest of the Federal Government; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eda9291-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stA/s1109/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>consider the feasibility and desirability of using cohort hiring, or hiring “talent pools”, instead of conducting all hiring on a position-by-position basis.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eda9292-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stA/s1109/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eda9293-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analysis.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eda9294-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eda9295-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eda9296-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Survey.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Consultation</inline>.—</heading><content>The analysis and recommendations in the report required under paragraph (1) shall be prepared in consultation with all stakeholders, public sector unions, hiring managers, career agency, and Office of Personnel Management personnel specialists, and after a survey of public sector employees and job applicants.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e65194" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stA/s1110" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1110">SEC. 1110. </num><heading>DESIGNATING CERTAIN FEHBP AND FEGLI SERVICES PROVIDED BY FEDERAL EMPLOYEES AS EXCEPTED SERVICES UNDER THE ANTI-DEFICIENCY ACT.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3edab9a7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stA/s1110/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">FEHBP</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s8905">Section 8905 of title 5, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><clause class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3edae0b8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>Any services by an officer or employee under this chapter relating to enrolling individuals in a health benefits plan under this chapter, or changing the enrollment of an individual already so enrolled, shall be deemed, for purposes of section 1342 of title 31, services for emergencies involving the safety of human life or the protection of property.”</content></clause> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3edae0b9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stA/s1110/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">FEGLI</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s8702">Section 8702 of title 5, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3edae0ba-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><content>Any services by an officer or employee under this chapter relating to benefits under this chapter shall be deemed, for purposes of section 1342 of title 31, services for emergencies involving the safety of human life or the protection of property.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3edae0bb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stA/s1110/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3edae0bc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s8702">5 USC 8702 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Regulations</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3edae0bd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stA/s1110/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3edae0be-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Office of Personnel Management shall prescribe regulations to carry out the amendments made by subsections (a) and (b).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3edae0bf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stA/s1110/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Pay status for furloughed employees</inline>.—</heading><content>The regulations prescribed under paragraph (1) for the amendments made by subsection (a) shall provide that an employee furloughed as result of a lapse in appropriations shall, during such lapse, be deemed to be in a pay status for purposes of enrolling or changing the enrollment (as the case may be) of that employee under <ref href="/us/usc/t5/ch89">chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3edae0c0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stA/s1110/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3edae0c1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s8702">5 USC 8702 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Application</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by subsection (a) and (b) shall apply to any lapse in appropriations beginning on or after the date of enactment of this Act.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e65302" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stA/s1111" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1111">SEC. 1111. </num><heading>CONTINUING SUPPLEMENTAL DENTAL AND VISION BENEFITS AND LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE COVERAGE DURING A GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3edb2ee2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stA/s1111/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t5">Title 5, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3edb2ee3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stA/s1111/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in section 8956, by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3edb55f4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><content>Coverage under a dental benefits plan under this chapter for any employee or a covered TRICARE-eligible individual enrolled in such a plan and who, as a result of a lapse in appropriations, is furloughed or excepted from furlough and working without pay shall continue during such lapse and may not be cancelled as <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1601">133 STAT. 1601</page> a result of nonpayment of premiums or other periodic charges due to such lapse.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3edb55f5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stA/s1111/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in section 8986, by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3edb55f6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><content>Coverage under a vision benefits plan under this chapter for any employee or a covered TRICARE-eligible individual enrolled in such a plan and who, as a result of a lapse in appropriations, is furloughed or excepted from furlough and working without pay shall continue during such lapse and may not be cancelled as a result of nonpayment of premiums or other periodic charges due to such lapse.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3edb55f7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stA/s1111/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>in section 9003, by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3edb55f8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effect of Government Shutdown</inline>.—</heading><content>Coverage under a master contract under this chapter for long-term care insurance for an employee or member of the uniformed services enrolled under such contract and who, due to a lapse in appropriations, is furloughed or excepted from furlough and working without pay shall continue during such lapse and may not be cancelled as a result of nonpayment of premiums or other periodic charges due to such lapse.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3edb55f9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stA/s1111/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3edb55fa-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s8956">5 USC 8956 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Regulations</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3edb55fb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stA/s1111/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Consistent with paragraph (2), the Director of the Office of Personnel Management shall prescribe regulations under which premiums for supplemental dental, supplemental vision, or long-term care insurance under chapter 89A, 89B, or 90 (respectively) of <ref href="/us/usc/t5">title 5, United States Code</ref>, (as amended by subsection (a)) that are unpaid by an employee, a covered TRICARE-eligible individual, or a member of the uniformed services (as the case may be), as a result of that employee, covered TRICARE-eligible individual, or member being furloughed or excepted from furlough and working without pay as a result of a lapse in appropriations, are paid to the applicable carrier from back pay made available to the employee or member as soon as practicable upon the end of such lapse.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3edb55fc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stA/s1111/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Long-term care premiums from source other than backpay</inline>.—</heading><content>The regulations promulgated under paragraph (1) for the amendments made by subsection (a)(3) may provide, with respect to any individual who elected under <ref href="/us/usc/t5/s9004/d">section 9004(d) of title 5, United States Code</ref>, to pay premiums directly to the carrier, that such individual may continue to pay premiums pursuant to such election instead of from back pay made available to such individual.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3edb55fd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stA/s1111/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3edb55fe-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s8956">5 USC 8956 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Application</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to any contract for supplemental dental, supplemental vision, or long-term care insurance under chapter 89A, 89B, or 90 (respectively) of <ref href="/us/usc/t5">title 5, United States Code</ref>, entered into before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e65435" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stA/s1112" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1112">SEC. 1112. </num><heading>LIMITATION ON TRANSFER OF OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3edc194f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stA/s1112/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3edc1950-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>No person may assign, transfer, transition, merge, or consolidate any function, responsibility, authority, service, system, or program that is assigned in law to the Office of Personnel Management to or with the General Services Administration, the Office of Management and Budget, or the Executive Office of the President, until on or after the date that is 180 days after the date on which the report required by subsection (c) is submitted <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1602">133 STAT. 1602</page> to the appropriate committees of Congress, and subject to the enactment of any legislation required.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3edc1951-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stA/s1112/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Independent Study and Report</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3edc1952-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stA/s1112/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3edc1953-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3edc1954-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of the Office of Personnel Management (in this section referred to as the “Director”) shall contract with the National Academy of Public Administration (in this section referred to as the “Academy”) to conduct a study addressing each of the elements set forth in paragraph (3) and to report the findings and recommendations derived from such study.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3edc1955-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stA/s1112/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Deadline</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than one year after the date the contract required by paragraph (1) is entered into, the Academy shall submit the report prepared under such contract to the Director and the appropriate committees of Congress.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3edc1956-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stA/s1112/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3edc1957-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3edc1958-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analysis.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3edc1959-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3edc195a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Requirements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The study and report required by paragraph (1) and (2) shall include a comprehensive assessment and analysis of—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3edc195b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stA/s1112/b/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the statutory mandates assigned to the Office of Personnel Management and the challenges associated with the Office’s execution of those mandates;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3edc195c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stA/s1112/b/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the non-statutory functions, responsibilities, authorities, services, systems, and programs performed or executed by the Office of Personnel Management; the Office’s justification for carrying out such functions, responsibilities, authorities, services, systems, and programs; and the challenges associated with the Office’s execution of same;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3edc195d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stA/s1112/b/3/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>the means, options, and recommended courses of action for addressing the challenges identified pursuant to subparagraphs (A) and (B), including an analysis of the benefits, costs, and feasibility of each option and the effect of each on labor-management agreements;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3edc195e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stA/s1112/b/3/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>a timetable for the implementation of options and recommended courses of action identified pursuant to subparagraph (C);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3edc195f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stA/s1112/b/3/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>statutory or regulatory changes necessary to execute any course of action recommended;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3edc1960-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stA/s1112/b/3/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>the methods for involving, engaging with, and receiving input from other Federal agencies, departments, and entities potentially affected by any change in the structure, functions, responsibilities, authorities of the Office of Personnel Management that may be recommended;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3edc1961-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stA/s1112/b/3/G" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">(G) </num><content>the views of identified stakeholders, including other Federal agencies, departments, and entities; non-Federal entities or organizations representing customers or intended beneficiaries of Office of Personnel Management functions, services, systems, or programs; and such individual customers and intended beneficiaries; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3edc1962-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stA/s1112/b/3/H" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="H">(H) </num><content>such other matters as the Director may prescribe.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3edc1963-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stA/s1112/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3edc1964-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3edc1965-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">OPM Report</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3edc1966-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stA/s1112/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3edc1967-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date on which the report is submitted pursuant to subsection (b)(2) to the Director and the appropriate committees of Congress, the Director, in consultation with the General Services Administration, the Office of Management and Budget, and other appropriate Federal agencies, departments, or entities, shall submit <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1603">133 STAT. 1603</page> to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the views of the Office of Personnel Management on the findings and recommendations set forth in the report prepared under subsection (b), together with any recommendations for changes in the structure, functions, responsibilities, and authorities of the Office of Personnel Management.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3edc1968-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stA/s1112/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Business case analysis</inline>.—</heading><content>Any recommendation submitted in the report under paragraph (1) for change shall be accompanied by a business case analysis setting forth the operational efficiencies and cost savings (in both the short- and long-terms) associated with such change, and a proposal for legislative or administrative action required to effect the change proposed.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3edc1969-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stA/s1112/d" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definition of Appropriate Committees of Congress</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of this section, the term “<term>appropriate committees of Congress</term>” are the Committees on Appropriations and Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate and the Committees on Appropriations and Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e65593" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stA/s1113" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1113">SEC. 1113. </num><heading>ASSESSMENT OF ACCELERATED PROMOTION PROGRAM SUSPENSION.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3edc678a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stA/s1113/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3edc678b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Navy shall conduct an assessment of the impacts resulting from the Navy’s suspension in 2016 of the Accelerated Promotion Program (in this section referred to as the “APP”).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3edc678c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stA/s1113/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3edc678d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time periods.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3edc678e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote>.—</heading><chapeau>The assessment required under subsection (a) shall include the following elements:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3edc8e9f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stA/s1113/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>An identification of the number of employees who were hired at the four public shipyards between January 23, 2016, and December 22, 2016, covering the period in which APP was suspended, and who would have otherwise been eligible for APP had the program been in effect at the time they were hired.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3edc8ea0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stA/s1113/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>An assessment for employees identified in paragraph (1) to determine the difference between wages earned from the date of hire to the date on which wage data is collected for purposes of the assessment and the wages which would have been earned during this same period had that employee participated in APP from the date of hire and been promoted according to the average promotion timeframe for participants hired in the five-year period prior to the suspension.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3edc8ea1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stA/s1113/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>An assessment for each employee identified in paragraph (1) to determine at what grade and step each effected employee who would have met the required experience and training to qualify for an accelerated promotion would be on October 1, 2020, had that employee been promoted according to the average promotion timeframe for participants hired in the five-year period prior to the suspension.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3edc8ea2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stA/s1113/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3edc8ea3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluation.</p></sidenote><content>An evaluation of existing authorities available to the Secretary to determine whether the Secretary can take measures using those authorities to provide the pay difference and corresponding interest to each effected employee who has otherwise met the required experience and training to qualify for an accelerated promotion identified in paragraph (2) and <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1604">133 STAT. 1604</page> directly promote the employee to the grade and step identified in paragraph (3).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3edc8ea4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stA/s1113/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the results of the assessment required under subsection (a) by not later than June 1, 2020, and shall provide interim briefings upon request.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e65660" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stA/s1114" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1114">SEC. 1114. </num><heading>REIMBURSEMENT FOR FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL INCOME TAXES INCURRED DURING TRAVEL, TRANSPORTATION, AND RELOCATION.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3edcdcc5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stA/s1114/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s5724b">Section 5724b of title 5, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3edcdcc6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stA/s1114/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in the section heading, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText><b>of employees transferred</b></quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3edcdcc7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stA/s1114/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in subsection (a)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3edcdcc8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stA/s1114/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in the first sentence, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>employee, or by an employee and such employee’s spouse (if filing jointly), for any moving or storage</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>individual, or by an individual and such individual’s spouse (if filing jointly), for any travel, transportation, or relocation</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3edcdcc9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stA/s1114/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in the second sentence, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>employee</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>individual, or the individual</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3edcdcca-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stA/s1114/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> subsection (b) and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3edcdccb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3edcdccc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Definition.</p></sidenote><content>For purposes of this section, the term ‘<term>travel, transportation, or relocation expenses</term>’ means all travel, transportation, or relocation expenses reimbursed or furnished in kind pursuant to this subchapter of chapter 41.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3edcdccd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stA/s1114/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Technical and Conforming Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections for <ref href="/us/usc/t5/ch57">chapter 57 of title 5, United States Code</ref>,<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3edcdcce-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s5701">5 USC 5701</ref> prec.<?GPOvSpace 04?></p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the item relating to section 5724b and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“5724b. </designator> <label>Taxes on reimbursements for travel, transportation, and relocation expenses”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3edcdccf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stA/s1114/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3edcdcd0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s5724b">5 USC 5724b note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Retroactive Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by this section shall take effect on January 1, 2018.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e65797" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stA/s1115" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1115">SEC. 1115. </num><heading>CLARIFICATION OF LIMITATION ON EXPEDITED HIRING AUTHORITY FOR POST-SECONDARY STUDENTS.</heading><content class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3edcdcd1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t5/s3116/d/1">Section 3116(d)(1) of title 5, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3edd03e2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in paragraph (2), the total number of students that the head of an agency may appoint under this section during a fiscal year may not exceed the number equal to 15 percent of the number of students that the agency head appointed during the previous fiscal year to a position at the GS–11 level, or an equivalent level, or below.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></section> <section id="d159904e65822" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stA/s1116" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1116">SEC. 1116. </num><heading>MODIFICATION OF TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENTS OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE EMPLOYEES TO A PRIVATE-SECTOR ORGANIZATION.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1599g/e/2/A">Section 1599g(e)(2)(A) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>permanent</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>without the</quotedText>”.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1605">133 STAT. 1605</page></content></section> <section id="d159904e65841" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stA/s1117" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1117">SEC. 1117. </num><heading>EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY FOR PART-TIME REEMPLOYMENT.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3edd03e3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stA/s1117/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Civil Service Retirement System</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s8344/l/7">Section 8344(l)(7) of title 5, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2019</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2024</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3edd03e4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stA/s1117/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Federal Employees Retirement System</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s8468/i/7">Section 8468(i)(7) of title 5, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2019</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2024</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d159904e65889" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stB" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="B">Subtitle B—</num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3edd03e5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3edd2af6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s101">5 USC 101 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>Fair Chance Act</heading> <section id="d159904e65901" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stB/s1121" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1121">SEC. 1121. </num><heading>SHORT TITLE.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  This subtitle may be cited as the “<shortTitle role="subtitle">Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019</shortTitle>” or the “<shortTitle role="subtitle">Fair Chance Act</shortTitle>”.</content></section> <section id="d159904e65914" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stB/s1122" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1122">SEC. 1122. </num><heading>PROHIBITION ON CRIMINAL HISTORY INQUIRIES PRIOR TO CONDITIONAL OFFER FOR FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ede8a87-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stB/s1122/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Subpart H of part III of <ref href="/us/usc/t5">title 5, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><chapter id="y3edf74e8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658174"><num class="fontsize10 bold" value="92">“CHAPTER 92—</num><heading class="fontsize10 smallCaps"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3edf74e9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s9201">5 USC 9201</ref> prec.</p></sidenote>PROHIBITION ON CRIMINAL HISTORY INQUIRIES PRIOR TO CONDITIONAL OFFER</heading><toc> <headingItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“Sec.</designator> <label/> </headingItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“9201. </designator> <label>Definitions.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“9202. </designator> <label>Limitations on requests for criminal history record information.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“9203. </designator> <label>Agency policies; complaint procedures.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“9204. </designator> <label>Adverse action.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“9205. </designator> <label>Procedures.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“9206. </designator> <label>Rules of construction.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> <section class="centered fontsize12" id="y3edf74ea-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658164"><num class="fontsize12" value="9201">“§ 9201.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3edf74eb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s9201">5 USC 9201</ref>.</p></sidenote> Definitions</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3edf74ec-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  “In this chapter—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3edf74ed-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau>the term ‘<term>agency</term>’ means ‘Executive agency’ as such term is defined in section 105 and includes—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3edf74ee-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>the United States Postal Service and the Postal Regulatory Commission; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3edf74ef-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>the Executive Office of the President;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3edf74f0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>the term ‘<term>appointing authority</term>’ means an employee in the executive branch of the Government of the United States that has authority to make appointments to positions in the civil service;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3edf74f1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>the term ‘<term>conditional offer</term>’ means an offer of employment in a position in the civil service that is conditioned upon the results of a criminal history inquiry;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3edf74f2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><chapeau>the term ‘<term>criminal history record information</term>’—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3edf74f3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>except as provided in subparagraphs (B) and (C), has the meaning given the term in section 9101(a);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3edf74f4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>includes any information described in the first sentence of section 9101(a)(2) that has been sealed or expunged pursuant to law; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3edf74f5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>includes information collected by a criminal justice agency, relating to an act or alleged act of juvenile delinquency, that is analogous to criminal history record information (including such information that has been sealed or expunged pursuant to law); and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3edf74f6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><content>the term ‘<term>suspension</term>’ has the meaning given the term in section 7501.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1606">133 STAT. 1606</page></content></paragraph> </section> <section class="centered fontsize12" id="y3edf74f7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658164"><num class="fontsize12" value="9202">“§ 9202.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3edf74f8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s9202">5 USC 9202</ref>.</p></sidenote> Limitations on requests for criminal history record information</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3edf74f9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Inquiries Prior to Conditional Offer</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c), an employee of an agency may not request, in oral or written form (including through the Declaration for Federal Employment (Office of Personnel Management Optional Form 306) or any similar successor form, the USAJOBS internet website, or any other electronic means) that an applicant for an appointment to a position in the civil service disclose criminal history record information regarding the applicant before the appointing authority extends a conditional offer to the applicant.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3edf74fa-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Otherwise Required by Law</inline>.—</heading><content>The prohibition under subsection (a) shall not apply with respect to an applicant for a position in the civil service if consideration of criminal history record information prior to a conditional offer with respect to the position is otherwise required by law.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3edf74fb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exception for Certain Positions</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3edf74fc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The prohibition under subsection (a) shall not apply with respect to an applicant for an appointment to a position—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3edf74fd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>that requires a determination of eligibility described in clause (i), (ii), or (iii) of section 9101(b)(1)(A);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3edf74fe-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>as a Federal law enforcement officer (as defined in section 115(c) of title 18); or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3edf74ff-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>identified by the Director of the Office of Personnel Management in the regulations issued under paragraph (2).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3edf7500-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Regulations</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3edf7501-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Issuance</inline>.—</heading><content>The Director of the Office of Personnel Management shall issue regulations identifying additional positions with respect to which the prohibition under subsection (a) shall not apply, giving due consideration to positions that involve interaction with minors, access to sensitive information, or managing financial transactions.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3edf7502-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Compliance with civil rights laws</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The regulations issued under subparagraph (A) shall—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3edf7503-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>be consistent with, and in no way supersede, restrict, or limit the application of title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s2000e/etseq">42 U.S.C. 2000e et seq.</ref>) or other relevant Federal civil rights laws; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3edf7504-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>ensure that all hiring activities conducted pursuant to the regulations are conducted in a manner consistent with relevant Federal civil rights laws.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section class="centered fontsize12" id="y3edf7505-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658164"><num class="fontsize12" value="9203">“§ 9203.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3edf7506-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Publication.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3edf7507-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s9203">5 USC 9203</ref>.</p></sidenote> Agency policies; complaint procedures</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3edf7508-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  “The Director of the Office of Personnel Management shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3edf7509-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>develop, implement, and publish a policy to assist employees of agencies in complying with section 9202 and the regulations issued pursuant to such section; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3edf750a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>establish and publish procedures under which an applicant for an appointment to a position in the civil service may submit a complaint, or any other information, relating to compliance by an employee of an agency with section 9202.</content></paragraph> </section> <section class="centered fontsize12" id="y3edf750b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658164"><num class="fontsize12" value="9204">“§ 9204.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3edf750c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s9204">5 USC 9204</ref>.</p></sidenote> Adverse action</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3edf750d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3edf750e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3edf750f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Notice.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">First Violation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>If the Director of the Office of Personnel Management determines, after notice and an opportunity for a <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1607">133 STAT. 1607</page> hearing on the record, that an employee of an agency has violated section 9202, the Director shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3edf7510-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>issue to the employee a written warning that includes a description of the violation and the additional penalties that may apply for subsequent violations; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3edf7511-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>file such warning in the employee’s official personnel record file.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3edf7512-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3edf7513-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3edf7514-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Notice.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Subsequent Violations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>If the Director of the Office of Personnel Management determines, after notice and an opportunity for a hearing on the record, that an employee that was subject to subsection (a) has committed a subsequent violation of section 9202, the Director may take the following action:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3edf7515-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>For a second violation, suspension of the employee for a period of not more than 7 days.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3edf7516-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>For a third violation, suspension of the employee for a period of more than 7 days.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3edf7517-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><chapeau>For a fourth violation—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3edf7518-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>suspension of the employee for a period of more than 7 days; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3edf7519-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>a civil penalty against the employee in an amount that is not more than $250.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3edf751a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><chapeau>For a fifth violation—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3edf751b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>suspension of the employee for a period of more than 7 days; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3edf751c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>a civil penalty against the employee in an amount that is not more than $500.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3edf751d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><chapeau>For any subsequent violation—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3edf751e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>suspension of the employee for a period of more than 7 days; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3edf751f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>a civil penalty against the employee in an amount that is not more than $1,000.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section class="centered fontsize12" id="y3edf7520-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658164"><num class="fontsize12" value="9205">“§ 9205.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3edf7521-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s9205">5 USC 9205</ref>.</p></sidenote> Procedures</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3edf7522-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3edf7523-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Regulations.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3edf9c34-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Appeals</inline>.—</heading><content>The Director of the Office of Personnel Management shall by rule establish procedures providing for an appeal from any adverse action taken under section 9204 by not later than 30 days after the date of the action.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3edf9c35-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3edf9c36-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Applicability of Other Laws</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>An adverse action taken under section 9204 (including a determination in an appeal from such an action under subsection (a) of this section) shall not be subject to—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3edf9c37-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>the procedures under chapter 75; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3edf9c38-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>except as provided in subsection (a) of this section, appeal or judicial review.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section class="centered fontsize12" id="y3edf9c39-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658164"><num class="fontsize12" value="9206">“§ 9206.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3edf9c3a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s9206">5 USC 9206</ref>.</p></sidenote> Rules of construction</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3edf9c3b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  “Nothing in this chapter may be construed to—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3edf9c3c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>authorize any officer or employee of an agency to request the disclosure of information described under subparagraphs (B) and (C) of section 9201(4); or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3edf9c3d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>create a private right of action for any person.”</content></paragraph> </section> </chapter> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3edf9c3e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stB/s1122/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Regulations; Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3edf9c3f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stB/s1122/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3edf9c40-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3edf9c41-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s9201">5 USC 9201 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Regulations</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this subtitle, the Director of the Office of Personnel Management shall issue such regulations as are necessary to carry out <ref href="/us/usc/t5/ch92">chapter 92 of title 5, United States Code</ref> (as added by this subtitle).<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1608">133 STAT. 1608</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3edf9c42-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stB/s1122/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3edf9c43-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s9202">5 USC 9202 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effective date</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s9202">Section 9202 of title 5, United States Code</ref> (as added by this subtitle), shall take effect on the date that is 2 years after the date of enactment of this subtitle.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3edf9c44-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stB/s1122/c" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Technical and Conforming Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of chapters for part III of title 5, United States <sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3edf9c45-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s2101">5 USC 2101</ref> prec.<?GPOvSpace 04?></p></sidenote>Code, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after the item relating to chapter 91 the following:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658260"> <designator><b>“92. </b></designator> <label><b>Prohibition on criminal history inquiries prior to conditional offer</b></label> <target leaderAlign="left" leaderChar="." style="-uslm-lc:I658252"><b>9201”.</b><?GPOvSpace 04?></target> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3edf9c46-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stB/s1122/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Application to Legislative Branch</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3edf9c47-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stB/s1122/d/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 (<ref href="/us/usc/t2/s1301/etseq">2 U.S.C. 1301 et seq.</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3edf9c48-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stB/s1122/d/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in section 102(a) (<ref href="/us/usc/t2/s1302/a">2 U.S.C. 1302(a)</ref>), by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y3edf9c49-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="12">“(12) </num><content><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s9202">Section 9202 of title 5, United States Code</ref>.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3edf9c4a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stB/s1122/d/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> section 207 (<ref href="/us/usc/t2/s1317">2 U.S.C. 1317</ref>) as section 208; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3edf9c4b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stB/s1122/d/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after section 206 (<ref href="/us/usc/t2/s1316">2 U.S.C. 1316</ref>) the following new section:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y3edfea6c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="207">“SEC. 207. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3edfea6d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t2/s1316b">2 USC 1316b</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize12">RIGHTS AND PROTECTIONS RELATING TO CRIMINAL HISTORY INQUIRIES.</heading><subsection class="indentDown2 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3edfea6e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the terms ‘agency’, ‘criminal history record information’, and ‘suspension’ have the meanings given the terms in <ref href="/us/usc/t5/s9201">section 9201 of title 5, United States Code</ref>, except as otherwise modified by this section.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indentDown2 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3edfea6f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Restrictions on Criminal History Inquiries</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3edfea70-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3edfea71-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in subparagraph (B), an employee of an employing office may not request that an applicant for employment as a covered employee disclose criminal history record information if the request would be prohibited under <ref href="/us/usc/t5/s9202">section 9202 of title 5, United States Code</ref>, if made by an employee of an agency.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3edfea72-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Conditional offer</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of applying that section 9202 under subparagraph (A), a reference in that section 9202 to a conditional offer shall be considered to be an offer of employment as a covered employee that is conditioned upon the results of a criminal history inquiry.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3edfea73-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3edfea74-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Applicability.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Rules of construction</inline>.—</heading><content>The provisions of <ref href="/us/usc/t5/s9206">section 9206 of title 5, United States Code</ref>, shall apply to employing offices, consistent with regulations issued under subsection (d).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown2 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3edfea75-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Remedy</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3edfea76-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The remedy for a violation of subsection (b)(1) shall be such remedy as would be appropriate if awarded under <ref href="/us/usc/t5/s9204">section 9204 of title 5, United States Code</ref>, if the violation had been committed by an employee of an agency, consistent with regulations issued under subsection (d), except that the reference in that section to a suspension shall be considered to be a suspension with the level of compensation provided for a covered employee who is taking unpaid leave under section 202.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3edfea77-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Process for obtaining relief</inline>.—</heading><content>An applicant for employment as a covered employee who alleges a violation of subsection (b)(1) may rely on the provisions of title IV (other than section 407 or 408, or a provision of this title that permits a person to obtain a civil action or judicial review), consistent with regulations issued under subsection (d).<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1609">133 STAT. 1609</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown2 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3edfea78-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Regulations To Implement Section</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3edfea79-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3edfea7a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019, the Board shall, pursuant to section 304, issue regulations to implement this section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3edfea7b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Parallel with agency regulations</inline>.—</heading><content>The regulations issued under paragraph (1) shall be the same as substantive regulations issued by the Director of the Office of Personnel Management under section 2(b)(1) of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019 to implement the statutory provisions referred to in subsections (a) through (c) except to the extent that the Board may determine, for good cause shown and stated together with the regulation, that a modification of such regulations would be more effective for the implementation of the rights and protections under this section.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown2 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3edfea7c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3edfea7d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Applicability.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 102(a)(12) and subsections (a) through (c) shall take effect on the date on which <ref href="/us/usc/t5/s9202">section 9202 of title 5, United States Code</ref>, applies with respect to agencies.”</content></subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3edfea7e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stB/s1122/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical amendments</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3edfea7f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stB/s1122/d/2/A" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>The table of contents in section 1(b) of the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 (<ref href="/us/pl/104/1">Public Law 104–1</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/109/3">109 Stat. 3</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3edfea80-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stB/s1122/d/2/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> the item relating to section 207 as the item relating to section 208; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3edfea81-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stB/s1122/d/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after the item relating to section 206 the following new item:<?GPOvSpace 04?> <quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“Sec. 207. </designator> <label>Rights and protections relating to criminal history inquiries.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3edfea82-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stB/s1122/d/2/B" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>Section 62(e)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is <sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3edfea83-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s62">26 USC 62</ref>.</p></sidenote>amended by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or 207</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>207, or 208</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3edfea84-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stB/s1122/e" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Application to Judicial Branch</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t28/s604">Section 604 of title 28, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ee05fb5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Restrictions on Criminal History Inquiries</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee05fb6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this subsection—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee05fb7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>the terms ‘agency’ and ‘criminal history record information’ have the meanings given those terms in section 9201 of title 5;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee05fb8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>the term ‘<term>covered employee</term>’ means an employee of the judicial branch of the United States Government, other than—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ee05fb9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>any judge or justice who is entitled to hold office during good behavior;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ee05fba-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>a United States magistrate judge; or</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ee05fbb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>a bankruptcy judge; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee05fbc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>the term ‘<term>employing office</term>’ means any office or entity of the judicial branch of the United States Government that employs covered employees.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee05fbd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Restriction</inline>.—</heading><content>A covered employee may not request that an applicant for employment as a covered employee disclose criminal history record information if the request would be prohibited under section 9202 of title 5 if made by an employee of an agency.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee05fbe-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ee05fbf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Applicability.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Employing office policies; complaint procedure</inline>.—</heading><content>The provisions of sections 9203 and 9206 of title 5 shall apply <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1610">133 STAT. 1610</page> to employing offices and to applicants for employment as covered employees, consistent with regulations issued by the Director to implement this subsection.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee05fc0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Adverse action</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee05fc1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Adverse action</inline>.—</heading><content>The Director may take such adverse action with respect to a covered employee who violates paragraph (2) as would be appropriate under section 9204 of title 5 if the violation had been committed by an employee of an agency.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee05fc2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ee05fc3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Regulations.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ee05fc4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Appeals</inline>.—</heading><content>The Director shall by rule establish procedures providing for an appeal from any adverse action taken under subparagraph (A) by not later than 30 days after the date of the action.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee05fc5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ee05fc6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Applicability of other laws</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in subparagraph (B), an adverse action taken under subparagraph (A) (including a determination in an appeal from such an action under subparagraph (B)) shall not be subject to appeal or judicial review.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee05fc7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Regulations to be issued</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee05fc8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ee05fc9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019, the Director shall issue regulations to implement this subsection.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee05fca-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Parallel with agency regulations</inline>.—</heading><content>The regulations issued under subparagraph (A) shall be the same as substantive regulations promulgated by the Director of the Office of Personnel Management under section 2(b)(1) of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019 except to the extent that the Director of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts may determine, for good cause shown and stated together with the regulation, that a modification of such regulations would be more effective for the implementation of the rights and protections under this subsection.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee05fcb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">“(6) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ee05fcc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Applicability.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effective date</inline>.—</heading><content>Paragraphs (1) through (4) shall take effect on the date on which section 9202 of title 5 applies with respect to agencies.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e66927" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stB/s1123" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1123">SEC. 1123. </num><heading>PROHIBITION ON CRIMINAL HISTORY INQUIRIES BY CONTRACTORS PRIOR TO CONDITIONAL OFFER.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ee1703d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stB/s1123/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Civilian Agency Contracts</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee1703e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stB/s1123/a/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t41/ch47">Chapter 47 of title 41, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new section:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y3ee1e56f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658164"><num class="fontsize12" value="4714">“§ 4714.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ee1e570-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t41/s4714">41 USC 4714</ref>.</p></sidenote> Prohibition on criminal history inquiries by contractors prior to conditional offer</heading><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ee1e571-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on Criminal History Inquiries</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee20c82-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3), an executive agency—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee20c83-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>may not require that an individual or sole proprietor who submits a bid for a contract to disclose criminal history record information regarding that individual or sole proprietor before determining the apparent awardee; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee20c84-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>shall require, as a condition of receiving a Federal contract and receiving payments under such contract that the contractor may not verbally, or through written form, <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1611">133 STAT. 1611</page> request the disclosure of criminal history record information regarding an applicant for a position related to work under such contract before the contractor extends a conditional offer to the applicant.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee20c85-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Otherwise required by law</inline>.—</heading><content>The prohibition under paragraph (1) does not apply with respect to a contract if consideration of criminal history record information prior to a conditional offer with respect to the position is otherwise required by law.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee20c86-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exception for certain positions</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee20c87-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The prohibition under paragraph (1) does not apply with respect to—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ee20c88-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>a contract that requires an individual hired under the contract to access classified information or to have sensitive law enforcement or national security duties; or</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ee20c89-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>a position that the Administrator of General Services identifies under the regulations issued under subparagraph (B).</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee20c8a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Regulations</inline>.—</heading><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ee20c8b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ee20c8c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ee20c8d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Issuance</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 16 months after the date of enactment of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019, the Administrator of General Services, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, shall issue regulations identifying additional positions with respect to which the prohibition under paragraph (1) shall not apply, giving due consideration to positions that involve interaction with minors, access to sensitive information, or managing financial transactions.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ee20c8e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Compliance with civil rights laws</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The regulations issued under clause (i) shall—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y3ee20c8f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>be consistent with, and in no way supersede, restrict, or limit the application of title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s2000e/etseq">42 U.S.C. 2000e et seq.</ref>) or other relevant Federal civil rights laws; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y3ee20c90-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>ensure that all hiring activities conducted pursuant to the regulations are conducted in a manner consistent with relevant Federal civil rights laws.</content></subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ee20c91-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ee20c92-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Publication.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Complaint Procedures</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator of General Services shall establish and publish procedures under which an applicant for a position with a Federal contractor may submit to the Administrator a complaint, or any other information, relating to compliance by the contractor with subsection (a)(1)(B).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ee20c93-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ee20c94-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determinations.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Action for Violations of Prohibition on Criminal History Inquiries</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee20c95-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">First violation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>If the head of an executive agency determines that a contractor has violated subsection (a)(1)(B), such head shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee20c96-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ee20c97-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Notification.</p></sidenote><content>notify the contractor;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee20c98-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ee20c99-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ee20c9a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Appeal.</p></sidenote><content>provide 30 days after such notification for the contractor to appeal the determination; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee20c9b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>issue a written warning to the contractor that includes a description of the violation and the additional remedies that may apply for subsequent violations.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1612">133 STAT. 1612</page></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee20c9c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ee20c9d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Notification.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ee20c9e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ee20c9f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Appeal.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ee20ca0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Subsequent violation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>If the head of an executive agency determines that a contractor that was subject to paragraph (1) has committed a subsequent violation of subsection (a)(1)(B), such head shall notify the contractor, shall provide 30 days after such notification for the contractor to appeal the determination, and, in consultation with the relevant Federal agencies, may take actions, depending on the severity of the infraction and the contractor’s history of violations, including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee20ca1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>providing written guidance to the contractor that the contractor’s eligibility for contracts requires compliance with this section;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee20ca2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ee20ca3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><content>requiring that the contractor respond within 30 days affirming that the contractor is taking steps to comply with this section; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee20ca4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>suspending payment under the contract for which the applicant was being considered until the contractor demonstrates compliance with this section.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ee20ca5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee20ca6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Conditional offer</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘<term>conditional offer</term>’ means an offer of employment for a position related to work under a contract that is conditioned upon the results of a criminal history inquiry.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee20ca7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Criminal history record information</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘<term>criminal history record information</term>’ has the meaning given that term in section 9201 of title 5.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee20ca8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stB/s1123/a/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections for <ref href="/us/usc/t41/ch47">chapter 47 of title 41, United States Code</ref><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ee20ca9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t41/s4701">41 USC 4701</ref> prec.<?GPOvSpace 04?></p></sidenote>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“4714. </designator> <label>Prohibition on criminal history inquiries by contractors prior to conditional offer.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee20caa-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stB/s1123/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ee20cab-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Applicability.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ee20cac-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t41/s4714">41 USC 4714 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effective date</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t41/s4714">Section 4714 of title 41, United States Code</ref>, as added by paragraph (1), shall apply with respect to contracts awarded pursuant to solicitations issued after the effective date described in section 1122(b)(2) of this subtitle.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ee20cad-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stB/s1123/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Defense Contracts</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee20cae-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stB/s1123/b/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch137">Chapter 137 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after section 2338 the following new section:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y3ee2a8ef-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658164"><num class="fontsize12" value="2339">“§ 2339.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ee2a8f0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2339">10 USC 2339</ref>.</p></sidenote> Prohibition on criminal history inquiries by contractors prior to conditional offer</heading><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ee2a8f1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on Criminal History Inquiries</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee2a8f2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3), the head of an agency—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee2a8f3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>may not require that an individual or sole proprietor who submits a bid for a contract to disclose criminal history record information regarding that individual or sole proprietor before determining the apparent awardee; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee2a8f4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>shall require as a condition of receiving a Federal contract and receiving payments under such contract that the contractor may not verbally or through written form request the disclosure of criminal history record information regarding an applicant for a position related to work under such contract before such contractor extends a conditional offer to the applicant.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1613">133 STAT. 1613</page></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee2a8f5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Otherwise required by law</inline>.—</heading><content>The prohibition under paragraph (1) does not apply with respect to a contract if consideration of criminal history record information prior to a conditional offer with respect to the position is otherwise required by law.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee2a8f6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exception for certain positions</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee2a8f7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The prohibition under paragraph (1) does not apply with respect to—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ee2a8f8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>a contract that requires an individual hired under the contract to access classified information or to have sensitive law enforcement or national security duties; or</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ee2a8f9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>a position that the Secretary of Defense identifies under the regulations issued under subparagraph (B).</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee2a8fa-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Regulations</inline>.—</heading><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ee2a8fb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ee2a8fc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Issuance</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 16 months after the date of enactment of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019, the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Administrator of General Services, shall issue regulations identifying additional positions with respect to which the prohibition under paragraph (1) shall not apply, giving due consideration to positions that involve interaction with minors, access to sensitive information, or managing financial transactions.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ee2a8fd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Compliance with civil rights laws</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The regulations issued under clause (i) shall—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y3ee2a8fe-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>be consistent with, and in no way supersede, restrict, or limit the application of title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s2000e/etseq">42 U.S.C. 2000e et seq.</ref>) or other relevant Federal civil rights laws; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y3ee2a8ff-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>ensure that all hiring activities conducted pursuant to the regulations are conducted in a manner consistent with relevant Federal civil rights laws.</content></subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ee2a900-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ee2a901-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Publication.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Complaint Procedures</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall establish and publish procedures under which an applicant for a position with a Department of Defense contractor may submit a complaint, or any other information, relating to compliance by the contractor with subsection (a)(1)(B).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ee2a902-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ee2a903-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determinations.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Action for Violations of Prohibition on Criminal History Inquiries</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee2a904-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">First violation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>If the Secretary of Defense determines that a contractor has violated subsection (a)(1)(B), the Secretary shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee2a905-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ee2a906-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Notification.</p></sidenote><content>notify the contractor;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee2a907-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ee2a908-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><content>provide 30 days after such notification for the contractor to appeal the determination; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee2a909-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>issue a written warning to the contractor that includes a description of the violation and the additional remedies that may apply for subsequent violations.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee2a90a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ee2a90b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Notification.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ee2a90c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ee2a90d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Subsequent violations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>If the Secretary of Defense determines that a contractor that was subject to paragraph (1) has committed a subsequent violation of subsection (a)(1)(B), the Secretary shall notify the contractor, shall provide 30 days <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1614">133 STAT. 1614</page> after such notification for the contractor to appeal the determination, and, in consultation with the relevant Federal agencies, may take actions, depending on the severity of the infraction and the contractor’s history of violations, including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee2a90e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>providing written guidance to the contractor that the contractor’s eligibility for contracts requires compliance with this section;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee2a90f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ee2a910-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><content>requiring that the contractor respond within 30 days affirming that the contractor is taking steps to comply with this section; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee2a911-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>suspending payment under the contract for which the applicant was being considered until the contractor demonstrates compliance with this section.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ee2a912-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee2a913-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Conditional offer</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘<term>conditional offer</term>’ means an offer of employment for a position related to work under a contract that is conditioned upon the results of a criminal history inquiry.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee2a914-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Criminal history record information</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘<term>criminal history record information</term>’ has the meaning given that term in section 9201 of title 5.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee2a915-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stB/s1123/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ee2a916-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Applicability.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ee2a917-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2339">10 USC 2339 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effective date</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2339/a">Section 2339(a) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, as added by paragraph (1), shall apply with respect to contracts awarded pursuant to solicitations issued after the effective date described in section 1122(b)(2) of this subtitle.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee2a918-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stB/s1123/b/3" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections for chapter 137 of title 10, United States <sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ee2a919-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2301">10 USC 2301</ref> prec.<?GPOvSpace 04?></p></sidenote>Code, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after the item relating to section 2338 the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“2339. </designator> <label>Prohibition on criminal history inquiries by contractors prior to conditional offer.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ee2a91a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stB/s1123/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ee2a91b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2339">10 USC 2339 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Revisions to Federal Acquisition Regulation</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee2a91c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stB/s1123/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ee2a91d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this subtitle, the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council shall revise the Federal Acquisition Regulation to implement <ref href="/us/usc/t41/s4714">section 4714 of title 41, United States Code</ref>, and <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2339">section 2339 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, as added by this section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee2a91e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stB/s1123/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Consistency with office of personnel management regulations</inline>.—</heading><content>The Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council shall revise the Federal Acquisition Regulation under paragraph (1) to be consistent with the regulations issued by the Director of the Office of Personnel Management under section 1122(b)(1) to the maximum extent practicable. The Council shall include together with such revision an explanation of any substantive modification of the Office of Personnel Management regulations, including an explanation of how such modification will more effectively implement the rights and protections under this section.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e67619" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stB/s1124" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1124">SEC. 1124. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ee2d02f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t34/s10132">34 USC 10132 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>REPORT ON EMPLOYMENT OF INDIVIDUALS FORMERLY INCARCERATED IN FEDERAL PRISONS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ee31e50-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stB/s1124/a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definition</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “<term>covered individual</term>”—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee31e51-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stB/s1124/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>means an individual who has completed a term of imprisonment in a Federal prison for a Federal criminal offense; and<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1615">133 STAT. 1615</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee31e52-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stB/s1124/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>does not include an alien who is or will be removed from the United States for a violation of the immigration laws (as such term is defined in section 101 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">8 U.S.C. 1101</ref>)).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ee31e53-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stB/s1124/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ee31e54-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Study and Report Required</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Director of the Bureau of Justice Statistics, in coordination with the Director of the Bureau of the Census, shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee31e55-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stB/s1124/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this subtitle, design and initiate a study on the employment of covered individuals after their release from Federal prison, including by collecting—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee31e56-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stB/s1124/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>demographic data on covered individuals, including race, age, and sex; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee31e57-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stB/s1124/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>data on employment and earnings of covered individuals who are denied employment, including the reasons for the denials; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee31e58-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stB/s1124/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ee31e59-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><chapeau>not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this subtitle, and every 5 years thereafter, submit a report that does not include any personally identifiable information on the study conducted under paragraph (1) to—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee31e5a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stB/s1124/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee31e5b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stB/s1124/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee31e5c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stB/s1124/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee31e5d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stB/s1124/b/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>the Committee on Education and Labor of the House of Representatives.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d159904e67711" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stC" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="C">Subtitle C—</num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ee31e5e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">ATC Hiring Reform Act.</p></sidenote><heading>ATC Hiring Reform</heading> <section id="d159904e67719" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stC/s1131" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1131">SEC. 1131. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ee31e5f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t49/s40101">49 USC 40101 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>SHORT TITLE; DEFINITION.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ee36c80-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stC/s1131/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Short Title</inline>.—</heading><content>This subtitle may be cited as the “<shortTitle role="subtitle">ATC Hiring Reform Act</shortTitle>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ee36c81-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stC/s1131/b" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definition of Appropriate Committees of Congress</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this subtitle, the term “<term>appropriate committees of Congress</term>” means—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee36c82-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stC/s1131/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee36c83-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stC/s1131/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee36c84-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stC/s1131/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee36c85-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stC/s1131/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e67771" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stC/s1132" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1132">SEC. 1132. </num><heading>HIRING OF AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SPECIALISTS.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t49/s44506/f/1/B/i">Section 44506(f)(1)(B)(i) of title 49, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>referring</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText>10 percent.</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>giving further preferential consideration, within each qualification category based upon pre-employment testing results (including application of veterans’ preference as required under section 40122(g)(2)(B)), to pool 1 applicants described in clause (ii) before pool 2 applicants described in clause (iii).</quotedText>”.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1616">133 STAT. 1616</page></content></section> <section id="d159904e67792" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stC/s1133" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1133">SEC. 1133. </num><heading>ENSURING HIRING PREFERENCE FOR APPLICANTS WITH EXPERIENCE AT AN AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL FACILITY OF THE NATIONAL GUARD.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t49/s44506/f/1/A/ii">Section 44506(f)(1)(A)(ii) of title 49, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(including a facility of the National Guard)</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>Department of Defense</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d159904e67808" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stC/s1134" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1134">SEC. 1134. </num><heading>FAA REPORTS ON AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER HIRING AND TRAINING.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ee408c6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stC/s1134/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reports to Congress</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than September 30 of 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report regarding the hiring and training of air traffic controllers.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ee408c7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stC/s1134/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Contents</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each report under subsection (a) shall include the following information:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee408c8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stC/s1134/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>The number of applicants, from each hiring pool (by vacancy announcement beginning with vacancy announcement FAA-ATO-19-ALLSRCE-61676 (issued on June 14, 2019)) who have done the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee408c9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stC/s1134/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>Applied for the position of air traffic controller.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee408ca-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stC/s1134/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>Been issued a tentative offer letter for the position of air traffic controller.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee408cb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stC/s1134/b/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>Been issued a firm offer letter for the position of air traffic controller.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee408cc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stC/s1134/b/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>Been hired for the position of air traffic controller.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee408cd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stC/s1134/b/1/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>Reported to the FAA Academy for initial qualification training.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee408ce-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stC/s1134/b/1/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>Successfully passed Air Traffic Basics training at the FAA Academy.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee408cf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stC/s1134/b/1/G" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">(G) </num><content>Successfully passed Terminal initial training at the FAA Academy.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee408d0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stC/s1134/b/1/H" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="H">(H) </num><content>Successfully passed En Route initial training at the FAA Academy.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee408d1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stC/s1134/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>The average cost of training per individual for each such hiring pool for the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee408d2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stC/s1134/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>Air Traffic Basics training at the FAA Academy.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee408d3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stC/s1134/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>Terminal initial training at the FAA Academy.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee408d4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stC/s1134/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>En Route initial training at the FAA Academy.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee408d5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stC/s1134/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The FAA Academy attrition rate for each such hiring pool.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee408d6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stC/s1134/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>The number of applicants, from each such hiring pool, who have successfully completed qualification training at their first FAA facility and the number who are still in training at their first facility.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee408d7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stC/s1134/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>Other information determined appropriate by the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e67914" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stC/s1135" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1135">SEC. 1135. </num><heading>DOT INSPECTOR GENERAL REVIEW AND REPORT.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ee456f8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stC/s1135/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Review</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee456f9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stC/s1135/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ee456fa-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p></sidenote>—</heading><chapeau>The Inspector General of the Department of Transportation (in this section referred to as the “Inspector General”) shall conduct a review that assesses the assumptions and methodologies used to develop the air traffic controller pre-employment test. Such review shall include—</chapeau><page identifier="/us/stat/133/1617">133 STAT. 1617</page> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee456fb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stC/s1135/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>what job-relevant aptitudes are measured by the air traffic controller pre-employment test and to what extent such aptitudes are tested;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee456fc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stC/s1135/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the scoring methodology for the air traffic controller pre-employment test, including an assessment of whether such methodology is applied uniformly for all classes of applicants;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee456fd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stC/s1135/a/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>whether the air traffic controller pre-employment test incorporates any biographical questionnaire or assessment other than basic identifiers, such as name and questions that assess personal characteristics, and the extent to which such biographical assumptions are relied upon to assess air traffic controller applicants;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee456fe-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stC/s1135/a/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ee456ff-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>the effectiveness of the pre-employment test, mental health screening, and any other applicable pre-employment assessment to determine whether an applicant possesses the skills necessary to perform the duties of a controller; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee45700-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stC/s1135/a/1/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ee45701-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>ways to improve the pre-employment test and other applicable pre-employment assessments as the Inspector General determines appropriate.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee45702-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stC/s1135/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Start date</inline>.—</heading><content>The Inspector General shall initiate the review under paragraph (1) by not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ee45703-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXI/stC/s1135/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date the Inspector General initiates the review under subsection (a), the Inspector General shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on such review.</content></subsection> </section> </subtitle> <num value="XII">TITLE XII—</num><heading>MATTERS RELATING TO FOREIGN NATIONS</heading> <toc> <referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle A—</designator> <label>Assistance and Training</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1201. </designator> <label>Modification of authority to build capacity of foreign security forces.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1202. </designator> <label>Modification and extension of cross servicing agreements for loan of personnel protection and personnel survivability equipment in coalition operations.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1203. </designator> <label>Modifications of authorities relating to acquisition and cross-servicing agreements.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1204. </designator> <label>Modification of quarterly report on obligation and expenditure of funds for security cooperation programs and activities.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1205. </designator> <label>Gender perspectives and participation by women in security cooperation activities.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1206. </designator> <label>Plan to provide consistency of administration of authorities relating to vetting of units of security forces of foreign countries; modification of assessment, monitoring, and evaluation of security cooperation programs and activities.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1207. </designator> <label>Extension of authority for support of special operations for irregular warfare.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1208. </designator> <label>Extension and modification of Commanders’ Emergency Response Program and elimination of certain payments to redress injury and loss.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1209. </designator> <label>Two-year extension of program authority for Global Security Contingency Fund.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1210. </designator> <label>Legal institutional capacity building initiative for foreign defense institutions.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1210A. </designator> <label>Department of Defense support for stabilization activities in national security interest of the United States.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle B—</designator> <label>Matters Relating to Afghanistan and Pakistan</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1211. </designator> <label>Extension of authority to transfer defense articles and provide defense services to the military and security forces of Afghanistan.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1618">133 STAT. 1618</page></label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1212. </designator> <label>Extension and modification of authority to acquire products and services produced in countries along a major route of supply to Afghanistan.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1213. </designator> <label>Authority for certain payments to redress injury and loss.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1214. </designator> <label>Extension and modification of semiannual report on enhancing security and stability in Afghanistan.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1215. </designator> <label>Special Immigrant Visa program reporting requirement.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1216. </designator> <label>Meaningful inclusion of Afghan women in peace negotiations.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1217. </designator> <label>Extension and modification of authority for reimbursement of certain coalition nations for support provided to United States military operations.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1218. </designator> <label>Support for reconciliation activities led by the Government of Afghanistan.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1219. </designator> <label>Modification and extension of the Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Program.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle C—</designator> <label>Matters Relating to Syria, Iraq, and Iran</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1221. </designator> <label>Modification of authority and limitation on use of funds to provide assistance to counter the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1222. </designator> <label>Extension and modification of authority to provide assistance to vetted Syrian groups and individuals.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1223. </designator> <label>Modification of authority to support operations and activities of the Office of Security Cooperation in Iraq.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1224. </designator> <label>Establishing a coordinator for detained ISIS members and relevant displaced populations in Syria.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1225. </designator> <label>Report on lessons learned from efforts to liberate Mosul and Raqqah from control of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1226. </designator> <label>Expansion of availability of financial assets of Iran to victims of terrorism.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1227. </designator> <label>Report on the status of deconfliction channels with Iran.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1228. </designator> <label>Prohibition on provision of weapons and other forms of support to certain organizations.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle D—</designator> <label>Matters Relating to the Russian Federation</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1231. </designator> <label>Extension of limitation on military cooperation between the United States and Russia.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1232. </designator> <label>Prohibition on availability of funds relating to sovereignty of Russia over Crimea.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1233. </designator> <label>Sense of Congress on updating and modernizing existing agreements to avert miscalculation between the United States and Russia.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1234. </designator> <label>United States participation in Open Skies Treaty.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1235. </designator> <label>Modifications of briefing, notification, and reporting requirements relating to non-compliance by the Russian Federation with its obligations under the INF Treaty.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1236. </designator> <label>Report on treaties relating to nuclear arms control.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1237. </designator> <label>Reports relating to the New START Treaty.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1238. </designator> <label>Report on military activities of the Russian Federation and the People’s Republic of China in the Arctic region.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1239. </designator> <label>Updated strategy to counter the threat of malign influence by the Russian Federation and other countries.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle E—</designator> <label>Matters Relating to Europe and NATO</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1241. </designator> <label>Sense of Congress on support for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1242. </designator> <label>Prohibition on the use of funds to suspend, terminate, or provide notice of denunciation of the North Atlantic Treaty.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1243. </designator> <label>Future years plans and planning transparency for the European Deterrence Initiative.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1244. </designator> <label>Modification and extension of Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1245. </designator> <label>Limitation on transfer of F–35 aircraft to Turkey.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1246. </designator> <label>Baltic defense assessment; extension and modification of security assistance for Baltic countries for joint program for interoperability and deterrence against aggression.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1247. </designator> <label>Extension of authority for and report on training for Eastern European national security forces in the course of multilateral exercises.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1248. </designator> <label>Extension and modification of NATO Special Operations Headquarters.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1249. </designator> <label>North Atlantic Treaty Organization Joint Force Command.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1250. </designator> <label>Report on North Atlantic Treaty Organization Readiness Initiative.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1250A. </designator> <label>Repeal of prohibition on transfer of articles on the United States munitions list to the Republic of Cyprus.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle F—</designator> <label>Matters Relating to the Indo-Pacific Region</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1251. </designator> <label>Modification of Indo-Pacific Maritime Security Initiative.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1619">133 STAT. 1619</page></label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1252. </designator> <label>Expansion of Indo-Pacific Maritime Security Initiative and limitation on use of funds.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1253. </designator> <label>Report on resourcing United States defense requirements for the Indo-Pacific region and study on competitive strategies.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1254. </designator> <label>Limitation on use of funds to reduce the total number of members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty who are deployed to South Korea.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1255. </designator> <label>Report on direct, indirect, and burden-sharing contributions of Japan and South Korea.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1256. </designator> <label>Sense of Congress on security commitments to the Governments of Japan and the Republic of Korea and trilateral cooperation among the United States, Japan, and the Republic of Korea.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1257. </designator> <label>Sense of Congress on North Korea.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1258. </designator> <label>Statement of policy and sense of Congress on, and strategy to fulfill obligations under, Mutual Defense Treaty with the Republic of the Philippines.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1259. </designator> <label>Report on security cooperation with the Philippine National Police.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1260. </designator> <label>Modification of annual report on military and security developments involving the People’s Republic of China.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1260A. </designator> <label>Report on foreign military activities in Pacific Island countries.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1260B. </designator> <label>Report on cybersecurity activities with Taiwan.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1260C. </designator> <label>Review and report related to the Taiwan Relations Act.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1260D. </designator> <label>Sense of Congress on enhancement of the United States-Taiwan defense relationship.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1260E. </designator> <label>Chinese foreign direct investment in countries of the Arctic region.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1260F. </designator> <label>Sense of Congress on policy toward Hong Kong.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1260G. </designator> <label>Sense of Congress on enhancing defense and security cooperation with the Republic of Singapore.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1260H. </designator> <label>Authority to transfer funds for Bien Hoa dioxin cleanup.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1260I. </designator> <label>Limitation on removal of Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. from entity list of Bureau of Industry and Security.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1260J. </designator> <label>Report on ZTE compliance with Superseding Settlement Agreement and Superseding Order.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1260K. </designator> <label>Report on the lay-down of United States Marines in the Indo-Pacific Region.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle G—</designator> <label>Other Matters</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1261. </designator> <label>Modification to report on legal and policy frameworks for the use of military force.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1262. </designator> <label>Independent review of sufficiency of resources available to United States Southern Command and United States Africa Command.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1263. </designator> <label>United States Central Command posture assessment and review.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1264. </designator> <label>Limitation on production of nuclear proliferation assessment statements.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1265. </designator> <label>Western Hemisphere resource assessment.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1266. </designator> <label>Human rights in Brazil.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1267. </designator> <label>Certification relating to assistance for Guatemala.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1268. </designator> <label>Independent analysis of human rights situation in Honduras.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1269. </designator> <label>Briefing on strategy to improve the efforts of the Nigerian military to prevent, mitigate, and respond to civilian harm.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1270. </designator> <label>Report on implications of Chinese military presence in Djibouti.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1271. </designator> <label>Rule of construction on the permanent stationing of United States Armed Forces in Somalia.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1272. </designator> <label>Defense and diplomatic strategy for Libya.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1273. </designator> <label>Prohibition on in-flight refueling to non-United States aircraft that engage in hostilities in the ongoing civil war in Yemen.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1274. </designator> <label>Report on Saudi-led coalition strikes in Yemen.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1275. </designator> <label>Reports on expenses incurred for in-flight refueling of Saudi coalition aircraft conducting missions relating to civil war in Yemen.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1276. </designator> <label>Report on Saudi Arabia’s human rights record.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1277. </designator> <label>Report on intelligence community assessment relating to the killing of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1278. </designator> <label>United States-Israel cooperation to counter unmanned aerial systems.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1279. </designator> <label>Extension and modification of authority for United States-Israel anti-tunnel cooperation activities.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1280. </designator> <label>Report on cost imposition strategy.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1281. </designator> <label>Modification of initiative to support protection of national security academic researchers from undue influence and other security threats.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1282. </designator> <label>Modification of responsibility for policy on civilian casualty matters.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1283. </designator> <label>Report on export of certain satellites to entities with certain beneficial ownership structures.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1284. </designator> <label>Rule of construction relating to the use of military force.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1285. </designator> <label>Reports and briefings on use of military force and support of partner forces.</label> </referenceItem></toc> <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1620">133 STAT. 1620</page> <subtitle id="d159904e68519" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading>Assistance and Training</heading> <section id="d159904e68524" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1201" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1201">SEC. 1201. </num><heading>MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY TO BUILD CAPACITY OF FOREIGN SECURITY FORCES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ee51a54-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1201/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (a)(7) of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s333">section 333 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>existing</quotedText>” before “<quotedText>international coalition operation</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ee51a55-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1201/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Notice and Wait on Activities Under Programs</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (e) of such section <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee54166-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">“(9) </num><chapeau>In the case of a program described in subsection (a), each of the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee54167-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>A description of whether assistance under the program could be provided pursuant to other authorities under this title, the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, or any other train and equip authorities of the Department of Defense.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee54168-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>An identification of each such authority described in subparagraph (A).”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e68581" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1202" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1202">SEC. 1202. </num><heading>MODIFICATION AND EXTENSION OF CROSS SERVICING AGREEMENTS FOR LOAN OF PERSONNEL PROTECTION AND PERSONNEL SURVIVABILITY EQUIPMENT IN COALITION OPERATIONS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3ee56879-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 1207 of the Carl Levin and Howard P. “Buck” Mckeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (<ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2342">10 U.S.C. 2342 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee5687a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1202/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsections (d) and (e) as subsections (e) and (f), respectively;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee5687b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1202/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after subsection (c) the following:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ee5687c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reports to Congress</inline>.—</heading><content>If the authority provided under this section is exercised during a fiscal year, the Secretary of Defense shall, with the concurrence of the Secretary of State, submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the exercise of such authority by not later than October 30 of the year in which such fiscal year ends. Each report on the exercise of such authority shall specify the recipient country of the equipment loaned, the type of equipment loaned, and the duration of the loan of such equipment.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee5687d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1202/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>in subsection (f), as redesignated, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>September 30, 2019</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2024</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d159904e68635" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1203" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1203">SEC. 1203. </num><heading>MODIFICATIONS OF AUTHORITIES RELATING TO ACQUISITION AND CROSS-SERVICING AGREEMENTS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ee604be-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1203/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Designation and Notice of Intent to Enter Into Agreement With Non-NATO Country</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (b) of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2342">section 2342 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ee62bcf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b)</num><paragraph class="inline" id="y3ee62bd0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense may not designate a country for an agreement under this section unless—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee62bd1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ee62bd2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ee62bd3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>the Secretary, after consultation with the Secretary of State, determines that the designation of such country for such purpose is in the interest of the national security of the United States; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee62bd4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ee62bd5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><content>in the case of a country that is not a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, the Secretary submits to the appropriate committees of Congress notice of the intended designation not less than 30 days before the date on which <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1621">133 STAT. 1621</page> such country is designated by the Secretary under subsection (a).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ee62bd6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ee62bd7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><content>In the case of a country that is not a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, the Secretary of Defense may not enter into an agreement under this section unless the Secretary submits to the appropriate committees of Congress a notice of intent to enter into such an agreement not less than 30 days before the date on which the Secretary enters into the agreement.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ee62bd8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1203/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Oversight Responsibilities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Such section is further amended—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee62bd9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1203/b/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsections (f) through (h) as subsections (g) through (i), respectively; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee62bda-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1203/b/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after subsection (e) the following new subsection (f):<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ee652eb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">“(f) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ee652ec-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ee652ed-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Designation.</p></sidenote><chapeau>Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020, the Secretary of Defense shall designate an existing senior civilian or military official who shall have primary responsibility for—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee652ee-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>accounting for logistic support, supplies, and services received or provided under acquisition and cross-servicing agreements;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee652ef-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>ensuring consistent standards and guidance to the armed forces and combatant commands in executing acquisition and cross-servicing agreements;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee652f0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ee652f1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p></sidenote><content>overseeing and monitoring the implementation of acquisition and cross-servicing agreements in coordination with the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee652f2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>such other responsibilities as may be prescribed by the Secretary.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ee652f3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1203/c" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Regulations</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (g) of such section, as redesignated by subsection (b)(1), <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ee67a04-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">“(g)</num><paragraph class="inline" id="y3ee67a05-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ee67a06-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><chapeau>Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020, the Secretary of Defense shall prescribe regulations to ensure that—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee67a07-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ee67a08-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Contracts.</p></sidenote><content>contracts entered into under this subchapter are free from self-dealing, bribery, and conflict of interests;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee67a09-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>adequate processes and controls are in place to provide for the accurate accounting of logistic support, supplies, and services received or provided under the authority of this subchapter; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee67a0a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>personnel responsible for accounting for logistic support, supplies, and services received or provided under such authority are fully trained and aware of such responsibilities.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee6a11b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2)</num><subparagraph class="inline" id="y3ee6a11c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ee6a11d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ee6a11e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Review.</p></sidenote><content>Not later than 270 days after the issuance of the regulations under paragraph (1), the Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a review of the implementation by the Secretary of such regulations.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3ee6a11f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>The review conducted under subparagraph (A) shall—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ee6a120-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>assess the effectiveness of such regulations and the implementation of such regulations to ensure the effective management and oversight of an agreement under subsection (a)(1); and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ee6a121-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>include any other matter the Comptroller General considers relevant.”</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ee6a122-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1203/d" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reports</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subsection (h) of such section, as redesignated by subsection (b)(1), <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1622">133 STAT. 1622</page></chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee6a123-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1203/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>in effect</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>that have entered into force or were applied provisionally</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee6a124-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1203/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in paragraph (2), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>date on which the Secretary</quotedText>” and all that follows through the period at the end and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> <quotedContent>“dates on which the Secretary notified Congress—<subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee6a125-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>pursuant to subsection (b)(1)(B) of the designation of such country under subsection (a); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee6a126-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>pursuant to subsection (b)(2) of the intent of the Secretary to enter into the agreement.”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee6a127-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1203/d/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="amend">amending</amendingAction> paragraph (3) to read as follows:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3ee6a128-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>The class of supply, total dollar amount, the amount collected, and the outstanding balance of logistic support, supplies, and services provided during the preceding fiscal year under each such agreement.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee6a129-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1203/d/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="amend">amending</amendingAction> paragraph (4) to read as follows:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3ee6a12a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>The class of supply, total dollar amount, the amount collected, and the outstanding balance of logistic support, supplies, and services received during the preceding fiscal year under each such agreement.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee6a12b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1203/d/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> paragraph (5); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee6a12c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1203/d/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraphs:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3ee6c83d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><chapeau>With respect to any transaction for logistic support, supplies, and services that has not been reconciled more than one year after the date on which the transaction occurred, a description of the transaction that includes the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee6c83e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>The date on which the transaction occurred.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee6c83f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>The country or organization to which logistic support, supplies, and services were provided.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee6c840-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>The value of the transaction.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3ee6c841-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">“(6) </num><content>An explanation of any waiver granted under section 2347(c) during the preceding fiscal year, including an identification of the relevant contingency operation or non-combat operation.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e68963" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1204" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1204">SEC. 1204. </num><heading>MODIFICATION OF QUARTERLY REPORT ON OBLIGATION AND EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR SECURITY COOPERATION PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s381/b">Section 381(b) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>30 days</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>60 days</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d159904e68983" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1205" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1205">SEC. 1205. </num><heading>GENDER PERSPECTIVES AND PARTICIPATION BY WOMEN IN SECURITY COOPERATION ACTIVITIES.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ee6c842-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p></sidenote>Consistent with the Women, Peace, and Security Act of 2017 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/68">Public Law 115–68</ref>), the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of State, should seek to incorporate gender perspectives and participation by women in security cooperation activities to the maximum extent practicable.</content></section> <section id="d159904e68997" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1206" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1206">SEC. 1206. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ee6ef53-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s362">10 USC 362 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>PLAN TO PROVIDE CONSISTENCY OF ADMINISTRATION OF AUTHORITIES RELATING TO VETTING OF UNITS OF SECURITY FORCES OF FOREIGN COUNTRIES; MODIFICATION OF ASSESSMENT, MONITORING, AND EVALUATION OF SECURITY COOPERATION PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ee78b94-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1206/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ee78b95-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense and Secretary of State shall jointly develop, implement, and submit to the congressional defense committees, the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate, and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1623">133 STAT. 1623</page> of Representatives a plan to provide consistency in administration of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s362">section 362 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, and section 620M of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (<ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2378d">22 U.S.C. 2378d</ref>).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ee78b96-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1206/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Matters to Be Included</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The plan required by subsection (a) shall contain the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee78b97-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1206/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ee78b98-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Standards.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ee78b99-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Procedures.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ee78b9a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Human rights.</p></sidenote><chapeau>Common standards and procedures which shall be used by the Department of Defense and Department of State to obtain and verify information regarding the vetting of units of the security forces of foreign countries for gross violation of human rights under the authorities described in subsection (a), including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee78b9b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1206/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ee78b9c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Public information.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ee78b9d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Guidelines.</p></sidenote><content>public guidelines for external sources to report information; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee78b9e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1206/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ee78b9f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Criteria.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ee78ba0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>methods and criteria employed by the Department of Defense and Department of State to determine whether sources, source reporting, and allegations are credible.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee78ba1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1206/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Measures to ensure the Department of Defense has read-only access to the International Vetting and Security Tracking (INVEST) system, and any successor or equivalent system.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee78ba2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1206/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ee78ba3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Applicability.</p></sidenote><content>Measures to ensure the authorities described in subsection (a) are applied to any foreign forces, irregular forces, groups, and individuals that receive training, equipment, or other assistance from the United States military.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ee78ba4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1206/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Form</inline>.—</heading><content>The plan required by subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ee78ba5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1206/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Integration of Human Rights and Civilian Protection Into Assessment, Monitoring, and Evaluation of Security Cooperation Programs and Activities</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee78ba6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1206/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reports required</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees an interim report and a final report on the steps the Secretary will take to incorporate partner units’ activities, as such activities relate to human rights and protection of civilians, into the program elements described in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s383/b/1">section 383(b)(1) of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee78ba7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1206/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Deadlines</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee78ba8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1206/d/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ee78ba9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Summary.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Interim report</inline>.—</heading><content>The interim report required under paragraph (1) shall be submitted to the appropriate congressional committees not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act and shall include a summary of the progress of the Secretary in implementing the steps described in such paragraph.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee78baa-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1206/d/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Final report</inline>.—</heading><content>The final report required under paragraph (1) shall be submitted to the appropriate congressional committees not later than one year after the date of enactment of this Act and shall specifically identify the actions the Secretary took to implement the steps described in paragraph (1).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee78bab-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1206/d/3" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Appropriate congressional committees defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this subsection, the term “<term>appropriate congressional committees</term>” means the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee78bac-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1206/d/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>The Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee78bad-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1206/d/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>The Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1624">133 STAT. 1624</page></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e69164" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1207" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1207">SEC. 1207. </num><heading>EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY FOR SUPPORT OF SPECIAL OPERATIONS FOR IRREGULAR WARFARE.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 1202(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/91">Public Law 115–91</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/131/1639">131 Stat. 1639</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>2020</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>2023</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d159904e69186" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1208" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1208">SEC. 1208. </num><heading>EXTENSION AND MODIFICATION OF COMMANDERS’ EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROGRAM AND ELIMINATION OF CERTAIN PAYMENTS TO REDRESS INJURY AND LOSS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ee7d9ce-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1208/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Extension and Modification of Commanders’ Emergency Response Program</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 1201 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (<ref href="/us/pl/112/81">Public Law 112–81</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/125/1619">125 Stat. 1619</ref>), as most recently amended by the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/232">Public Law 115–232</ref>)<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ee7d9cf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/stat/132/2032">132 Stat. 2032</ref>.</p></sidenote>, is further amended—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee7d9d0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1208/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in subsection (a)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee7d9d1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1208/a/1/A" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>During the period beginning on October 1, 2016, and ending on December 31, 2019</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>During the period beginning on October 1, 2019, and ending on December 31, 2020</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee7d9d2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1208/a/1/B" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>$10,000,000</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>$2,500,000</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee7d9d3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1208/a/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (b)(1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>of fiscal years 2017 through 2019</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>for each of fiscal years 2017 through 2020</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee7d9d4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1208/a/3" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>in subsection (f), in the first sentence, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>during the period beginning on October 1, 2016, and ending on December 31, 2019</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>during the period beginning on October 1, 2019, and ending on December 31, 2020</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ee7d9d5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1208/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elimination of Authority for Certain Payments to Redress Injury and Loss in Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, Somalia, Libya, and Yemen</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 1211 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (<ref href="/us/pl/114/328">Public Law 114–328</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/130/2477">130 Stat. 2477</ref>), as most recently amended by section 1224(a) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/232">Public Law 115–232</ref>),<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ee7d9d6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/stat/132/2032">132 Stat. 2032</ref>.</p></sidenote> is further amended by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> subsection (b).</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e69297" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1209" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1209">SEC. 1209. </num><heading>TWO-YEAR EXTENSION OF PROGRAM AUTHORITY FOR GLOBAL SECURITY CONTINGENCY FUND.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3ee826f7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 1207 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (<ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2151">22 U.S.C. 2151 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee826f8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1209/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in subsection (i)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee826f9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1209/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>September 30, 2019</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>September 30, 2021</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee826fa-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1209/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="amend">amending</amendingAction> paragraph (2) to read as follows:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y3ee826fb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exception</inline>.—</heading><content>Amounts appropriated and transferred to the Fund before September 30, 2019, shall remain available for obligation and expenditure after that date, but only for activities under programs commenced under subsection (b) before September 30, 2019.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee826fc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1209/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in subsection (o)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee826fd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1209/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in the first sentence, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>September 30, 2019</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>September 30, 2021</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee826fe-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1209/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in the second sentence, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>through 2019</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>through 2021</quotedText>”.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1625">133 STAT. 1625</page></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </section> <section id="d159904e69378" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1210" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1210">SEC. 1210. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ee826ff-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s332">10 USC 332 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>LEGAL INSTITUTIONAL CAPACITY BUILDING INITIATIVE FOR FOREIGN DEFENSE INSTITUTIONS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ee93870-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1210/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Initiative</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense may carry out, in accordance with <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s332">section 332 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, an initiative of legal institutional capacity building in collaboration with the appropriate ministry of defense (or security agency serving a similar defense function) legal institutions that support the efforts of one or more foreign countries to establish or improve legal institutional capacity.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ee93871-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1210/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Purpose</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The purpose of the initiative under subsection (a) is to enhance, through advisory services, training, or related training support services, as appropriate, the legal institutional capacity of the applicable foreign country to do the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee93872-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1210/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Integrate legal matters into the authority, doctrine, and policies of the ministry of defense (or security agency serving a similar defense function) and forces of such country.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee93873-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1210/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Provide appropriate legal support to commanders conducting defense and national security operations.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee93874-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1210/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>With respect to defense and national security law, institutionalize education, training, and professional development for personnel and forces, including uniformed lawyers, officers, noncommissioned officers, and civilian lawyers and leadership within such ministries of defense (and security agencies serving a similar defense function).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee93875-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1210/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>Establish a military justice system that is objective, transparent, and impartial.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee93876-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1210/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>Conduct effective and transparent command and administrative investigations.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee93877-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1210/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>Build the legal capacity of the forces and civilian personnel of ministries of defense (and security agencies serving a similar defense function) to provide equitable, transparent, and accountable institutions and provide for anti-corruption measures within such institutions.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee93878-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1210/b/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><chapeau>Build capacity—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee93879-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1210/b/7/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>to provide for the protection of civilians consistent with the law of armed conflict and human rights law; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee9387a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1210/b/7/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>to investigate incidents of civilian casualties.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee9387b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1210/b/8" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><chapeau>Promote understanding and observance of—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee9387c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1210/b/8/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the law of armed conflict;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee9387d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1210/b/8/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>human rights and fundamental freedoms;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee9387e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1210/b/8/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>the rule of law; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee9387f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1210/b/8/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>civilian control of the military.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee93880-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1210/b/9" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">(9) </num><content>Establish mechanisms for effective civilian oversight of defense and national security legal institutions and legal matters.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ee93881-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1210/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The initiative under subsection (a) shall include the following elements:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee93882-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1210/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ee93883-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluation.</p></sidenote><content>A measure for monitoring the implementation of the initiative and evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of the initiative, in accordance with <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s383">section 383 of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee93884-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1210/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ee93885-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment of the organizational weaknesses for legal institutional capacity building of the applicable foreign country, including baseline information, an assessment of gaps in the capability and capacity of the appropriate institutions <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1626">133 STAT. 1626</page> of such country, and any other indicator of efficacy, in accordance with <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s383">section 383 of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee93886-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1210/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ee93887-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Engagement plan.</p></sidenote><content>An engagement plan for building legal institutional capacity that addresses the weaknesses identified under paragraph (2), including objectives, milestones, and a timeline.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ee93888-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1210/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reports</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee93889-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1210/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ee9388a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective date.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ee9388b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Beginning in fiscal year 2020 through the fiscal year in which the initiative under subsection (a) terminates, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress an annual report on the legal institutional capacity building activities carried out under this section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee9388c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1210/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Integration into other capacity building reports</inline>.—</heading><content>The report submitted under paragraph (1) for a fiscal year shall be integrated into the report required pursuant to subsection (b)(2) of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s332">section 332 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, for the fourth fiscal year quarter of such fiscal year.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee9388d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1210/d/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Matters to be included</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each report submitted under paragraph (1) shall include the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee9388e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1210/d/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>The same information required under subsection (b)(2) of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s332">section 332 of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee9388f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1210/d/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>The names of the one or more countries in which the initiative was conducted.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ee93890-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1210/d/3/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau>For each such country—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ee93891-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1210/d/3/C/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>the purpose of the initiative;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ee93892-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1210/d/3/C/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>the objectives, milestones, and timeline of the initiative;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ee93893-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1210/d/3/C/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>the number and type of advisors assigned and deployed to the country, as applicable; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ee93894-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1210/d/3/C/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ee93895-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>an assessment of the progress of the implementation of the initiative.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ee93896-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1210/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Sunset</inline>.—</heading><content>The initiative under subsection (a) shall terminate on December 31, 2024.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ee93897-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1210/f" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Funding</inline>.—</heading><content>Amounts for programs carried out pursuant to subsection (a) in a fiscal year, and for other purposes in connection with such programs as authorized by this section, may be derived only from amounts authorized to be appropriated for such fiscal year for the Department of Defense for operation and maintenance, Defense-wide, and available for the Defense Security Cooperation Agency for such programs and purposes.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e69636" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1210A" style="-uslm-lc:I658145"><num class="fontsize12" value="1210A">SEC. 1210A. </num><heading>DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE SUPPORT FOR STABILIZATION ACTIVITIES IN NATIONAL SECURITY INTEREST OF THE UNITED STATES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eea7118-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1210A/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eea7119-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense may, with the concurrence of the Secretary of State and in consultation with the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development, provide support for the stabilization activities of other Federal agencies specified in subsection (c)(1).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eea711a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1210A/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Designation of Foreign Areas</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eea711b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1210A/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Amounts authorized to be provided pursuant to this section shall be available only for support for stabilization activities—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eea711c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1210A/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in a country specified in paragraph (2); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eea711d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1210A/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>that the Secretary of Defense, with the concurrence of the Secretary of State, has determined are in the national security interest of the United States.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1627">133 STAT. 1627</page></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eea711e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1210A/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Specified countries</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The countries specified in this paragraph are as follows:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eea711f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1210A/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>Iraq.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eea7120-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1210A/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>Syria.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eea7121-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1210A/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>Afghanistan.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eea7122-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1210A/b/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>Somalia.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eea7123-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1210A/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Support to Other Agencies</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eea7124-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1210A/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Support may be provided for stabilization activities under subsection (a) to the Department of State, the United States Agency for International Development, or other Federal agencies, on a reimbursable or nonreimbursable basis. The authority to provide such support under this paragraph on a reimbursable basis is in addition to other authorities to provide support on such basis.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eea7125-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1210A/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Type of support</inline>.—</heading><content>Support under subsection (a) may consist of logistic support, supplies, and services.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eea7126-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1210A/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Requirement for a Stabilization Strategy</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eea7127-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1210A/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eea7128-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eea7129-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reports.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>With respect to any country specified in subsection (b)(2), no amount of support may be provided under subsection (a) until 15 days after the date on which the Secretary of Defense, with the concurrence of the Secretary of State, submits to the appropriate committees of Congress a detailed report setting forth a stabilization strategy for such country.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eea983a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1210A/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements of strategy</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The stabilization strategy required by paragraph (1) shall set forth the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eea983b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1210A/d/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>The United States interests in conducting stabilization activities in the country specified in subsection (b)(2).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eea983c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1210A/d/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>The key foreign partners and actors in such country.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eea983d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1210A/d/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>The desired end states and objectives of the United States stabilization activities in such country.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eea983e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1210A/d/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>The Department of Defense support intended to be provided for the stabilization activities of other Federal agencies under subsection (a).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eea983f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1210A/d/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>Any mechanism for civil-military coordination regarding support for stabilization activities.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eea9840-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1210A/d/2/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>The mechanisms for monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of Department of Defense support for United States stabilization activities in the area.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eea9841-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1210A/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Implementation in Accordance With Guidance</inline>.—</heading><content>Support provided under subsection (a) shall be implemented in accordance with the guidance of the Department of Defense entitled “DoD Directive 3000.05 Stabilization”, dated December 13, 2018 (or successor guidance).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eea9842-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1210A/f" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense, with the concurrence of the Secretary of State, shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress on an annual basis a report that includes the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eea9843-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1210A/f/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The identification of each foreign area within countries specified in subsection (b)(2) for which support to stabilization has occurred.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eea9844-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1210A/f/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The total amount spent by the Department of Defense, broken out by recipient Federal agency and activity.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eea9845-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1210A/f/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eea9846-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment of the contribution of each activity toward greater stability.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1628">133 STAT. 1628</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eea9847-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1210A/f/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>An articulation of any plans for continued Department of Defense support to stabilization in the specified foreign area in order to maintain or improve stability.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eea9848-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1210A/f/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>Other matters as the Secretary of Defense considers to be appropriate.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eea9849-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1210A/g" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">(g) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Use of Funds</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eea984a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1210A/g/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Source of funds</inline>.—</heading><content>Amounts for activities carried out under this section in a fiscal year shall be derived only from amounts authorized to be appropriated for such fiscal year for the Department of Defense for Operation and Maintenance, Defense-wide.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eea984b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1210A/g/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>Not more than $18,000,000 in each fiscal year is authorized to be used to provide nonreimbursable support under this section.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eea984c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1210A/h" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="h">(h) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Expiration</inline>.—</heading><content>The authority provided under this section may not be exercised after December 31, 2020.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eea984d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1210A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eea984e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1210A/i/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Appropriate committees of congress</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term “<term>appropriate committees of Congress</term>” means—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eea984f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1210A/i/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eea9850-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1210A/i/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eea9851-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stA/s1210A/i/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Logistic support, supplies, and services</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>logistic support, supplies, and services</term>” has the meaning given the term in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2350/1">section 2350(1) of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d159904e69928" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading>Matters Relating to Afghanistan and Pakistan</heading> <section id="d159904e69933" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1211" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1211">SEC. 1211. </num><heading>EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO TRANSFER DEFENSE ARTICLES AND PROVIDE DEFENSE SERVICES TO THE MILITARY AND SECURITY FORCES OF AFGHANISTAN.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eea9852-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1211/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Extension of Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (h) of section 1222 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (<ref href="/us/pl/112/239">Public Law 112–239</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/126/1992">126 Stat. 1992</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2020</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2022</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eeabf63-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1211/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Excess Defense Articles</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (i)(2) of such section <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2020</quotedText>” each place it appears and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2022</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e69982" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1212" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1212">SEC. 1212. </num><heading>EXTENSION AND MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY TO ACQUIRE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES PRODUCED IN COUNTRIES ALONG A MAJOR ROUTE OF SUPPLY TO AFGHANISTAN.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eeae674-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1212/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Termination of Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (f) of section 801 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (<ref href="/us/pl/111/84">Public Law 111–84</ref>; 123<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eeae675-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/stat/123/2400">123 Stat. 2400</ref>.</p></sidenote> Stat. 2399) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2019</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2021</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eeae676-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1212/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report on Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>Such section, as so amended, is further amended by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eeb0d87-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">“(g) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report on Authority</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eeb0d88-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than March 1, 2020, and March 1, 2021, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the use of the <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1629">133 STAT. 1629</page> authority provided in subsection (a). The report shall address, at a minimum, the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eeb0d89-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eeb0d8a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determinations.</p></sidenote><content>The number of determinations made by the Secretary pursuant to subsection (b).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eeb0d8b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>A description of the products and services acquired using the authority.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eeb0d8c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>The extent to which the use of the authority has met the objectives of subparagraph (A), (B), or (C) of subsection (b)(2).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eeb0d8d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eeb0d8e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">List.</p></sidenote><content>A list of the countries providing products or services as a result of a determination made pursuant to subsection (b).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eeb0d8f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Appropriate congressional committees defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of this subsection, the term ‘<term>appropriate congressional committees</term>’ means—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eeb0d90-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>the congressional defense committees; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eeb0d91-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e70096" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1213" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1213">SEC. 1213. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eeb0d92-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2731">10 USC 2731 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>AUTHORITY FOR CERTAIN PAYMENTS TO REDRESS INJURY AND LOSS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eebf7f3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1213/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>During the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending on December 31, 2022, not more than $3,000,000 for each calendar year, to be derived from funds authorized to be appropriated to the Office of the Secretary of Defense under the Operation and Maintenance, Defense-wide account, may be made available for ex gratia payments for damage, personal injury, or death that is incident to the use of force by the United States Armed Forces, a coalition that includes the United States, a military organization supporting the United States, or a military organization supporting the United States or such coalition.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eebf7f4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1213/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Conditions on Payment</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>An ex gratia payment authorized pursuant to subsection (a) may be provided only if—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eebf7f5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1213/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the prospective foreign civilian recipient is determined by the local military commander to be friendly to the United States;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eebf7f6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1213/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>a claim for damages would not be compensable under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch163">chapter 163 of title 10, United States Code</ref> (commonly known as the “Foreign Claims Act”);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eebf7f7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1213/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>the property damage, personal injury, or death was not caused by action by an enemy;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eebf7f8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1213/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><chapeau>the claimant suffered property damage, personal injury, or death that was—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eebf7f9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1213/b/4/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>caused by the United States Armed Forces, a coalition that includes the United States, or a military organization supporting the United States or such a coalition; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eebf7fa-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1213/b/4/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>occurred during an operation carried out by the United States, such coalition, or such military organization; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eebf7fb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1213/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>the claimant had no involvement in planning or executing an attack or other hostile action that gave rise to the use of force by the United States, such coalition, or such military organization resulting in such property damage, personal injury, or death.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1630">133 STAT. 1630</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eebf7fc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1213/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Nature of Payment</inline>.—</heading><content>A payment provided pursuant to the authority under subsection (a) may not be construed or considered as an admission or acknowledgment of any legal obligation to provide compensation for any property damage, personal injury, or death.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eebf7fd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1213/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eebf7fe-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eebf7ff-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Regulations.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eebf800-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eebf801-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Amount of Payments</inline>.—</heading><content>If the Secretary of Defense determines a payment under subsection (a) to be appropriate in a particular setting, the amounts of payments, if any, to be provided to civilians determined to have suffered harm incident to the use of force by the United States Armed Forces under the program should be determined pursuant to regulations prescribed by the Secretary and based on an assessment, conducted in consultation with the Secretary of State, that includes such factors as cultural appropriateness and prevailing economic conditions.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eebf802-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Records.</p></sidenote> A copy of any regulations so prescribed shall be provided to the congressional defense committees upon finalization.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eebf803-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1213/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Legal Advice</inline>.—</heading><content>Local military commanders shall receive legal advice before making ex gratia payments under this subsection. The legal advisor, under regulations of the Department of Defense, shall advise on whether an ex gratia payment is proper under this section and applicable Department of Defense regulations.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eebf804-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1213/f" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eebf805-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Written Record</inline>.—</heading><content>A written record of any ex gratia payment offered pursuant to the authority under subsection (a), and whether accepted or denied, shall be kept by the local military commander and on a timely basis submitted to the appropriate office in the Department of Defense as determined by the Secretary of Defense.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eebf806-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1213/g" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">(g) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Quarterly Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and every 90 days thereafter, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report including the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eebf807-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1213/g/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>With respect to each ex gratia payment made under the authority in this subsection or any other authority during the preceding 90-day period, each of the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eebf808-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1213/g/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>The amount used for such payments and the country with respect to which each such payment was made.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eebf809-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1213/g/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>The manner in which claims for such payments were verified.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eebf80a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1213/g/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>The position of the official who approved the payment.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eebf80b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1213/g/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>The manner in which payments are made.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eebf80c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1213/g/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>With respect to a preceding 90-day period in which no ex gratia payments were made—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eebf80d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1213/g/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>whether any such payment was refused, along with the reason for such refusal; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eebf80e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1213/g/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>any other reason for which no such payments were made.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eebf80f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1213/h" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="h">(h) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Relation to Other Authorities</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the authority provided by this section shall be construed as the sole authority available to make ex gratia payments for property damage, personal injury, or death that is incident to the use of force by the United States Armed Forces.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1631">133 STAT. 1631</page></content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e70282" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1214" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1214">SEC. 1214. </num><heading>EXTENSION AND MODIFICATION OF SEMIANNUAL REPORT ON ENHANCING SECURITY AND STABILITY IN AFGHANISTAN.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eec6d40-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1214/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Extension</inline>.—</heading><content>Paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of section 1225 of the Carl Levin and Howard P. “Buck” McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (<ref href="/us/pl/113/291">Public Law 113–291</ref>;<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eec6d41-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/stat/128/3550">128 Stat. 3550</ref>.</p></sidenote> <ref href="/us/stat/127/3550">127 Stat. 3550</ref>), as most recently amended by section 1215 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/91">Public Law 115–91</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/131/1649">131 Stat. 1649</ref>), is further amended by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 15, 2020</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 15, 2022</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eec6d42-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1214/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Form</inline>.—</heading><content>Paragraph (3) of such subsection <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eec9453-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Form</inline>.—</heading><content>Each report required under paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form without any designation relating to dissemination control, but may include a classified annex.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eec9454-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1214/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Modification of Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subsection (b) of such section 1225, as amended by section 1215(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (<ref href="/us/pl/114/328">Public Law 114–328</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/130/2480">130 Stat. 2480</ref>), is further amended—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eec9455-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1214/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (1)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eec9456-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1214/c/1/A" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in the paragraph heading, by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText><headingText class="smallCaps">and taking into account the august 2017 strategy of the united states</headingText></quotedText>” after “<quotedText><headingText class="smallCaps">2014</headingText></quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eec9457-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1214/c/1/B" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="amend">amending</amendingAction> subparagraph (A) to read as follows:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3eec9458-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau>the strategy and objectives of any post-2014 United States mission, including the 2017 South Asia Strategy of the United States and any subsequent United States strategy, and any mission agreed by the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), that are pertinent to—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3eec9459-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>training, advising, and assisting the ANSF; or</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3eec945a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>conducting counterrorism operations in Afghanistan; and”</content></clause> </subparagraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eec945b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1214/c/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau>in subparagraph (B)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3eec945c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1214/c/1/C/i" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the period at the end and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> a semicolon;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3eec945d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1214/c/1/C/ii" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>in the assessment of any such</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> <quotedContent>“in the assessment of—<clause class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3eec945e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>any such”</content></clause> </quotedContent>; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3eec945f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1214/c/1/C/iii" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new clauses:<quotedContent><clause class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3eecbb70-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the United States counterterrorism mission; and</content></clause> <clause class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3eecbb71-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>efforts by the Department of Defense to support reconciliation efforts and develop conditions for the expansion of the reach of the Government of Afghanistan throughout Afghanistan.”</content></clause> </quotedContent>;</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eecbb72-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1214/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (2)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eecbb73-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1214/c/2/A" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, including the progress of the Government of Afghanistan on securing Afghan territory and population,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>the current security conditions in Afghanistan</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eecbb74-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1214/c/2/B" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and the Haqqani Network</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the Haqqani Network, and the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria Khorasan</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eecbb75-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1214/c/3" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraph:<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1632">133 STAT. 1632</page> <quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3eecbb76-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">“(9) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Monitoring and evaluation measures relating to asff</inline>.—</heading><content>A description of the monitoring and evaluation measures that the Department of Defense and the Government of Afghanistan are taking to ensure that funds of the Afghanistan Security Forces Fund provided to the Government of Afghanistan as direct government-to-government assistance are not subject to waste, fraud, or abuse.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e70516" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1215" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1215">SEC. 1215. </num><heading>SPECIAL IMMIGRANT VISA PROGRAM REPORTING REQUIREMENT.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eed57b7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1215/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eed57b8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reports.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Inspector General of the Department of State shall submit a report, which may contain a classified annex, to—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eed57b9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1215/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the Committee on the Judiciary, the Committee on Foreign Relations, and the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eed57ba-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1215/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the Committee on the Judiciary, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eed57bb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1215/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eed57bc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluation.</p></sidenote><inline class="smallCaps">Contents</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report submitted under subsection (a) shall evaluate the obstacles to effective protection of Afghan and Iraqi allies through the special immigrant visa programs and suggestions for improvements in future programs, including information relating to—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eed57bd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1215/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the hiring of locally employed staff and contractors;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eed57be-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1215/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>documenting the identity and employment of locally employed staff and contractors of the United States Government, including the possibility of establishing a central database of employees of the United States Government and its contractors;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eed57bf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1215/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>the protection and safety of employees of locally employed staff and contractors;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eed57c0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1215/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>means of expediting processing at all stages of the process for applicants, including consideration of reducing required forms;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eed57c1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1215/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>appropriate staffing levels for expedited processing domestically and abroad;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eed57c2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1215/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>the effect of uncertainty of visa availability on visa processing;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eed57c3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1215/b/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>the cost and availability of medical examinations; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eed57c4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1215/b/8" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><content>means to reduce delays in interagency processing and security checks.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eed57c5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1215/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Consultation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In preparing the report under subsection (a), the Inspector General shall consult with current and, to the extent possible, former employees of—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eed57c6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1215/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Visa Office;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eed57c7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1215/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the Department of State, Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs and South and Central Asian Affairs, Executive Office;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eed57c8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1215/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>the United States embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan, Consular Section;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eed57c9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1215/c/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>the United States embassy in Baghdad, Iraq, Consular Section;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eed57ca-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1215/c/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eed57cb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1215/c/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>the Department of Defense; and<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1633">133 STAT. 1633</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eed57cc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1215/c/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>non-governmental organizations providing legal aid in the special immigrant visa application process.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e70644" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1216" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1216">SEC. 1216. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eed57cd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eed57ce-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s7511">22 USC 7511 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>MEANINGFUL INCLUSION OF AFGHAN WOMEN IN PEACE NEGOTIATIONS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eed7edf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1216/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of State, in coordination with the Secretary of Defense, shall seek to ensure the meaningful participation of Afghan women in the peace process in Afghanistan in a manner consistent with the Women, Peace, and Security Act of 2017 (<ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2152j/etseq">22 U.S.C. 2152j et seq.</ref>), including through advocacy for the inclusion of Afghan women in ongoing and future negotiations to end the conflict in Afghanistan.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eed7ee0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1216/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State, in coordination with the Secretary of Defense, shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report describing the steps taken to fulfill the duties of the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Defense under subsection (a).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eed7ee1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1216/c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Appropriate Committees of Congress Defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “<term>appropriate committees of Congress</term>” means—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eed7ee2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1216/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eed7ee3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1216/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e70697" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1217" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1217">SEC. 1217. </num><heading>EXTENSION AND MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF CERTAIN COALITION NATIONS FOR SUPPORT PROVIDED TO UNITED STATES MILITARY OPERATIONS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eedcd04-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1217/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Extension</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (a) of section 1233 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (<ref href="/us/pl/110/181">Public Law 110–181</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/122/393">122 Stat. 393</ref>), as most recently amended by section 1225 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/232">Public Law 115–232</ref>)<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eedcd05-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/stat/132/2032">132 Stat. 2032</ref>.</p></sidenote>, is further amended to read as follows:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eedcd06-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eedcd07-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authority</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>From funds made available for the Department of Defense for the period beginning on October 1, 2019, and ending on December 31, 2020, for overseas contingency operations for operation and maintenance, Defense-wide activities, the Secretary of Defense may reimburse any key cooperating nation (other than Pakistan) for—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eedcd08-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>logistical and military support provided by that nation to or in connection with United States military operations in Afghanistan, Iraq, or Syria; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eedcd09-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>logistical, military, and other support, including access, provided by that nation to or in connection with United States military operations described in paragraph (1).”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eedcd0a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1217/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Modification to Limitation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subsection (d)(1) of such section <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eedcd0b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1217/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>October 1, 2018, and ending on December 31, 2019</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>October 1, 2019, and ending on December 31, 2020</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eedcd0c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1217/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>$350,000,000</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>$450,000,000</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e70788" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1218" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1218">SEC. 1218. </num><heading>SUPPORT FOR RECONCILIATION ACTIVITIES LED BY THE GOVERNMENT OF AFGHANISTAN.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eef53ad-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1218/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense may, with the concurrence of the Secretary of State, provide covered support for <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1634">133 STAT. 1634</page> reconciliation activities to one or more designated persons or entities or Federal agencies.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eef53ae-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1218/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eef53af-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reports.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Framework for Use of Authority</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, with the concurrence of the Secretary of State, shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the use of the authority under subsection (a) that includes—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eef53b0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1218/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>a framework for use of such authority;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eef53b1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1218/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eef53b2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluation.</p></sidenote><content>evaluation requirements; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eef53b3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1218/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>a prioritization of covered support.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eef53b4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1218/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eef53b5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eef53b6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Notification.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Designation</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 15 days before the Secretary of Defense designates an individual or organization as a designated person or entity, the Secretary shall notify the congressional defense committees of the intent of the Secretary to make such designation.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eef53b7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1218/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reimbursement</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eef53b8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1218/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Designated persons or entities</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense may provide covered support to a designated person or entity on a nonreimbursable basis.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eef53b9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1218/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Federal agencies</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense may provide covered support to a Federal agency on a reimbursable or nonreimbursable basis.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eef53ba-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1218/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Location of Covered Support</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eef53bb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1218/e/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eef53bc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Afghanistan.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in paragraph (2), the Secretary of Defense may only provide covered support within Afghanistan.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eef53bd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1218/e/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eef53be-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Pakistan.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eef53bf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eef53c0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Certification.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exception</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding paragraph (1), the Secretary of Defense may provide covered support in Pakistan if the Secretary of Defense, with the concurrence of the Secretary of State, determines, and certifies to the appropriate committees of Congress, that providing covered support in Pakistan is in the national security interest of the United States.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eef53c1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1218/f" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eef53c2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eef53c3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Pakistan.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Notification</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 15 days after the date on which the Secretary of Defense provides covered support in Pakistan, or an individual expenditure for covered support reaches a monetary threshold of $75,000 or greater, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress written notice that includes—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eef53c4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1218/f/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the intended recipient of such covered support and the specific covered support to be provided; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eef53c5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1218/f/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>a description of the manner in which such covered support facilitates reconciliation.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eef53c6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1218/g" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">(g) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Funding</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eef53c7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1218/g/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Source of funds</inline>.—</heading><content>Amounts for covered support may only be derived from amounts authorized to be appropriated for the Department of Defense for operation and maintenance.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eef53c8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1218/g/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>Not more than $15,000,000 may be used in each fiscal year to provide covered support under this section.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eef53c9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1218/h" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="h">(h) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Rule of Construction</inline>.—</heading><content>Covered support shall not be construed to violate section 2339, 2339A, or 2339B of <ref href="/us/usc/t18">title 18, United States Code</ref>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eef53ca-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1218/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reports</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eef53cb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1218/i/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and quarterly thereafter, the Secretary of Defense shall, with the concurrence of the Secretary of State, submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on covered support during the preceding 90-day period.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1635">133 STAT. 1635</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eef53cc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1218/i/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each report under this subsection shall include, for the preceding reporting period, the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eef53cd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1218/i/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3eef53ce-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Summary.</p></sidenote><content>A summary of the reconciliation activities for which covered support was provided.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eef53cf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1218/i/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>A description of the covered support, by class or type, and the designated person or entity or Federal agency that received each class or type of covered support.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eef53d0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1218/i/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>The total dollar amount of each class or type of covered support, including budget details.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eef53d1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1218/i/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>The intended duration of each provision of covered support.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eef53d2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1218/i/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>Any other matter the Secretary of Defense considers appropriate.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eef53d3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1218/j" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="j">(j) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Sunset</inline>.—</heading><content>The authority to carry out this section shall terminate on December 31, 2020.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eef53d4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1218/k" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="k">(k) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eef53d5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1218/k/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Appropriate committees of congress</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term “<term>appropriate committees of Congress</term>” means—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eef53d6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1218/k/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the congressional defense committees;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eef53d7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1218/k/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eef53d8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1218/k/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eef53d9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1218/k/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Covered support</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eef53da-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1218/k/2/A" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>covered support</term>” means logistic support, supplies, and services (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2350">section 2350 of title 10, United States Code</ref>) and security provided under this section.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eef53db-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1218/k/2/B" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exclusions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term “<term>covered support</term>” does not include the following support, supplies, or services described in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2350">section 2350 of title 10, United States Code</ref>:</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3eef53dc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1218/k/2/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>Ammunition, construction incident to base operations support, training services, and the temporary use of general purpose vehicles.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3eef53dd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1218/k/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>With respect to any member of the Taliban, transportation in vehicles or on aircraft owned by the United States Government.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eef53de-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1218/k/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Designated person or entity</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eef53df-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1218/k/3/A" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>designated person or entity</term>” means an individual or organization designated by the Secretary of Defense, with the concurrence of the Secretary of State, as necessary to facilitate a reconciliation activity.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eef53e0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1218/k/3/B" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exclusion</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>designated person or entity</term>” does not include a Federal agency or department.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eef53e1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1218/k/4" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reconciliation activity</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>reconciliation activity</term>” means any activity intended to support, facilitate, or enable a political settlement between the Government of Afghanistan and the Taliban for the purpose of ending the war in Afghanistan.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eef53e2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1218/k/5" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Security</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>security</term>” means any measure determined by the Secretary of Defense to be necessary to protect reconciliation activities from hostile acts.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1636">133 STAT. 1636</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e71168" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1219" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1219">SEC. 1219. </num><heading>MODIFICATION AND EXTENSION OF THE AFGHAN SPECIAL IMMIGRANT VISA PROGRAM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eefa103-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1219/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Principal Aliens</inline>.—</heading><content>Subclause (I) of section 602(b)(2)(A)(ii) of the Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2009 (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">8 U.S.C. 1101 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><subclause class="indentUp4 fontsize10" id="y3eefa104-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>by, or on behalf of, the United States Government; or”</content></subclause> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3eefa105-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1219/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Extension of Afghan Special Immigrant Program</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 602(b)(3)(F) of the Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2009 (<ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">8 U.S.C. 1101 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eefa106-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1219/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in the heading, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText><headingText class="smallCaps">2015, 2016, and 2017</headingText></quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText><headingText class="smallCaps">2015 through 2020</headingText></quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eefa107-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1219/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in the matter preceding clause (i), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>18,500</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>22,500</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eefa108-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1219/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>in clause (i), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2020</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2021</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3eefa109-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stB/s1219/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>in clause (ii), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2020</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2021</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d159904e71268" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="C">Subtitle C—</num><heading>Matters Relating to Syria, Iraq, and Iran</heading> <section id="d159904e71273" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1221" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1221">SEC. 1221. </num><heading>MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY AND LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO COUNTER THE ISLAMIC STATE OF IRAQ AND SYRIA.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ef0b27a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1221/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ef0b27b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reports.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on Use of Funds</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Of the amounts authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2020 by this Act for activities under section 1236 of the Carl Levin and Howard P. “Buck” McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (<ref href="/us/pl/113/291">Public Law 113–291</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/128/3558">128 Stat. 3558</ref>), as amended by this section, not more than 50 percent may be obligated or expended for such activities until the date on which the Secretary of Defense submits to the congressional defense committees a report setting forth the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef0b27c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1221/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ef0b27d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><chapeau>An assessment of—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef0b27e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1221/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>security in liberated areas in Iraq;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef0b27f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1221/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the extent to which security forces trained and equipped, directly or indirectly, by the United States are prepared to provide post-conflict stabilization and security in such liberated areas; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef0b280-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1221/a/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>the effectiveness of security forces in the post-conflict environment and an identification of which such forces will provide post-conflict stabilization and security in such liberated areas.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef0b281-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1221/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ef0b282-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Summary.</p></sidenote><content>A summary of available information relating to the disposition of militia groups throughout Iraq, with particular focus on groups in areas liberated from ISIS or in sensitive areas with historically mixed ethnic or minority communities.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef0b283-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1221/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ef0b284-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Updates.</p></sidenote><content>Any updates to or changes in the plan, strategy, process, vetting requirements and process as described in subsection (e) of such section 1236, and end-use monitoring mechanisms and procedures.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef0b285-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1221/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>An identification of the specific units of the Iraqi Security Forces to receive training and equipment or other support in fiscal year 2020.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1637">133 STAT. 1637</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef0b286-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1221/a/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ef0b287-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plan.</p></sidenote><content>A plan for ensuring that any vehicles or equipment provided to the Iraqi Security Forces pursuant to such authority are maintained in subsequent fiscal years using funds of Iraq.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef0b288-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1221/a/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>A description of any misuse or loss of provided equipment and how such misuse or loss is being mitigated.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef0b289-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1221/a/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ef0b28a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Estimate.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ef0b28b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time periods.</p></sidenote><content>An estimate, by fiscal year, of the funding anticipated to be required for support of the Iraqi Security Forces during the five fiscal years beginning in fiscal year 2020.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef0b28c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1221/a/8" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ef0b28d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plan.</p></sidenote><content>A plan for normalizing assistance to the Iraqi Security Forces under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch16">chapter 16 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, beginning in fiscal year 2020.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef0b28e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1221/a/9" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">(9) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ef0b28f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plan.</p></sidenote><content>A detailed plan for the obligation and expenditure of the funds requested for fiscal year 2020 for the Department of Defense for stipends.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef0b290-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1221/a/10" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="10">(10) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ef0b291-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Transition plan.</p></sidenote><content>A plan for the transition to the Government of Iraq the responsibility for funding for stipends for any fiscal year after fiscal year 2020.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef0b292-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1221/a/11" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="11">(11) </num><content>A description of how attacks against United States or coalition personnel are being mitigated, statistics on any such attacks, including “green-on-blue” attacks.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef0b293-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1221/a/12" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="12">(12) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ef0b294-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">List.</p></sidenote><chapeau>A list of the forces or elements of forces that are restricted from receiving assistance under subsection (a) of such section 1236, other than the forces or elements of forces with respect to which the Secretary of Defense has exercised the waiver authority under subsection (j) of such section 1236, as a result of vetting required by subsection (e) of such section 1236 or by <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s362">section 362 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, and a detailed description of the reasons for such restriction, including for each force or element, as applicable, the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef0b295-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1221/a/12/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>Information relating to gross violation of human rights committed by such force or element, including the time-frame of the alleged violation.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef0b296-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1221/a/12/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ef0b297-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>The source of the information described in subparagraph (A) and an assessment of the veracity of the information.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef0b298-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1221/a/12/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>The association of such force or element with terrorist groups or groups associated with the Government of Iran.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef0b299-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1221/a/12/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>The amount and type of any assistance provided to such force or element by the Government of Iran.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ef0b29a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1221/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Funding</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subsection (g) of section 1236 of the Carl Levin and Howard P. “Buck” McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (<ref href="/us/pl/113/291">Public Law 113–291</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/128/3558">128 Stat. 3558</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef0b29b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1221/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>fiscal year 2019</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>fiscal year 2020</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef0b29c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1221/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>$850,000,000</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>$645,000,000</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ef0b29d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1221/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clarification With Respect to Scope of Authority</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef0b29e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1221/c/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (j)(2) of such section 1236 <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3ef0d9af-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Scope of assistance authority</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding paragraph (1), the authority granted by subsection (a) may only be exercised in consultation with the Government of Iraq.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef0d9b0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1221/c/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Technical correction</inline>.—</heading><content>The heading of subsection (j) of such section 1236 <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText><headingText class="smallCaps">; Scope</headingText></quotedText>” after “<quotedText><headingText class="smallCaps">Authority</headingText></quotedText>”.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1638">133 STAT. 1638</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ef0d9b1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1221/d" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Technical Correction</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (c) of such section 1236 <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> in the matter preceding paragraph (1) by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subsection (a)(1)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subsection (b)(1)(A)</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ef0d9b2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1221/e" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ef0d9b3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective date.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Additional Technical Correction</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Effective as of December 12, 2017, and as if included therein as enacted, section 1222 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/91">Public Law 115–91</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/131/1651">131 Stat. 1651</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef0d9b4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1221/e/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> subsection (b); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef0d9b5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1221/e/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> subsection (c)(3).</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e71595" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1222" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1222">SEC. 1222. </num><heading>EXTENSION AND MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO VETTED SYRIAN GROUPS AND INDIVIDUALS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ef19d06-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1222/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Extension and Modification</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 1209 of the Carl Levin and Howard P. “Buck” McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (<ref href="/us/pl/113/291">Public Law 113–291</ref>; 128<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ef19d07-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/stat/128/3541">128 Stat. 3541</ref>.</p></sidenote> Stat. 3559) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> as follows:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef19d08-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1222/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>In subsection (a)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef19d09-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1222/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>with a cost</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText>through December 31, 2019</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and sustainment to appropriately vetted Syrian groups and individuals through December 31, 2020</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef19d0a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1222/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> paragraphs (1) through (3) and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y3ef1eb2b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>Defending the Syrian people from attacks by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y3ef1eb2c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>Securing territory formerly controlled by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y3ef1eb2d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>Protecting the United States and its partners and allies from the threats posed by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, al Qaeda, and associated forces in Syria.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y3ef1eb2e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><chapeau>Providing appropriate support to vetted Syrian groups and individuals to conduct temporary and humane detention and repatriation of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria foreign terrorist fighters in accordance with all laws and obligations related to the conduct of such operations, including, as applicable—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef1eb2f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>the law of armed conflict;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef1eb30-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>internationally recognized human rights;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef1eb31-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>the principle of non-refoulement;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef1eb32-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>the Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (done at New York on December 10, 1984); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef1eb33-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><content>the United Nations Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees, done at Geneva July 28, 1951 (as made applicable by the Protocol Relating to the Status of Refugees, done at New York January 31, 1967 (19 UST 6223)).”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef1eb34-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1222/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>By <amendingAction type="amend">amending</amendingAction> subsection (b) to read as follows:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ef21245-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Notice Before Provision of Assistance</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef21246-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In accordance with the requirements under paragraph (2), the Secretary of Defense shall notify the congressional defense committees in writing of the use of the relevant authority to provide assistance and include the following:</chapeau><page identifier="/us/stat/133/1639">133 STAT. 1639</page> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef21247-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>The requirements and process used to determine appropriately vetted recipients.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef21248-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ef21249-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Procedures.</p></sidenote><content>The mechanisms and procedures that will be used to monitor and report to the appropriate congressional committees and leadership of the House of Representatives and Senate on unauthorized end-use of provided training and equipment or other violations of relevant law by appropriately vetted recipients.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef2124a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>The amount, type, and purpose of assistance to be funded and the recipient of the assistance.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef2124b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>The goals and objectives of the assistance.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef2124c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><content>The number and role of United States Armed Forces personnel involved.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef2124d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">“(F) </num><content>Any other relevant details.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef2124e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ef2124f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Timing of required notice</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A notice described in paragraph (1) shall be required—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef21250-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>not later than 15 days before the expenditure of each 10-percent increment of the amount made available in fiscal year 2019 or fiscal year 2020 to carry out the authorization in this section; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef21251-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ef21252-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>not later than 48 hours after such an expenditure, if the Secretary determines that extraordinary circumstances that affect the national security of the United States exist.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef21253-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1222/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>By <amendingAction type="amend">amending</amendingAction> subsection (c) to read as follows:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ef21254-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ef21255-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Notifications.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Form</inline>.—</heading><content>The notifications required under subsection (b) shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef23966-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1222/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>By <amendingAction type="amend">amending</amendingAction> subsection (d) to read as follows:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ef28787-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Quarterly Progress Reports</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef28788-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ef28789-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective date.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ef2878a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ef2878b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Beginning on January 15, 2020, and every 90 days thereafter, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of State, shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees and leadership of the House of Representatives and the Senate a progress report.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef2878c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Matters to be included</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each progress report under paragraph (1) shall include, based on the most recent quarterly information, the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef2878d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>A description of the appropriately vetted recipients receiving assistance under subsection (a), including a description of their geographical locations, demographic profiles, political affiliations, and current capabilities.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef2878e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>A description of training, equipment, supplies, stipends, and other support provided to appropriately vetted recipients under subsection (a) and a statement of the amount of funds expended for such purposes during the period covered by the report.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef2878f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>Any misuse or loss of provided training and equipment and how such misuse or loss is being mitigated.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef28790-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ef28791-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment of the recruitment, throughput, and retention rates of appropriately vetted recipients.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef28792-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ef28793-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment of the operational effectiveness of appropriately vetted recipients in meeting the purposes specified in subsection (a).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef28794-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">“(F) </num><content>A description of the current and planned posture of United States forces and the planned level of engagement by such forces with appropriately vetted recipients, <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1640">133 STAT. 1640</page> including the oversight of equipment provided under this section and the activities conducted by such appropriately vetted recipients.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef28795-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">“(G) </num><content>A detailed explanation of the relationship between appropriately vetted recipients and civilian governance authorities, including a description of efforts to ensure appropriately vetted recipients are subject to the control of competent civilian authorities.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef28796-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="H">“(H) </num><content>A description of United States Government stabilization objectives and activities carried out in areas formerly controlled by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, including significant projects and funding associated with such projects.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef28797-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>A description of coalition contributions to the purposes specified in subsection (a) and other related stabilization activities.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef28798-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="J">“(J) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ef28799-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Estimates.</p></sidenote><chapeau>With respect to Islamic State of Iraq and Syria foreign terrorist fighters—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ef2879a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>an estimate of the number of such individuals being detained by appropriately vetted Syrian groups and individuals;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ef2879b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>an estimate of the number of such individuals that have been repatriated and the countries to which such individuals have been repatriated; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ef2879c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><chapeau>a description of United States Government support provided to facilitate the repatriation of such individuals.</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y3ef2879d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ef2879e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment of the extent to which appropriately vetted Syrian groups and individuals have enabled progress toward establishing inclusive, representative, accountable, and civilian-led governance and security structures in territories liberated from the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria.”</content></subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef2879f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1222/a/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>In subsection (e)(1)(A), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>include,</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText>(ISIL)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>include the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef287a0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1222/a/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>By <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> subsection (f) and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ef2aeb1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">“(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Restriction on Scope of Assistance in the Form of Weapons</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef2aeb2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may only provide assistance in the form of weapons pursuant to the authority under subsection (a) if such weapons are small arms or light weapons.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef2aeb3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ef2aeb4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Certification.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Waiver</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may waive the restriction under paragraph (1) upon certification to the appropriate congressional committees that such provision of law would (but for the waiver) impede national security objectives of the United States by prohibiting, restricting, delaying, or otherwise limiting the provision of assistance.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef2aeb5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1222/a/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><chapeau>In subsection (g)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef2aeb6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1222/a/5/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ef2aeb7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ef2aeb8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective date.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ef2aeb9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Notification.</p></sidenote><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, at the end of the 15-day period beginning on the date the Secretary notifies the congressional defense committees of the amount, source, and intended purpose of such contributions</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>as authorized by this section</quotedText>”; and<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1641">133 STAT. 1641</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef2aeba-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1222/a/5/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>operation and maintenance accounts</quotedText>” and all that follows through the end of the subsection and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>accounts.</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef2aebb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1222/a/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>By <amendingAction type="amend">amending</amendingAction> subsection (l) to read as follows:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ef2d5cc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="l">“(l) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on Cost of Construction and Repair Projects</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef2d5cd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The cost of construction and repair projects carried out under this section may not exceed, in any fiscal year—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef2d5ce-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>$4,000,000 per project; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef2d5cf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>$20,000,000 in the aggregate.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef2d5d0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Foreign contributions</inline>.—</heading><content>The limitation under paragraph (1) shall not apply to the expenditure of foreign contributions in excess of the per-project or aggregate limitation set forth in that paragraph.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ef2d5d1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1222/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Availability of Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>Not more than 10 percent of the funds authorized to be appropriated for the Department of Defense for activities under the authority provided by section 1209 of the Carl Levin and Howard P. “Buck” McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (<ref href="/us/pl/113/291">Public Law 113–291</ref>;<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ef2d5d2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/stat/128/3541">128 Stat. 3541</ref>.</p></sidenote> <ref href="/us/stat/128/3559">128 Stat. 3559</ref>), as amended by subsection (a) of this section, may be obligated or expended until the first quarterly report required to be submitted pursuant to subsection (d) of such section 1209 (as so amended) has been submitted to the appropriate congressional committees and leadership in accordance with such subsection.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e72102" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1223" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1223">SEC. 1223. </num><heading>MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY TO SUPPORT OPERATIONS AND ACTIVITIES OF THE OFFICE OF SECURITY COOPERATION IN IRAQ.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ef39923-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1223/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Modification</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 1215 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (<ref href="/us/usc/t10/s113">10 U.S.C. 113 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> as follows:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef39924-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1223/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>By <amendingAction type="amend">amending</amendingAction> subsection (a) to read as follows:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ef39925-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense may support United States Government security cooperation activities in Iraq by providing funds for the operations and activities of the Office of Security Cooperation in Iraq.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef39926-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1223/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Types of support</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In subsection (b)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef39927-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1223/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the comma after “<quotedText>life support</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef39928-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1223/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, and construction and renovation of facilities</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef39929-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1223/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on amount</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In subsection (c)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef3992a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1223/a/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>fiscal year 2019</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>fiscal year 2020</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef3992b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1223/a/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>$45,300,000</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>$30,000,000</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef3992c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1223/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Source of funds</inline>.—</heading><content>In subsection (d), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>fiscal year 2019</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>fiscal year 2020</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef3992d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1223/a/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Coverage of costs of the office of security cooperation in iraq</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In subsection (e)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef3992e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1223/a/5/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in the heading, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText><headingText class="smallCaps">of OSCI</headingText></quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef3992f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1223/a/5/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>appropriate administrative charges</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>includes</quotedText>” and<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1642">133 STAT. 1642</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef39930-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1223/a/5/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, charges sufficient to recover</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText>with such sale</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef39931-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1223/a/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Additional authority</inline>.—</heading><content>In subsection (f), by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3ef39932-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Sunset</inline>.—</heading><content>The authority provided in this subsection shall terminate on the date that is 90 days after the date of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef39933-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1223/a/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reports</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In subsection (g)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef39934-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1223/a/7/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>September 30, 2015</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>September 30, 2020</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef39935-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1223/a/7/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (2)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ef39936-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1223/a/7/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>current</quotedText>” each place it appears;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ef39937-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1223/a/7/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>in subparagraph (A), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Iraq, including</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Iraq that also addresses</quotedText>”;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ef39938-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1223/a/7/B/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>in subparagraph (B), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the programs conducted</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText>will address</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>United States security assistance and security cooperation activities are intended to address</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ef39939-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1223/a/7/B/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="amend">amending</amendingAction> subparagraph (F) to read as follows:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y3ef3993a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">“(F) </num><content>An<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ef3993b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluation.</p></sidenote> evaluation of the effectiveness of United States efforts to promote respect for human rights, military professionalism, and respect for legitimate civilian authority in Iraq.”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ef3993c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1223/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on Availability of Funds</inline>.—</heading><content>Such section 1215 is further amended by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ef3c04d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="h">“(h) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ef3c04e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Certification.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on Availability of Funds</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Of the amount made available for fiscal year 2020 to carry out section 1215 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012, not more than $20,000,000 may be obligated or expended for the Office of Security Cooperation in Iraq until the date on which the Secretary of Defense certifies to the congressional defense committees, the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate, that each of the following reforms relating to that Office has been completed:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef3c04f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ef3c050-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Appointment.</p></sidenote><content>The appointment of a Senior Defense Official/Defense Attache to oversee the Office.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef3c051-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ef3c052-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Staffing plan.</p></sidenote><content>The development of a staffing plan to reorganize the Office in a manner similar to that of other security cooperation offices in the region that emphasizes the placement of personnel with regional or security cooperation expertise in key leadership positions and closes duplicative or extraneous sections.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef3c053-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ef3c054-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><content>The initiation of bilateral engagement with the Government of Iraq with the objective of establishing a joint mechanism for security assistance planning, including a five-year security assistance roadmap for developing sustainable military capacity and capabilities and enabling defense institution building and reform.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e72423" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1224" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1224">SEC. 1224. </num><heading>ESTABLISHING A COORDINATOR FOR DETAINED ISIS MEMBERS AND RELEVANT DISPLACED POPULATIONS IN SYRIA.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ef4f8d5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1224/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ef4f8d6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ef4f8d7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">President.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ef4f8d8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ef4f8d9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reports.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the President, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of State, the Director of National <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1643">133 STAT. 1643</page> Intelligence, the Secretary of the Treasury, and the Attorney General, shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report identifying whether a senior-level coordinator exists on all matters for the United States Government relating to ISIS members who are in Syrian Democratic Forces custody, including with respect to—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef4f8da-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1224/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>the long-term disposition of such ISIS members, including in all matters in connection with—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef4f8db-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1224/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>repatriation, transfer, prosecution, and intelligence-gathering;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef4f8dc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1224/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>all multilateral and international engagements led by the Department of State and other agencies that are related to the current and future handling, detention, and prosecution of such ISIS members, including with the International Criminal Police Organization; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef4f8dd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1224/a/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ef4f8de-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p></sidenote><content>coordinating the provision of technical and evidentiary assistance to foreign countries to aid in the successful prosecution of such ISIS members, as appropriate, in accordance with international humanitarian law and other internationally recognized human rights and rule of law standards; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef4f8df-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1224/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>all multilateral and international engagements related to the humanitarian access, provision of basic services, freedom of movement, security and safe return of internally displaced persons and refugees at camps or facilities in Syria that hold family members of such ISIS members.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ef4f8e0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1224/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ef4f8e1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">President.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ef4f8e2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Designation</inline>.—</heading><content>If the President is unable to identify a senior-level coordinator for all matters described in subsection (a), the President, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of State, the Director of National Intelligence, the Secretary of the Treasury, and the Attorney General, shall designate an existing official within the executive branch to serve as senior-level coordinator to coordinate, in conjunction with other relevant agencies, all matters described in such subsection.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ef4f8e3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1224/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Retention of Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>The appointment of a senior-level coordinator pursuant to subsection (b) shall not deprive any agency of any authority to independently perform functions of that agency.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ef4f8e4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1224/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Report</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef4f8e5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1224/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and not less frequently than once each year thereafter through January 31, 2021, the individual designated under subsection (b) shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a detailed report regarding the following detained ISIS members:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef4f8e6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1224/d/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ef4f8e7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Alexanda Kotey.</p></sidenote><content>Alexanda Kotey.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef4f8e8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1224/d/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ef4f8e9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">El Shafee Elsheikh.</p></sidenote><content>El Shafee Elsheikh.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef4f8ea-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1224/d/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ef4f8eb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Aine Lesley Davis.</p></sidenote><content>Aine Lesley Davis.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef4f8ec-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1224/d/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ef4f8ed-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Umm Sayyaf.</p></sidenote><content>Umm Sayyaf.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef4f8ee-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1224/d/1/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ef4f8ef-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>Any other high-value detained ISIS member that the coordinator reasonably determines to be subject to criminal prosecution.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef4f8f0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1224/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ef52001-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analyses.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report under paragraph (1) shall include, at a minimum, the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef52002-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1224/d/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>A detailed description of the facilities where detained ISIS members described in paragraph (1) are being held, including security and management of such <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1644">133 STAT. 1644</page> facilities and adherence to international humanitarian law standards.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef52003-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1224/d/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>An analysis of all United States efforts to prosecute detained ISIS members described in paragraph (1) and the outcomes of such efforts. Any information, the disclosure of which may violate Department of Justice policy or law, relating to a prosecution or investigation may be withheld from a report under paragraph (1).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef52004-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1224/d/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>A detailed description of any option to expedite prosecution of any detained ISIS member described in paragraph (1), including in a court of competent jurisdiction outside of the United States.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef52005-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1224/d/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>An analysis of factors on the ground in Syria and Iraq that may result in the unintended release of detained ISIS members described in paragraph (1), and an assessment of any measures available to mitigate such releases.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef52006-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1224/d/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>A detailed description of efforts to coordinate the disposition and security of detained ISIS members described in paragraph (1) with other countries and international organizations, including the International Criminal Police Organization, to ensure secure chains of custody and locations of such ISIS members.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef52007-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1224/d/2/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>An analysis of the manner in which the United States Government communicates on such proposals and efforts to the families of United States citizens believed to be a victim of a criminal act by a detained ISIS member.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef52008-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1224/d/2/G" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">(G) </num><content>An analysis of all efforts between the United States and partner countries within the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS or other countries to share intelligence or evidence that may aid in the prosecution of ISIS members, and any legal obstacles that may hinder such efforts.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef52009-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1224/d/2/H" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="H">(H) </num><chapeau>A description of all multilateral and international engagements related to the humanitarian access and provision of basic services to and freedom of movement and security and safe return of internally displaced persons and refugees at camps or facilities in Iraq, Syria, or any other area affected by ISIS activity, including—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ef5200a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1224/d/2/H/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>any current or future potential threats to United States national security interests emanating from such individuals (including an analysis of the Al-Hol camp and annexes); and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ef5200b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1224/d/2/H/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>United States Government plans and strategies to respond to any such threats.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef5200c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1224/d/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Form</inline>.—</heading><content>The report under paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ef5200d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1224/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Sunset</inline>.—</heading><content>The requirements under this section shall sunset on January 31, 2021.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ef5200e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1224/f" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef5200f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1224/f/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Appropriate committees of congress</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term “<term>appropriate committees of Congress</term>” means—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef52010-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1224/f/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on the Judiciary, the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, the Select Committee on Intelligence, and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1645">133 STAT. 1645</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef52011-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1224/f/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on the Judiciary, Committee on Financial Services, the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef52012-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1224/f/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ef52013-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Definition.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">ISIS member</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>ISIS member</term>” means a person who was part of, or substantially supported, the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e72689" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1225" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1225">SEC. 1225. </num><heading>REPORT ON LESSONS LEARNED FROM EFFORTS TO LIBERATE MOSUL AND RAQQAH FROM CONTROL OF THE ISLAMIC STATE OF IRAQ AND SYRIA.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ef59544-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1225/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report Required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on lessons learned from coalition operations to liberate Mosul, Iraq, and Raqqah, Syria, from control of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ef59545-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1225/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report required by subsection (a) shall include a description of lessons learned in connection with each of the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef59546-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1225/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Combat in densely populated urban environments.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef59547-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1225/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Enablement of partner forces, including unique aspects of conducting combined operations with regular and irregular forces.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef59548-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1225/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Advise, assist, and accompany efforts, including such efforts conducted remotely.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef59549-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1225/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>Integration of United States general purpose and special operations forces.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef5954a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1225/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>Integration of United States and international forces.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef5954b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1225/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>Irregular and unconventional warfare approaches, including the application of training and doctrine by special operations and general purpose forces.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef5954c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1225/b/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>Use of command, control, communications, computer, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance systems and techniques.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef5954d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1225/b/8" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><content>Logistics.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef5954e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1225/b/9" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">(9) </num><content>Information operations.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef5954f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1225/b/10" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="10">(10) </num><content>Targeting and weaponeering, including efforts to avoid civilian casualties and other collateral damage.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef59550-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1225/b/11" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="11">(11) </num><content>Facilitation of flows of internally displaced people and humanitarian assistance.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef59551-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1225/b/12" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="12">(12) </num><content>Such other matters as the Secretary considers appropriate and could benefit training, doctrine, and resourcing of future operations.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ef59552-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1225/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Form</inline>.—</heading><content>The report required by subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e72783" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1226" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1226">SEC. 1226. </num><heading>EXPANSION OF AVAILABILITY OF FINANCIAL ASSETS OF IRAN TO VICTIMS OF TERRORISM.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3ef5e373-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 502 of the Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act of 2012 (<ref href="/us/usc/t22/s8772">22 U.S.C. 8772</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef5e374-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1226/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in subsection (a)(1)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef5e375-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1226/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in subparagraph (A), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>in the United States</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>by or</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef5e376-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1226/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in subparagraph (B), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, or an asset that would be blocked if the asset were located in the United States,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>unblocked)</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef5e377-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1226/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau>in the flush text at the end—<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1646">133 STAT. 1646</page></chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ef5e378-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1226/1/C/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after “<quotedText>in aid of execution</quotedText>” the following: “<quotedText>, or to an order directing that the asset be brought to the State in which the court is located and subsequently to execution or attachment in aid of execution,</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ef5e379-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1226/1/C/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, without regard to concerns relating to international comity</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>resources for such an act</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef5e37a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1226/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in subsection (b)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef5e37b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1226/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>that are identified</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following: <quotedContent>“that are—<paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y3ef5e37c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>identified”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef5e37d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1226/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the period at the end and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>; and</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef5e37e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1226/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y3ef5e37f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>identified in and the subject of proceedings in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York in Peterson et al. v. Islamic Republic of Iran et al., Case No. 13 Civ. 9195 (LAP).”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </section> <section id="d159904e72901" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1227" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1227">SEC. 1227. </num><heading>REPORT ON THE STATUS OF DECONFLICTION CHANNELS WITH IRAN.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ef631a0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1227/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ef631a1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">President.</p></sidenote>Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the President shall submit to Congress a report on the status of deconfliction channels with Iran.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ef631a2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1227/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Matters to Be Included</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report required by subsection (a) shall include the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef631a3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1227/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The status of United States diplomatic deconfliction channels with Iran to prevent miscalculation, define ambiguities, and correct misunderstandings that could otherwise lead to unintended consequences, including unnecessary or harmful military activity.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef631a4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1227/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The status of United States military-to-military deconfliction channels with Iran to prevent military and diplomatic miscalculation.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef631a5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1227/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ef631a6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analysis.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ef631a7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An analysis of the need and rationale for bilateral and multilateral deconfliction channels, including an assessment of recent United States experience with such channels of communication with Iran.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e72948" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stC/s1228" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1228">SEC. 1228. </num><heading>PROHIBITION ON PROVISION OF WEAPONS AND OTHER FORMS OF SUPPORT TO CERTAIN ORGANIZATIONS.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2020 may be used to knowingly provide weapons or any other form of support to Al Qaeda, the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), Jabhat Fateh al Sham, Hamas, Hizballah, Palestine Islamic Jihad, al-Shabaab, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, or any individual or group affiliated with any such organization.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1647">133 STAT. 1647</page></content></section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d159904e72958" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="D">Subtitle D—</num><heading>Matters Relating to the Russian Federation</heading> <section id="d159904e72963" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1231" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1231">SEC. 1231. </num><heading>EXTENSION OF LIMITATION ON MILITARY COOPERATION BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND RUSSIA.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 1232(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (<ref href="/us/pl/114/328">Public Law 114–328</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/130/2488">130 Stat. 2488</ref>), <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or 2019</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, 2019, or 2020</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d159904e72985" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1232" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1232">SEC. 1232. </num><heading>PROHIBITION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS RELATING TO SOVEREIGNTY OF RUSSIA OVER CRIMEA.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ef67fc8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1232/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibition</inline>.—</heading><content>None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2020 for the Department of Defense may be obligated or expended to implement any activity that recognizes the sovereignty of Russia over Crimea.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ef67fc9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1232/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Waiver</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense, with the concurrence of the Secretary of State, may waive the prohibition under subsection (a) if the Secretary of Defense—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef67fca-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1232/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ef67fcb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>determines that a waiver is in the national security interest of the United States; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef67fcc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1232/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ef67fcd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Notification.</p></sidenote><chapeau>on the date on which the waiver is invoked, submits a notification of the waiver and a justification of the reason for seeking the waiver to—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef67fce-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1232/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef67fcf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1232/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e73034" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1233" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1233">SEC. 1233. </num><heading>SENSE OF CONGRESS ON UPDATING AND MODERNIZING EXISTING AGREEMENTS TO AVERT MISCALCULATION BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND RUSSIA.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3ef6ccf0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  It is the sense of Congress that—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef6ccf1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1233/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>conventional arms control and confidence and security building measures have played an important role in helping to increase military transparency and reduce the risk of miscalculation;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef6ccf2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1233/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Russia’s violations of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Georgia and Ukraine, and Russia’s ongoing destabilizing and aggressive behavior, has undermined peace, security, and stability in Europe and beyond;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef6ccf3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1233/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Russia’s unilateral suspension and violation of the Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe, done at Vienna November 19, 1990, and entered into force November 9, 1992, and selective implementation of the Vienna Document of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe 2011 have contributed to a greater risk of miscalculation;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef6ccf4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1233/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><chapeau>Russia’s unsafe and unprofessional interactions with United States aircraft and vessels—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef6ccf5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1233/4/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>are contrary to the spirit of—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ef6f406-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1233/4/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>the Agreement Between the Government of the United States and the Government of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics on the Prevention of Incidents On and Over the High Seas, done at Moscow May 25, 1972, and entered into force May 25, 1972; and<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1648">133 STAT. 1648</page></content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ef6f407-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1233/4/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>the Agreement on the Prevention of Dangerous Military Activities Agreement, done at Moscow June 12, 1989, and entered into force January 1, 1990; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef6f408-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1233/4/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>erode military transparency, predictability, and trust;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef6f409-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1233/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>the United States remains committed to upholding its current treaty obligations and commitments with respect to conventional arms control and confidence and security building measures; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef6f40a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1233/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of State should explore options, as practicable, for updated or new frameworks for increasing military transparency, stability, and reducing the risk of miscalculation, including through enhanced diplomatic engagement and military-to-military dialogue.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d159904e73095" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1234" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1234">SEC. 1234. </num><heading>UNITED STATES PARTICIPATION IN OPEN SKIES TREATY.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ef7b75b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1234/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ef7b75c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ef7b75d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2593a">22 USC 2593a note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Notification Required</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 120 days before the provision of notice of intent to withdraw the United States from the Open Skies Treaty to either treaty depository pursuant to Article XV of the Treaty, the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of State shall jointly submit to the congressional defense committees, the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate a notification that—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef7b75e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1234/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>such withdrawal is in the best interests of the United States national security; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef7b75f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1234/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the other state parties to the Treaty have been consulted with respect to such withdrawal.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ef7de70-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1234/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Repeal of Limitation on Use of Funds to Vote to Approve or Otherwise Adopt Any Implementing Decision of the Open Skies Consultative Commission and Modifications to Report</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef7de71-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1234/b/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 1236 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (<ref href="/us/pl/114/328">Public Law 114–328</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/130/2491">130 Stat. 2491</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef7de72-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1234/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> subsections (a) and (b); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef7de73-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1234/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsections (c), (d), (e), and (f) as subsections (a), (b), (c), and (d), respectively.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef7de74-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1234/b/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Modifications to report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subsection (a) of such section, as so redesignated, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef7de75-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1234/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in the heading, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Quarterly</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Annual</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef7de76-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1234/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (1)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ef7de77-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1234/b/2/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the Secretary of State,</quotedText>” before “<quotedText>the Secretary of Energy</quotedText>”;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ef7de78-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1234/b/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>quarterly basis</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>annual basis</quotedText>”;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ef7de79-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1234/b/2/B/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>by the Russian Federation over the United States</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>by all parties to the Open Skies Treaty, including the United States, under the Treaty</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ef7de7a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1234/b/2/B/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>calendar quarter</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>preceding calendar year</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef7de7b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1234/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>in paragraph (2), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> subparagraphs (B), (C), and (D) and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following:<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1649">133 STAT. 1649</page> <quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3ef8058c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ef8058d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Data.</p></sidenote><chapeau>In the case of an observation flight by the United States, including an observation flight over the territory of Russia—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ef8058e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ef8058f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analysis.</p></sidenote><content>an analysis of data collected that supports United States intelligence and military collection goals; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ef80590-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ef80591-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>an assessment of data collected regarding military activity that could not be collected through other means.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3ef80592-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><chapeau>In the case of an observation flight over the territory of the United States—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ef80593-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ef80594-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analysis.</p></sidenote><content>an analysis of whether and the extent to which any United States critical infrastructure was the subject of image capture activities of such observation flight;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ef80595-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ef80596-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Estimate.</p></sidenote><content>an estimate for the mitigation costs imposed on the Department of Defense or other United States Government agencies by such observation flight; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3ef80597-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ef80598-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>an assessment of how such information is used by the parties conducting the observation flight, for what purpose, and how the information fits into the overall collection posture.”</content></clause> </subparagraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef80599-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1234/b/3" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Form</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (c) of such section, as so redesignated, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>certification, report, and notice</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>report</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef8059a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1234/b/4" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subsection (d) of such section, as so redesignated, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef8059b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1234/b/4/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> paragraphs (3) and (6); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef8059c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1234/b/4/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> paragraphs (4), (5), and (7) as paragraphs (3), (4), and (5), respectively.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ef8059d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1234/c" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Open Skies: Implementation Plan</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 1235(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/91">Public Law 115–91</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/131/1660">131 Stat. 1660</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef8059e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1234/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (1)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef8059f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1234/c/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>during such fiscal year</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>during a calendar year</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef805a0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1234/c/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the President submits</quotedText>” and all that follows and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the Secretary of Defense provides to the appropriate congressional committees a report on a plan described in paragraph (2) with respect to such calendar year.</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef805a1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1234/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in paragraph (2), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>such fiscal year</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>such calendar year</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef805a2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1234/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>in paragraph (3), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>a fiscal year and submit the updated plan</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>a calendar year and provide a report on the updated plan</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ef805a3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1234/d" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ef805a4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2593a">22 USC 2593a note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definition of Open Skies Treaty; Treaty</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “<term>Open Skies Treaty</term>” or “Treaty” means the Treaty on Open Skies, done at Helsinki March 24, 1992, and entered into force January 1, 2002.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e73453" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1235" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1235">SEC. 1235. </num><heading>MODIFICATIONS OF BRIEFING, NOTIFICATION, AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO NON-COMPLIANCE BY THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION WITH ITS OBLIGATIONS UNDER THE INF TREATY.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ef853c5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1235/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing Requirement</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 1244(d) of the Carl Levin and Howard P. “Buck” McKeon National Defense Authorization <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1650">133 STAT. 1650</page> Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (<ref href="/us/pl/113/291">Public Law 113–291</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/128/3565">128 Stat. 3565</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2593a">22 U.S.C. 2593a note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef853c6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1235/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>At the time</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3ef853c7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>At the time”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef853c8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1235/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3ef853c9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Sunset</inline>.—</heading><content>The briefing requirement under paragraph (1) shall be in effect so long as the INF Treaty remains in force.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ef853ca-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1235/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Notification Requirement Relating to Coordination With Allies</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 1243(c) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (<ref href="/us/pl/114/92">Public Law 114–92</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/129/1601">129 Stat. 1601</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef853cb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Sunset</inline>.—</heading><content>The notification requirement under paragraph (1) shall be in effect so long as the INF Treaty remains in force.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ef853cc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1235/c" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Notification Requirement Relating to Development, Deployment, or Test of a System Inconsistent With INF Treaty</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 1244(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/91">Public Law 115–91</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/131/1673">131 Stat. 1673</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2593a">22 U.S.C. 2593a note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef853cd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Sunset</inline>.—</heading><content>The notification requirement under paragraph (1) shall be in effect so long as the INF Treaty remains in force.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ef853ce-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1235/d" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reporting Requirement Under Ukraine Freedom Support Act of 2014</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 10(c) of the Ukraine Freedom Support Act of 2014 (<ref href="/us/usc/t22/s8929">22 U.S.C. 8929</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef87adf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Sunset</inline>.—</heading><content>The reporting requirement under paragraph (1) shall be in effect so long as the INF Treaty remains in force.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e73626" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1236" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1236">SEC. 1236. </num><heading>REPORT ON TREATIES RELATING TO NUCLEAR ARMS CONTROL.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ef8f010-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1236/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Findings</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Congress finds the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef8f011-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1236/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>On October 24, 2018, the House Committee on Armed Services and House Committee on Foreign Affairs wrote to the Secretary of Defense requesting information regarding the Administration’s policies and strategies related to nuclear arms control.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef8f012-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1236/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The Committees did not receive the requested information from the Secretary of Defense.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ef8f013-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1236/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ef8f014-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Assessment Required</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of State and the Director of National Intelligence, shall submit to the Committee on Armed Services, the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Armed Services, the Select Committee on Intelligence, and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate an assessment that includes each of the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef8f015-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1236/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The implications, in terms of military threat to the United States or its allies in Europe, of Russian deployment of intermediate-range cruise and ballistic missiles without restriction.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef8f016-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1236/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>What new capabilities the United States might need in order to pursue additional technologies or programs to offset <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1651">133 STAT. 1651</page> such Russian capabilities, and the costs associated with such capabilities, technologies, and programs.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef8f017-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1236/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>An assessment of the threat to the United States of Russia’s strategic nuclear force in the event the New START Treaty lapses.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef8f018-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1236/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>What measures could have been taken short of withdrawal, including economic, military, and diplomatic options, to increase pressure on Russia for violating the INF Treaty.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef8f019-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1236/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3ef8f01a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultations.</p></sidenote><content>The status of all consultations with allies pertaining to the INF Treaty and the threat posed by Russian forces that are noncompliant with the obligations of such treaty.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef8f01b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1236/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>The impact that Russian withdrawal from the INF Treaty and the expiration of the New START Treaty could have on long-term United States-Russia strategic stability.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ef8f01c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1236/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Withholding of Funds</inline>.—</heading><content>Until the date of the submission of the assessment required by subsection (b), an amount that is equal to 20 percent of the total amount authorized to be appropriated to the Office of the Secretary of Defense under the Operations and Maintenance, Defense-Wide account for the travel of persons shall be withheld from obligation or expenditure.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3ef8f01d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1236/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef8f01e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1236/d/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">New start treaty</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>New START Treaty</term>” means the Treaty between the United States of America and the Russian Federation on Measures for the Further Reduction and Limitation of Strategic Offensive Arms, signed at Prague April 8, 2010, and entered into force February 5, 2011.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3ef8f01f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1236/d/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Inf treaty</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>INF Treaty</term>” means the Treaty between the United States of America and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics on the Elimination of Their Intermediate-Range and Shorter-Range Missiles, signed at Washington December 8, 1987, and entered into force June 1, 1988.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e73736" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1237" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1237">SEC. 1237. </num><heading>REPORTS RELATING TO THE NEW START TREATY.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3efa4fb0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1237/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Sense of Congress</inline>.—</heading><content>It is the sense of Congress that legally binding, verifiable limits on Russian strategic nuclear forces are in the national security interest of the United States.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3efa4fb1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1237/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Prior Notification for Withdrawal</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 120 days before the provision to Russia, pursuant to Article XIV of the New Start Treaty, of notice of intent to withdraw the United States from the Treaty, the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of State shall jointly submit to the congressional defense committees, the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate a notification that includes a description of the extraordinary events jeopardizing the United States’ supreme interests accompanying such notice of intent to withdraw in accordance with the requirements of such Article XIV.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3efa4fb2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1237/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Assessments From Director of National Intelligence</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3efa4fb3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1237/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Relating to expiration of new start treaty</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of National Intelligence shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees an assessment of the implications of the expiration of the New START Treaty without the United States and Russia having entered into a new arms control agreement. The assessment shall include the following elements:<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1652">133 STAT. 1652</page></chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3efa4fb4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1237/c/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>An assessment of possible changes to the Russian nuclear force structure through 2026, if the Treaty expires in 2021 without replacement, including Russia’s ability and intent to deploy strategic nuclear warheads and delivery vehicles above the central limits of the Treaty and with respect to possible future strategic nuclear weapons research and development programs.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3efa4fb5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1237/c/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>An assessment of the verification and transparency benefits of the Treaty and a description of the Treaty’s impact on the United States’ understanding of Russia’s nuclear forces.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3efa4fb6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1237/c/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>An assessment of what actions would be necessary for the United States to remediate the loss of the Treaty’s verification and transparency benefits if the Treaty is not extended and a new arms control agreement is not concluded, and an estimate of the remedial resources required to ensure no concomitant loss of understanding of Russia’s nuclear forces as practicable.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3efa4fb7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1237/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Relating to russia’s willingness to engage in nuclear arms control negotiations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of National Intelligence shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees an assessment of Russia’s willingness to engage in nuclear arms control negotiations and Russia’s priorities in these negotiations. The assessment shall include the following elements:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3efa4fb8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1237/c/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>An assessment of Russia’s willingness to extend the New START Treaty and its likely negotiating position to discuss such an extension with the United States.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3efa4fb9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1237/c/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>An assessment of Russia’s interest in negotiating a broader arms control agreement that would include nuclear weapons systems not accountable under the New START Treaty, including non-strategic nuclear weapons.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3efa4fba-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1237/c/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>An assessment of what concessions Russia would likely seek from the United States during such negotiations, including what additional United States’ military capabilities Russia would seek to limit, in any broader arms control negotiation.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3efa4fbb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1237/c/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>Any other matter the Director determines to be relevant.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3efa4fbc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1237/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reports and Briefing From Secretary of State</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3efa4fbd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1237/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3efa4fbe-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Relating to nato, nato member countries, and other united states allies</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, shall submit a report and provide a briefing to the appropriate congressional committees that includes—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3efa4fbf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1237/d/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3efa4fc0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>an assessment of the likely reactions of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), NATO member countries, and other United States allies and partners to the expiration of the New START Treaty without the entry into force of a new nuclear arms control agreement between the United States and Russia; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3efa4fc1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1237/d/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>a description of the consultations undertaken with allies relating to the Treaty.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3efa4fc2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1237/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3efa4fc3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Relating to ongoing implementation of the new start treaty</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 60 days after the date of the <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1653">133 STAT. 1653</page> enactment of this Act, and again not later than September 1, 2020, the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees with an assessment of the following elements:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3efa4fc4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1237/d/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>Whether the Russian Federation remains in compliance with its obligations under the New START Treaty.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3efa4fc5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1237/d/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>Whether continuing implementation of the New START Treaty remains in the national security interest of the United States.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3efa4fc6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1237/d/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3efa4fc7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Relating to other matters</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and every 180 days thereafter until the New START Treaty is extended beyond February 2021 or expires, the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, shall provide a briefing to the appropriate congressional committees that includes the following elements:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3efa4fc8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1237/d/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>A description of any discussions with Russia on the Treaty or a multilateral arms control treaty with Russia and other countries on the reduction and limitation of strategic offensive arms, and discussions addressing the disparity between the non-strategic nuclear weapons stockpiles of Russia and of the United States, at the Assistant Secretary level, Ambassadorial level, or higher.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3efa4fc9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1237/d/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>The dates, locations, discussion topics, and Russian interlocutors involved in those discussions.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3efa4fca-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1237/d/3/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>An identification of the United States Government departments and agencies involved in the discussions.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3efa4fcb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1237/d/3/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>The types of systems, both nuclear and nonnuclear, discussed by either side in such discussions as the potential subjects of an agreement.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3efa4fcc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1237/d/3/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>Whether formal negotiations to extend the Treaty or negotiate a new agreement have occurred.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3efa4fcd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1237/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report and Briefing From Secretary of Defense</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3efa4fce-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1237/e/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3efa4fcf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3efa4fd0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of Energy, shall submit a report to the congressional defense committees that includes an assessment of the manner and extent to which the United States nuclear force structure could change if the New START Treaty expires in 2021, including current and planned nuclear modernization programs, and associated costs.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3efa4fd1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1237/e/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3efa4fd2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3efa4fd3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plan.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Additional report upon expiration</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than April 5, 2021, the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of Energy, shall, if the New START Treaty has expired prior to such date, submit a plan describing the manner in which the United States nuclear force structure will change, including current and planned nuclear modernization programs and associated costs.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3efa4fd4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1237/f" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Form</inline>.—</heading><content>Each report, plan, or assessment required by this section shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3efa4fd5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1237/g" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">(g) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3efa4fd6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1237/g/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Appropriate congressional committees</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term “<term>appropriate congressional committees</term>” means—<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1654">133 STAT. 1654</page></chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3efa4fd7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1237/g/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on Armed Services, and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3efa4fd8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1237/g/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on Armed Services, and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3efa4fd9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1237/g/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">New start treaty; treaty</inline>.—</heading><content>The terms “New START Treaty” and “Treaty” mean the Treaty between the United States of America and the Russian Federation on Measures for the Further Reduction and Limitation of Strategic Offensive Arms, signed on April 8, 2010, and entered into force on February 5, 2011.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e74006" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1238" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1238">SEC. 1238. </num><heading>REPORT ON MILITARY ACTIVITIES OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION AND THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA IN THE ARCTIC REGION.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3efaec1a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1238/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3efaec1b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of State and the Director of National Intelligence, shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3efaec1c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1238/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>A report on any military activities of the Russian Federation in the Arctic region.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3efaec1d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1238/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>A report on any military activities of the People’s Republic of China in the Arctic region.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3efaec1e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1238/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Matters to Be Included</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The reports under subsection (a) shall include, with respect to the Russian Federation or the People’s Republic of China, as applicable, the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3efaec1f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1238/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>A description of military activities of such country in the Arctic region, including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3efaec20-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1238/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the emplacement of military infrastructure, equipment, or forces;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3efaec21-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1238/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>any exercises or other military activities; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3efaec22-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1238/b/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>activities that are non-military in nature, but are considered to have military or other strategic implications.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3efaec23-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1238/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3efaec24-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><chapeau>An assessment of—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3efaec25-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1238/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the intentions of such activities;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3efaec26-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1238/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the extent to which such activities affect or threaten the interests of the United States and allies in the Arctic region; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3efaec27-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1238/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>any response to such activities by the United States or allies.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3efaec28-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1238/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>A description of future plans and requirements with respect to such activities.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3efaec29-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1238/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Form</inline>.—</heading><content>Each report under subsection (a) shall be submitted in classified form, but may include an unclassified executive summary.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3efaec2a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1238/d" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Appropriate Committees of Congress Defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “<term>appropriate committees of Congress</term>” means—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3efaec2b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1238/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on Appropriations, and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3efaec2c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1238/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on Appropriations, and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1655">133 STAT. 1655</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e74121" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1239" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1239">SEC. 1239. </num><heading>UPDATED STRATEGY TO COUNTER THE THREAT OF MALIGN INFLUENCE BY THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION AND OTHER COUNTRIES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3efb3a4d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1239/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3efb3a4e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of State, in coordination with the appropriate United States Government officials, shall jointly update, with the additional elements described in subsection (b), the comprehensive strategy to counter the threat of malign influence developed pursuant to section 1239A of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/91">Public Law 115–91</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/131/1667">131 Stat. 1667</ref>).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3efb3a4f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1239/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Additional Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The updated strategy required under subsection (a) shall include the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3efb3a50-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1239/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>With respect to each element specified in paragraphs (1) through (7) of subsection (b) of such section 1239A, actions to counter the threat of malign influence operations by the People’s Republic of China and any other country engaged in significant malign influence operations.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3efb3a51-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1239/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>A description of the interagency organizational structures and procedures for coordinating the implementation of the comprehensive strategy for countering malign influence by the Russian Federation, China, and any other country engaged in significant malign influence operations.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3efb3a52-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1239/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of State shall jointly submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report detailing the updated strategy required under subsection (a).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3efb3a53-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stD/s1239/d" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Appropriate Committees of Congress Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “<term>appropriate committees of Congress</term>” has the meaning given the term in subsection (e) of such section 1239A.</content></subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d159904e74183" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="E">Subtitle E—</num><heading>Matters Relating to Europe and NATO</heading> <section id="d159904e74188" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1241" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1241">SEC. 1241. </num><heading>SENSE OF CONGRESS ON SUPPORT FOR THE NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY ORGANIZATION.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3efb8874-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  It is the sense of Congress that—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3efb8875-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1241/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is critical to achieving United States national security interests and defense objectives around the world;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3efb8876-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1241/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>NATO is the most successful military alliance in history, founded on the principles of democracy, individual liberty, and the rule of law, and its contributions to the collective defense are indispensable to the security, prosperity, and freedom of its members;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3efb8877-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1241/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>membership in NATO is a cornerstone of the security and national defense of the United States;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3efb8878-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1241/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>the United States commitment to the NATO alliance has been foundational to the rules-based international order for seven decades, helping to sustain a system of mutual security and shared values and enhance the United States security through common defense;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3efb8879-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1241/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>the United States must remain ironclad in its commitment to uphold its obligations under the North Atlantic Treaty, including Article 5 of such Treaty;<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1656">133 STAT. 1656</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3efb887a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1241/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>the United States should deepen strategic and defense cooperation with non-NATO European partners, and encourage NATO cooperation with such partners;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3efb887b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1241/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>the United States should encourage defense cooperation that complements and strengthens NATO collective defense, interoperability, and allies’ commitment to Article 3 of the North Atlantic Treaty; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3efb887c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1241/8" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><content>the United States should pursue a long-term policy to strengthen relationships with NATO allies, oppose efforts to undermine and divide the NATO alliance, invest in long-term efforts to deter aggression against NATO allies and counter campaigns aimed at eroding shared values of the alliance, and enhance interoperability and planning for collective defense.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d159904e74239" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1242" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1242">SEC. 1242. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3efb887d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading>PROHIBITION ON THE USE OF FUNDS TO SUSPEND, TERMINATE, OR PROVIDE NOTICE OF DENUNCIATION OF THE NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no funds may be obligated, expended, or otherwise made available during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending on December 31, 2020, to take any action to suspend, terminate, or provide notice of denunciation of the North Atlantic Treaty, done at Washington, D.C. on April 4, 1949.</content></section> <section id="d159904e74249" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1243" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1243">SEC. 1243. </num><heading>FUTURE YEARS PLANS AND PLANNING TRANSPARENCY FOR THE EUROPEAN DETERRENCE INITIATIVE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3efcc0fe-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1243/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Amendments</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 1273 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/91">Public Law 115–91</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/131/1696">131 Stat. 1696</ref>)<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3efcc0ff-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s221">10 USC 221 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> as follows:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3efcc100-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1243/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>In the section heading, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>plan</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>plans</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3efcc101-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1243/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>In subsection (a) to read as follows:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3efcc102-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Initial Plan</inline>.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3efcc103-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3efcc104-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3efcc105-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote>—</heading><content>Not later than December 31, 2019, the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Commander of the United States European Command, shall submit to the congressional defense committees a future years plan on activities and resources of the European Deterrence Initiative (EDI) for fiscal year 2020 and not fewer than the four succeeding fiscal years.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3efcc106-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1243/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Matters to be included</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In subsection (b)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3efcc107-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1243/a/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in paragraph (1) to read as follows:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y3efce818-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau>A description of the objectives of the EDI, including a description of—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3efce819-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>the intended force structure and posture of the assigned and allocated forces within the area of responsibility of the United States European Command for the last fiscal year of the plan; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3efce81a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>the manner in which such force structure and posture support the implementation of the National Defense Strategy.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3efce81b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1243/a/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in paragraph (5), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>required infrastructure investments</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>required infrastructure and military construction investments</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3efce81c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1243/a/3/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (8)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3efce81d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1243/a/3/C/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>in subparagraph (E), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and</quotedText>” at the end;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3efce81e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1243/a/3/C/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>in subparagraph (F), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the period at the end and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> a semicolon; and<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1657">133 STAT. 1657</page></content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3efce81f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1243/a/3/C/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y3efce820-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">“(G) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3efce821-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>a detailed assessment of the resources necessary to achieve the requirements of the plan, including specific cost estimates for each project under the EDI to support increased presence, exercises and training, enhanced prepositioning, improved infrastructure, and building partnership capacity;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y3efce822-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="H">“(H) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3efce823-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Timeline.</p></sidenote><content>a detailed timeline to achieve the force posture and capabilities, including permanent force posture requirements; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y3efce824-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>a detailed explanation of any significant modifications to activities and resources as compared to the future years plan on activities and resources of the EDI submitted for the previous year.”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3efce825-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1243/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>By <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsections (c) and (d) as subsections (d) and (e), respectively.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3efce826-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1243/a/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>By <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after subsection (b) the following:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3efd0f37-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Subsequent Plans</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3efd0f38-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3efd0f39-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3efd0f3a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3efd0f3b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than the date on which the Secretary of Defense submits to Congress the budget request for the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2021 and each fiscal year thereafter, the Secretary, in consultation with the Commander of the United States European Command, shall submit to the congressional defense committees a future years plan on activities and resources of the European Deterrence Initiative for such fiscal year and not fewer than the four succeeding fiscal years.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3efd0f3c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Matters to be included</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The plan required under paragraph (1) shall include—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3efd0f3d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>the matters described in subsection (b); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3efd0f3e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>a detailed explanation of any significant modifications in requirements or resources, as compared to the plan submitted under such subsection (b).”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3efd0f3f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1243/a/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>In subsection (d), as redesignated, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>The plan required under subsection (a)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>The plans required under subsections (a) and (c)</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3efd0f40-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1243/a/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>In subsection (e), as redesignated, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText><headingText class="smallCaps">Limitations</headingText></quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText>In the case of</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText><headingText class="smallCaps">Limitations</headingText>.—In the case of</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3efd0f41-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1243/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3efd0f42-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s221">10 USC 221 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Budget Display Information</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense shall include in the materials submitted to Congress by the Secretary in support of the budget of the President for fiscal year 2021 and each fiscal year thereafter (as submitted under <ref href="/us/usc/t31/s1105">section 1105 of title 31, United States Code</ref>), a detailed budget display for the European Deterrence Initiative that includes the following information (regardless of whether the funding line is for overseas contingency operations):</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3efd0f43-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1243/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>With respect to procurement accounts—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3efd0f44-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1243/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>amounts displayed by account, budget activity, line number, line item, and line item title; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3efd0f45-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1243/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>a description of the requirements for each such amounts specific to the Initiative.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3efd0f46-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1243/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>With respect to research, development, test, and evaluation accounts—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3efd0f47-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1243/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>amounts displayed by account, budget activity, line number, program element, and program element title; and<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1658">133 STAT. 1658</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3efd0f48-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1243/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>a description of the requirements for each such amounts specific to the Initiative.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3efd0f49-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1243/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>With respect to operation and maintenance accounts—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3efd0f4a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1243/b/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>amounts displayed by account title, budget activity title, line number, and subactivity group title; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3efd0f4b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1243/b/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>a description of how such amounts will specifically be used.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3efd0f4c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1243/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><chapeau>With respect to military personnel accounts—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3efd0f4d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1243/b/4/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>amounts displayed by account, budget activity, budget subactivity, and budget subactivity title; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3efd0f4e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1243/b/4/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>a description of the requirements for each such amounts specific to the Initiative.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3efd0f4f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1243/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>With respect to each project under military construction accounts (including with respect to unspecified minor military construction and amounts for planning and design), the country, location, project title, and project amount by fiscal year.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3efd0f50-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1243/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3efd0f51-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s221">10 USC 221 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">End of Fiscal Year Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than November 30, 2020, and annually thereafter, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that contains—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3efd0f52-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1243/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3efd0f53-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Summary.</p></sidenote><content>a detailed summary of funds obligated for the European Deterrence Initiative for the preceding fiscal year; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3efd0f54-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1243/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>a detailed comparison of funds obligated for the European Deterrence Initiative for the preceding fiscal year to amounts requested for the Initiative for that fiscal year in the materials submitted to Congress by the Secretary in support of the budget of the President for that fiscal year as required by subsection (c), including with respect to each of the accounts described in paragraphs (1), (2), (3), (4), and (5) of subsection (b) and the information required under each such paragraph.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3efd0f55-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1243/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3efd0f56-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3efd0f57-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s221">10 USC 221 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Interim Briefing</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than March 30, 2021, and annually thereafter, the Secretary of Defense shall provide the congressional defense committees with an interim briefing on the status of all matters covered by the end of fiscal year report required by section (c).</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e74644" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1244" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1244">SEC. 1244. </num><heading>MODIFICATION AND EXTENSION OF UKRAINE SECURITY ASSISTANCE INITIATIVE.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3efd8488-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 1250 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (<ref href="/us/pl/114/92">Public Law 114–92</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/129/1068">129 Stat. 1068</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3efd8489-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1244/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (a), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>in coordination with the Secretary of State</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>with the concurrence of the Secretary of State</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3efd848a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1244/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in subsection (b)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3efd848b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1244/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="amend">amending</amendingAction> paragraph (11) to read as follows:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y3efd848c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="11">“(11) </num><content>Air defense and coastal defense radars, and systems to support effective command and control and integration of air defense and coastal defense capabilities.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3efd848d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1244/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> paragraphs (14) and (15) as paragraphs (15) and (16), respectively;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3efd848e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1244/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after paragraph (13) the following:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y3efd848f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="14">“(14) </num><content>Coastal defense and anti-ship missile systems.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3efd8490-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1244/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>in paragraph (15), as so redesignated, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>paragraphs (1) through (13)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>paragraphs (1) through (14)</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3efd8491-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1244/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>in subsection (c)—<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1659">133 STAT. 1659</page></chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3efd8492-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1244/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>50 percent of the funds available for fiscal year 2019 pursuant to subsection (f)(4)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>50 percent of the funds available for fiscal year 2020 pursuant to subsection (f)(5)</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3efdaba3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1244/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in paragraph (3), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>fiscal year 2019</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>fiscal year 2020</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3efdaba4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1244/3/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>in paragraph (5), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Of the funds available for fiscal year 2019 pursuant to subsection (f)(4)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Of the funds available for fiscal year 2020 pursuant to subsection (f)(5)</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3efdaba5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1244/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>in subsection (f), by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3efdaba6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><content>For fiscal year 2020, $300,000,000.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3efdaba7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1244/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>in subsection (h), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2021</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2022</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d159904e74804" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1245" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1245">SEC. 1245. </num><heading>LIMITATION ON TRANSFER OF F–35 AIRCRAFT TO TURKEY.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3efe6ef8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1245/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>None of the funds authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available for the Department of Defense may be used to do the following, and the Department may not otherwise do the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3efe9609-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1245/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Transfer, facilitate the transfer, or authorize the transfer of, any F–35 aircraft or related support equipment or parts to Turkey.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3efe960a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1245/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Transfer intellectual property, technical data, or material support necessary for, or related to, any maintenance or support of the F–35 aircraft necessary to establish Turkey’s indigenous F–35 capability.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3efe960b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1245/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Construct a storage facility for, or otherwise facilitate the storage in Turkey of, any F–35 aircraft transferred to Turkey.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3efe960c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1245/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Waiver</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3efe960d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1245/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3efe960e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Certification</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense, jointly with the Secretary of State, may waive the limitation under subsection (a) only if the Secretaries submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a written certification that contains a determination by the Secretaries, and any relevant documentation on which the determination is based, that the Government of Turkey, having previously accepted delivery of the S–400 air and missile defense system from the Russian Federation—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3efe960f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1245/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>no longer possesses the S–400 air and missile defense system or any other equipment, materials, or personnel associated with such system;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3efe9610-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1245/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>has provided credible assurances that the Government of Turkey will not in the future accept delivery of such system; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3efe9611-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1245/b/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>has not, since July 31, 2019, purchased or accepted delivery of defense equipment from the Russian Federation in addition to the S–400 air and missile defense system that would increase the risk of compromising the capabilities of the F–35 aircraft and its associated systems.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3efe9612-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1245/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Notice and wait requirement</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of State may not waive the limitation under subsection (a) until 90 days after the date on which the Secretaries submit the certification under paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3efe9613-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1245/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Sense of Congress</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>It is the sense of Congress that—<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1660">133 STAT. 1660</page></chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3efe9614-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1245/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Turkey’s possession of the S–400 air and missile defense system adversely affects the national security of Turkey, the United States, and all members of the North Atlantic Treaty Alliance;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3efe9615-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1245/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the United States offer of the Patriot air and missile defense system to Turkey constituted a viable alternative to Turkey’s acquisition of the S–400 air and missile defense system;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3efe9616-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1245/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>acceptance of the S–400 air and missible defense system by Turkey constitutes a significant transaction within the meaning of section 231(a) of the Countering Russian Influence in Europe and Eurasia Act of 2017 (<ref href="/us/usc/t22/s9525/a">22 U.S.C. 9525(a)</ref>); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3efe9617-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1245/c/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>the President should implement the Countering Russian Influence in Europe and Eurasia Act of 2017 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/44">Public Law 115–44</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/131/886">131 Stat. 886</ref>) by imposing and applying sanctions under section 235 of that Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t22/s9529">22 U.S.C. 9529</ref>) with respect to any individual or entity determined to have engaged in such significant transaction as if such person were a sanctioned person for purposes of such section.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3efe9618-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1245/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Expenditure</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3efe9619-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1245/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense is authorized—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3efe961a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1245/d/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>to fly up to 6 Turkish F–35 aircraft (tail numbers AT–1 thru AT–6) to a storage location in the United States; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3efe961b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1245/d/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>to induct these aircraft into a long-term storage condition.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3efe961c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1245/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Storage, plan, and disposition of aircraft and equipment</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense may expend up to $30,000,000 of funds authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2020 for the Department of Defense to conduct activities associated with storage, preservation, and developing a plan for the final disposition of such F–35 aircraft and Turkish F–35 aircraft equipment, including full mission simulators, helmet mounted display systems, air system maintenance trainer, and ancillary mission equipment, as a result of efforts taken by the United States to limit, reduce, or terminate Turkey’s status as a member of the F–35 Joint Strike Fighter cooperative program.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3efe961d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1245/d/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 90 days after the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall provide to the congressional defense committees a report outlining the long-term plan for the disposition of such assets, including options for recovery of costs from Turkey and for unilateral use of such assets by the Department of Defense.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3efe961e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1245/d/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3efe961f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Notification required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 15 days before any expenditure of funds in an amount of $15,000,000 or more pursuant to the authority described in paragraph (1), the Secretary shall provide to the congressional defense committees a written notification describing the activities to be conducted.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3efe9620-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1245/e" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Appropriate Committees of Congress Defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “<term>appropriate committees of Congress</term>” means—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3efe9621-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1245/e/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the congressional defense committees; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3efe9622-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1245/e/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1661">133 STAT. 1661</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e75002" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1246" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1246">SEC. 1246. </num><heading>BALTIC DEFENSE ASSESSMENT; EXTENSION AND MODIFICATION OF SECURITY ASSISTANCE FOR BALTIC COUNTRIES FOR JOINT PROGRAM FOR INTEROPERABILITY AND DETERRENCE AGAINST AGGRESSION.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3effa693-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1246/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3effa694-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Baltic Defense Assessment</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of State shall jointly conduct a comprehensive, multilateral assessment of the military requirements of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia to deter and resist aggression by Russia that—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3effa695-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1246/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>provides an assessment of past and current initiatives to improve the efficiency, effectiveness, readiness and interoperability of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia’s national defense capabilities; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3effa696-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1246/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>assesses the manner in which to achieve such improvements, including future resource requirements and recommendations, by undertaking activities in the following areas:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3effa697-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1246/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>Activities to increase the rotational and forward presence, improve the capabilities, and enhance the posture and response readiness of the United States or NATO forces in the Baltic region.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3effa698-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1246/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>Activities to improve air defense systems, including modern air-surveillance capabilities.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3effa699-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1246/a/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>Activities to improve counter-unmanned aerial system capabilities.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3effa69a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1246/a/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>Activities to improve command and control capabilities through increasing communications, technology, and intelligence capacity and coordination, including secure and hardened communications.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3effa69b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1246/a/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>Activities to improve intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3effa69c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1246/a/2/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>Activities to enhance maritime domain awareness.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3effa69d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1246/a/2/G" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">(G) </num><content>Activities to improve military and defense infrastructure, logistics, and access, particularly transport of military supplies and equipment.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3effa69e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1246/a/2/H" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="H">(H) </num><content>Investments to ammunition stocks and storage.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3effa69f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1246/a/2/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>Activities and training to enhance cyber security and electronic warfare capabilities.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3effcdb0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1246/a/2/J" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="J">(J) </num><content>Bilateral and multilateral training and exercises.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3effcdb1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1246/a/2/K" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="K">(K) </num><content>New and existing cost-sharing mechanisms with United States and NATO allies to reduce financial burden.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3effcdb2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1246/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of State jointly shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report, which shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex, that includes each of the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3effcdb3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1246/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>A report on the findings of the assessment conducted pursuant to subsection (a).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3effcdb4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1246/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3effcdb5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">List.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3effcdb6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3effcdb7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>A list of any recommendations resulting from such assessment.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3effcdb8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1246/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>An assessment of the resource requirements to achieve the objectives described in subsection (a)(1) with respect to the national defense capability of Baltic countries, including potential investments by host countries.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3effcdb9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1246/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3effcdba-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plan.</p></sidenote><chapeau>A plan for the United States to use appropriate security cooperation authorities or other authorities to—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3effcdbb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1246/b/4/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>facilitate relevant recommendations included in the list described in paragraph (2);<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1662">133 STAT. 1662</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3effcdbc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1246/b/4/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>expand joint training between the Armed Forces and the military of Lithuania, Latvia, or Estonia, including with the participation of other NATO allies; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3effcdbd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1246/b/4/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>support United States foreign military sales and other equipment transfers to Baltic countries, especially for the activities described in subparagraphs (A) through (I) of subsection (a)(2).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3effcdbe-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1246/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3effcdbf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">List.</p></sidenote><chapeau>A comprehensive list of authorities and funding sources used for security cooperation with the Baltic countries, including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3effcdc0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1246/b/5/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>a description of the funds made available and used to provide assistance through each authority, if any, during the last two years;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3effcdc1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1246/b/5/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>whether the authority to provide assistance pursuant to section 1279D of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (<ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2753">22 U.S.C. 2753 note</ref>) was used, and whether any alternative authorities exist under which the Secretary can provide such assistance; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3effcdc2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1246/b/5/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3effcdc3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>a determination whether any new authorities or funds are needed to achieve the objectives described in subsection (a)(1).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3effcdc4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1246/c" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Modification of Security Assistance Authorities</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (c) of section 1279D of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (<ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2753">22 U.S.C. 2753 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after paragraph (4) the following:<quotedContent><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3effcdc5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><content>Command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (C4ISR) equipment.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3effcdc6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1246/d" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Funding</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subsection (f) of such section 1279D <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3effcdc7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1246/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in paragraph (2), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>$100,000,000</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>$125,000,000</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3effcdc8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1246/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3effcdc9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Matching amount</inline>.—</heading><content>The amount of assistance provided under subsection (a) for procurement described in subsection (b) may not exceed the aggregate amount contributed to such procurement by the Baltic nations.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3effcdca-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1246/e" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Extension</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (g) of such section 1279D <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2020</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2021</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3effcdcb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1246/f" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3effcdcc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Definition.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Appropriate Congressional Committees</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “<term>appropriate congressional committees</term>” means—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3effcdcd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1246/f/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Select Committee on Intelligence, and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3effcdce-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1246/f/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e75286" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1247" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1247">SEC. 1247. </num><heading>EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY FOR AND REPORT ON TRAINING FOR EASTERN EUROPEAN NATIONAL SECURITY FORCES IN THE COURSE OF MULTILATERAL EXERCISES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f0042ff-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1247/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Extension</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subsection (h) of section 1251 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (<ref href="/us/usc/t10/s333">10 U.S.C. 333 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f004300-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1247/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in the first sentence, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2020</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2021</quotedText>”; and<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1663">133 STAT. 1663</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f004301-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1247/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in the second sentence, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>for for the period beginning on October 1, 2015, and ending on December 31, 2020</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>for the period beginning on October 1, 2015, and ending on December 31, 2021</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f004302-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1247/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f004303-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1247/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f004304-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Commander of United States European Command, shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the authority for training Eastern European national security forces in the course of multilateral exercises under the authority of such section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f004305-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1247/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Matters to be included</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report required by paragraph (1) shall include the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f004306-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1247/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>For each recipient country, a description of—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f004307-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1247/b/2/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>the training provided pursuant to such authority beginning in fiscal year 2016; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f004308-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1247/b/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>payments of incremental expenses incurred by the country as the direct result of such training.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f004309-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1247/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>A description of the elements of the U.S. European Command theater campaign plan advanced by such authority.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f00430a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1247/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f00430b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment whether the training and payment of the incremental expenses incurred by each recipient country as the direct result of participation in such training could be provided pursuant to other training or security cooperation authorities of the Department of Defense.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f00430c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1247/b/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f00430d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f00430e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>Any recommendations of the Secretary of Defense regarding such authority.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f00430f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1247/b/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>Any other matter the Secretary of Defense considers appropriate.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e75406" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1248" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1248">SEC. 1248. </num><heading>EXTENSION AND MODIFICATION OF NATO SPECIAL OPERATIONS HEADQUARTERS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f009130-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1248/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (a) of section 1244 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (<ref href="/us/pl/111/84">Public Law 111–84</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/123/2541">123 Stat. 2541</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>2020</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>2024</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f009131-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1248/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Repeal of Certification; Limitation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Such section <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f009132-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1248/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> subsection (c); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f009133-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1248/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after subsection (b) the following new subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f00b844-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f00b845-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reports.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Of the amounts made available under subsection (a) for fiscal year 2020, not more than 90 percent of such amounts may be obligated or expended until the Secretary of Defense, acting through the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low Intensity Conflict, submits to the congressional defense committees a report on the decision to realign responsibilities for overseeing and supporting NSHQ from U.S. Special Operations Command to U.S. European Command, including—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f00b846-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>a justification and description of the impact of such realignment; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f00b847-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>a description of how such realignment will strengthen the role of the NSHQ in fostering special operations capabilities within NATO.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1664">133 STAT. 1664</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f00b848-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1248/c" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Such section, as so amended, is further amended by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f00df59-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than March 1 of each year until 2024, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives a report regarding support for the NSHQ. Each report shall include the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f00df5a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>The total amount of funding provided by the United States and other NATO nations to the NSHQ for operating costs of the NSHQ.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f00df5b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>A description of the activities carried out with such funding, including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f00df5c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>the amount of funding allocated for each such activity;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f00df5d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>the extent to which other NATO nations participate in each such activity;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f00df5e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>the extent to which each such activity is carried out in coordination or cooperation with the Joint Special Operations University;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f00df5f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>the extent to which each such activity is carried out in relation to other security cooperation activities, exercises, or operations of the Department of Defense;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f00df60-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><content>the extent to which each such activity is designed to meet the purposes set forth in paragraphs (1) through (5) of subsection (b); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f00df61-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">“(F) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f00df62-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>an assessment of the extent to which each such activity will promote the mission of the NSHQ.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f00df63-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>Other contributions, financial or in kind, provided by the United States and other NATO nations in support of the NSHQ.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f00df64-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>Any other matters that the Secretary of Defense considers appropriate.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e75571" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1249" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1249">SEC. 1249. </num><heading>NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY ORGANIZATION JOINT FORCE COMMAND.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f010675-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1249/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch138/schII">Subchapter II of chapter 138 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new section:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y3f012d86-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658165"><num class="fontsize12" value="2350n">“§ 2350n</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f012d87-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2350n">10 USC 2350n</ref>.</p></sidenote> North Atlantic Treaty Organization Joint Force Command</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f012d88-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall authorize the establishment of, and the participation by members of the armed forces in, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Joint Force Command (in this section referred to as the ‘Joint Force Command’), to be established in the United States.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f012d89-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Use of Department of Defense Facilities and Equipment</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may use facilities and equipment of the Department of Defense to support the Joint Force Command.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f012d8a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Availability of Funds</inline>.—</heading><content>Amounts authorized to be appropriated to the Department of Defense shall be available to carry out the purposes of this section.”</content></subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f012d8b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1249/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch138/schII">subchapter II of chapter 138 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f012d8c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2350a">10 USC 2350a</ref> prec.<?GPOvSpace 04?></p></sidenote> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“2350n. </designator> <label>North Atlantic Treaty Organization Joint Force Command.”.</label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent><page identifier="/us/stat/133/1665">133 STAT. 1665</page></content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e75670" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1250" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1250">SEC. 1250. </num><heading>REPORT ON NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY ORGANIZATION READINESS INITIATIVE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f01549d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1250/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f01549e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than October 1, 2020, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Readiness Initiative, which shall include assessments of the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f01549f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1250/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The number of units North Atlantic Treaty Organization allies have pledged against the benchmark to provide an additional 30 air attack squadrons, 30 naval combat vessels, and 30 mechanized battalions ready to fight in not more than 30 days.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0154a0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1250/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f0154a1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Procedure.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f0154a2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Certification.</p></sidenote><content>The procedure by which the North Atlantic Treaty Organization certifies, reports, and ensures that the Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR) maintains a detailed understanding of the readiness of the forces described in paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0154a3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1250/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f0154a4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plan.</p></sidenote><content>The North Atlantic Treaty Organization plan to maintain the readiness of such forces in future years.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f0154a5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1250/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Form</inline>.—</heading><content>The report required by subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e75720" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1250A" style="-uslm-lc:I658145"><num class="fontsize12" value="1250A">SEC. 1250A. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f017bb6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2373">22 USC 2373 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>REPEAL OF PROHIBITION ON TRANSFER OF ARTICLES ON THE UNITED STATES MUNITIONS LIST TO THE REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f0217f7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1250A/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Sense of Congress</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>It is the sense of Congress that—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0217f8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1250A/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>allowing for the export, re-export or transfer of arms subject to the United States Munitions List (<ref href="/us/cfr/t22/pt121">part 121 of title 22, Code of Federal Regulations</ref>) to the Republic of Cyprus would advance United States security interests in Europe by helping to reduce the dependence of the Government of the Republic of Cyprus on other countries, including countries that pose challenges to United States interests around the world, for defense-related materiel; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0217f9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1250A/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>it is in the interest of the United States to continue to support United Nations-facilitated efforts toward a comprehensive solution to the division of Cyprus.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f0217fa-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1250A/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Modification of Prohibition</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 620C(e) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (<ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2373/e">22 U.S.C. 2373(e)</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0217fb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1250A/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Any agreement</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Except as provided in paragraph (3), any agreement</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0217fc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1250A/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f0217fd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>The requirement under paragraph (1) shall not apply to any sale or other provision of any defense article or defense service to Cyprus if the end-user of such defense article or defense service is the Government of the Republic of Cyprus.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f0217fe-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1250A/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exclusion of the Government of the Republic of Cyprus From Certain Related Regulations</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0217ff-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1250A/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subject to subsection (d) and except as provided in paragraph (2), beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall not apply a policy of denial for exports, re-exports, or transfers of defense articles and defense services destined for or originating in the Republic of Cyprus if—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f021800-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1250A/c/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the request is made by or on behalf of the Government of the Republic of Cyprus; and<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1666">133 STAT. 1666</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f021801-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1250A/c/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the end-user of such defense articles or defense services is the Government of the Republic of Cyprus.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f021802-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1250A/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exception</inline>.—</heading><content>This exclusion shall not apply to any denial based upon credible human rights concerns.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f021803-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1250A/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitations on the Transfer of Articles on the United States Munitions List to the Republic of Cyprus</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f021804-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1250A/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The policy of denial for exports, re-exports, or transfers of defense articles on the United States Munitions List to the Republic of Cyprus shall remain in place unless the President determines and certifies to the appropriate congressional committees not less than annually that—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f021805-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1250A/d/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the Government of the Republic of Cyprus is continuing to cooperate with the United States Government in efforts to implement reforms on anti-money laundering regulations and financial regulatory oversight; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f021806-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1250A/d/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the Government of the Republic of Cyprus has made and is continuing to take the steps necessary to deny Russian military vessels access to ports for refueling and servicing.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f021807-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1250A/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f021808-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">President.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Waiver</inline>.—</heading><content>The President may waive the limitations contained in this subsection for one fiscal year if the President determines that it is essential to the national security interests of the United States to do so.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f021809-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1250A/d/3" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Appropriate congressional committees defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “<term>appropriate congressional committees</term>” means—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f02180a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1250A/d/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f02180b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stE/s1250A/d/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d159904e75895" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="F">Subtitle F—</num><heading>Matters Relating to the Indo-Pacific Region</heading> <section id="d159904e75900" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1251" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1251">SEC. 1251. </num><heading>MODIFICATION OF INDO-PACIFIC MARITIME SECURITY INITIATIVE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f028d3c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1251/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Types of Assistance and Training</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (c)(2)(A) of section 1263 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (<ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2282">10 U.S.C. 2282 note</ref>)<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f028d3d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s333">10 USC 333 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the law of armed conflict, the rule of law, and</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>respect for</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f028d3e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1251/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Notice to Congress on Assistance and Training</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subsection (g)(1) of such section <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f02b44f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1251/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in subparagraph (A), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> at the end before the period the following: “<quotedText>, the specific unit or units whose capacity to engage in activities under a program of assistance or training to be provided under subsection (a) will be built under the program, and the amount, type, and purpose of the support to be provided</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f02b450-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1251/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subparagraph (F) as subparagraph (J); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f02b451-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1251/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after subparagraph (E) the following new subparagraphs:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f02b452-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">“(F) </num><content>Information, including the amount, type, and purpose, on assistance and training provided under subsection (a) during the three preceding fiscal years, if applicable.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1667">133 STAT. 1667</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f02b453-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">“(G) </num><content>A description of the elements of the theater campaign plan of the geographic combatant command concerned and the interagency integrated country strategy that will be advanced by the assistance and training provided under subsection (a).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f02b454-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="H">“(H) </num><chapeau>A description of whether assistance and training provided under subsection (a) could be provided pursuant to—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f02b455-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s333">section 333 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, or other security cooperation authorities of the Department of Defense; or</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f02b456-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>security cooperation authorities of the Department of State.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f02b457-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>An identification of each such authority described in subparagraph (H).”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f02b458-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1251/c" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Monitoring Reports</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Such section <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f02b459-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1251/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsection (h) as subsection (j); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f02b45a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1251/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after subsection (g) the following new subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f03027b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="h">“(h) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Monitoring Reports</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f03027c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than March 1, 2020, and annually thereafter, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report setting forth, for the preceding calendar year, the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f03027d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f03027e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><chapeau>An assessment, by recipient foreign country, of—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f03027f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>the country’s capabilities relating to maritime security and maritime domain awareness;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f030280-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the country’s capability enhancement priorities, including how such priorities relate to the theater campaign strategy, country plan, and theater campaign plan relating to maritime security and maritime domain awareness;</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f030281-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>A discussion, by recipient foreign country, of—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f030282-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>priority capabilities that the Department of Defense plans to enhance under the authority under subsection (a) and priority capabilities the Department plans to enhance under separate United States security cooperation and security assistance authorities; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f030283-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the anticipated timeline for assistance and training for each such capability.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f030284-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>Information, by recipient foreign country, on the status of funds allocated for assistance and training provided under subsection (a), including funds allocated but not yet obligated or expended.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f030285-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>Information, by recipient foreign country, on the delivery and use of assistance and training provided under subsection (a).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f030286-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><content>Information, by recipient foreign country, on the timeliness of the provision of assistance and training under subsection (a) as compared to the timeliness of the provision of assistance and training previously provided to the foreign country under subsection (a).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f032997-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">“(F) </num><content>A description of the reasons the Department of Defense chose to utilize the authority for assistance and training under subsection (a) in the preceding calendar year.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1668">133 STAT. 1668</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f032998-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">“(G) </num><content>An explanation of any impediments to timely obligation or expenditure of funds allocated for assistance and training under subsection (a) or any significant delay in the delivery of such assistance and training.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f032999-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Appropriate committees of congress defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this subsection, the term ‘<term>appropriate committees of Congress</term>’ has the meaning given the term in subsection (g)(2).”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f03299a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1251/d" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>Such section, as so amended, is further amended by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after subsection (h), as added by subsection (c)(2), the following:<quotedContent><clause class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f03299b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>The provision of assistance and training pursuant to a program under subsection (a) shall be subject to the provisions of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s383">section 383 of title 10, United States Code</ref>.”</content></clause> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e76157" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1252" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1252">SEC. 1252. </num><heading>EXPANSION OF INDO-PACIFIC MARITIME SECURITY INITIATIVE AND LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f039ecc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1252/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Expansion of Recipient Countries</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (b) of section 1263 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (<ref href="/us/usc/t10/s333">10 U.S.C. 333 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraphs:<quotedContent><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f03eced-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">“(8) </num><content>The Federated States of Micronesia.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f03ecee-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">“(9) </num><content>The Independent State of Samoa.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f03ecef-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="10">“(10) </num><content>The Kingdom of Tonga.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f03ecf0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="11">“(11) </num><content>Papua New Guinea.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f03ecf1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="12">“(12) </num><content>The Republic of Fiji.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f03ecf2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="13">“(13) </num><content>The Republic of Kiribati.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f03ecf3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="14">“(14) </num><content>The Republic of the Marshall Islands.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f03ecf4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="15">“(15) </num><content>The Republic of Nauru.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f03ecf5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="16">“(16) </num><content>The Republic of Palau.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f03ecf6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="17">“(17) </num><content>The Republic of Vanuatu.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f03ecf7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="18">“(18) </num><content>The Solomon Islands.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f03ecf8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="19">“(19) </num><content>Tuvalu.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f03ecf9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1252/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on Use of Funds</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f03ecfa-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1252/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f03ecfb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reports.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>None of the funds authorized to be appropriated for the Indo-Pacific Maritime Security Initiative under such section may be obligated or expended to provide training or assistance to a recipient country described in any of paragraphs (8) through (19) of subsection (b) of such section until the date on which the Secretary of Defense, with the concurrence of the Secretary of State, submits to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on security cooperation with and security assistance to such countries.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f03ecfc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1252/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report referred to in paragraph (1) shall include the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f03ecfd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1252/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>An identification of elements of the theater campaign plan of the geographic combatant command concerned and the interagency integrated country strategy that will be advanced by expansion of security cooperation and assistance programs and activities to such recipient countries.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f03ecfe-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1252/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f03ecff-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment of the capabilities, and a description of the capability enhancement priorities, of each such country.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f03ed00-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1252/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>A description of the manner in which United States security cooperation and assistance authorities, including assistance provided pursuant to other security cooperation <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1669">133 STAT. 1669</page> authorities of the Department of Defense or security assistance authorities of the Department of State, may be used to enhance the priority capabilities of each such country.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f03ed01-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1252/b/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>A description, as appropriate, of the manner in which the Secretary of Defense, together with the Secretary of State, shall ensure that security cooperation with and security assistance to such countries complement regional engagement efforts undertaken by United States allies, including the Pacific Step-Up efforts of the Government of Australia and the “Pacific Reset” efforts of the Government of New Zealand.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f03ed02-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1252/b/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>A description of absorption capacity and sustainability issues for each such country and a plan to resolve such issues.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f03ed03-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1252/b/2/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>An identification of the estimated annual cost for such assistance and training for fiscal years 2020 through 2025.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f03ed04-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1252/c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Appropriate Committees of Congress Defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “<term>appropriate committees of Congress</term>” means—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f03ed05-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1252/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the congressional defense committees;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f03ed06-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1252/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs of the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f03ed07-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1252/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs of the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e76335" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1253" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1253">SEC. 1253. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f03ed08-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p></sidenote><heading>REPORT ON RESOURCING UNITED STATES DEFENSE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE INDO-PACIFIC REGION AND STUDY ON COMPETITIVE STRATEGIES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f054c99-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1253/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report Required</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f054c9a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1253/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f054c9b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time periods.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than March 15, 2020, the Commander of United States Indo-Pacific Command shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing the independent assessment of the Commander with respect to the activities and resources required, for fiscal years 2022 through 2026, to achieve the following objectives:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f054c9c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1253/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>The implementation of the National Defense Strategy with respect to the Indo-Pacific region.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f054c9d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1253/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>The maintenance or restoration of the comparative military advantage of the United States with respect to the People’s Republic of China.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f054c9e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1253/a/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>The reduction of the risk of executing contingency plans of the Department of Defense.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f054c9f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1253/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Matters to be included</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report required under paragraph (1) shall include the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f054ca0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1253/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>A description of the intended force structure and posture of assigned and allocated forces within the area of responsibility of United States Indo-Pacific Command for fiscal year 2026 to achieve the objectives described in paragraph (1).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f054ca1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1253/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>An assessment of capabilities requirements to achieve such objectives.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f054ca2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1253/a/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>An assessment of logistics requirements, including personnel, equipment, supplies, storage, and maintenance needs to achieve such objectives.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1670">133 STAT. 1670</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f054ca3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1253/a/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>An identification of required infrastructure and military construction investments to achieve such objectives.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f054ca4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1253/a/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>An assessment of security cooperation activities or resources required to achieve such objectives.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f054ca5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1253/a/2/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F)</num><clause class="inline" id="y3f054ca6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1253/a/2/F/i"><num value="i">(i) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f054ca7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plan.</p></sidenote><chapeau>A plan to fully resource United States force posture and capabilities, including—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y3f054ca8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1253/a/2/F/i/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f054ca9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Cost estimates.</p></sidenote><chapeau>a detailed assessment of the resources necessary to address the elements described in subparagraphs (A) through (E), including specific cost estimates for recommended investments or projects—</chapeau><item class="fontsize10" id="y3f054caa-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1253/a/2/F/i/I/aa" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="aa">(aa) </num><content>to increase joint force lethality;</content></item> <item class="fontsize10" id="y3f054cab-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1253/a/2/F/i/I/bb" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="bb">(bb) </num><content>to enhance force design and posture;</content></item> <item class="fontsize10" id="y3f054cac-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1253/a/2/F/i/I/cc" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="cc">(cc) </num><content>to support a robust exercise, experimentation, and innovation program; and</content></item> <item class="fontsize10" id="y3f054cad-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1253/a/2/F/i/I/dd" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="dd">(dd) </num><content>to strengthen cooperation with allies and partners; and</content></item> </subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y3f054cae-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1253/a/2/F/i/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f054caf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Timeline.</p></sidenote><content>a detailed timeline to achieve the intended force structure and posture described in subparagraph (A).</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3f054cb0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1253/a/2/F/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau>The specific cost estimates required by clause (i)(I) shall, to the maximum extent practicable, include the following:</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y3f054cb1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1253/a/2/F/ii/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><chapeau>With respect to procurement accounts—</chapeau><item class="fontsize10" id="y3f054cb2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1253/a/2/F/ii/I/aa" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="aa">(aa) </num><content>amounts displayed by account, budget activity, line number, line item, and line item title; and</content></item> <item class="fontsize10" id="y3f054cb3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1253/a/2/F/ii/I/bb" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="bb">(bb) </num><content>a description of the requirements for each such amount.</content></item> </subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y3f054cb4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1253/a/2/F/ii/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><chapeau>With respect to research, development, test, and evaluation accounts—</chapeau><item class="fontsize10" id="y3f054cb5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1253/a/2/F/ii/II/aa" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="aa">(aa) </num><content>amounts displayed by account, budget activity, line number, program element, and program element title; and</content></item> <item class="fontsize10" id="y3f054cb6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1253/a/2/F/ii/II/bb" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="bb">(bb) </num><content>a description of the requirements for each such amount.</content></item> </subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y3f054cb7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1253/a/2/F/ii/III" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="III">(III) </num><chapeau>With respect to operation and maintenance accounts—</chapeau><item class="fontsize10" id="y3f054cb8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1253/a/2/F/ii/III/aa" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="aa">(aa) </num><content>amounts displayed by account title, budget activity title, line number, and subactivity group title; and</content></item> <item class="fontsize10" id="y3f054cb9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1253/a/2/F/ii/III/bb" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="bb">(bb) </num><content>a description of the specific manner in which each such amount would be used.</content></item> </subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y3f054cba-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1253/a/2/F/ii/IV" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="IV">(IV) </num><chapeau>With respect to military personnel accounts—</chapeau><item class="fontsize10" id="y3f054cbb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1253/a/2/F/ii/IV/aa" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="aa">(aa) </num><content>amounts displayed by account, budget activity, budget subactivity, and budget subactivity title; and</content></item> <item class="fontsize10" id="y3f054cbc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1253/a/2/F/ii/IV/bb" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="bb">(bb) </num><content>a description of the requirements for each such amount.</content></item> </subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y3f054cbd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1253/a/2/F/ii/V" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="V">(V) </num><content>With respect to each project under military construction accounts (including unspecified minor military construction and amounts for planning and design), the country, location, project title, and project amount for each fiscal year.</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y3f054cbe-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1253/a/2/F/ii/VI" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="VI">(VI) </num><content>With respect to any expenditure or proposed appropriation not described in subclause (I) through (V), a level of detail equivalent or greater than the <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1671">133 STAT. 1671</page> level of detail provided in the future-years defense program submitted pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s221/a">section 221(a) of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f054cbf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1253/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Form</inline>.—</heading><content>The report required under paragraph (1) may be submitted in classified form, but shall include an unclassified summary.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f054cc0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1253/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Availability</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than March 15, 2020, the Commander of United States Indo-Pacific Command shall make the report available to the Secretary of Defense, the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller), the Director of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Secretaries of the military departments, and the chiefs of staff of each military service.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f054cc1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1253/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefings Required</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f054cc2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1253/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Initial briefing</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than April 15, 2020, the Secretary of Defense (acting through the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller), and the Director of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation) and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff shall provide to the congressional defense committees a joint briefing, and any written comments the Secretary of Defense and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff consider necessary, with respect to their assessments of the report submitted under subsection (a), including their assessments of the feasibility and advisability of the plan required by paragraph (2)(F) of that subsection.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f054cc3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1253/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Subsequent briefing</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than April 30, 2020, the Secretary of the Air Force, the Secretary of the Army, and the Secretary of the Navy shall provide to the congressional defense committees a joint briefing, and documents as appropriate, with respect to their assessments of the report submitted under subsection (a), including their assessments of the feasibility and advisability of the plan required by paragraph (2)(F) of that subsection.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f054cc4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1253/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Study on Competitive Strategies With Respect to the People’s Republic of China</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f054cc5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1253/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense, acting through the Director of the Office of Net Assessment, shall conduct a study on not fewer than three possible long-term competitive strategies with respect to the People’s Republic of China that focuses on the identification of opportunities to shape strategic competition to the advantage of the United States.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f054cc6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1253/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees the results of the study required under paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e76617" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1254" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1254">SEC. 1254. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f054cc7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f054cc8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Certification.</p></sidenote><heading>LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS TO REDUCE THE TOTAL NUMBER OF MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES SERVING ON ACTIVE DUTY WHO ARE DEPLOYED TO SOUTH KOREA.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3f0573d9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act may be used to reduce the total number of members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty who are deployed to South Korea below 28,500 until 90 days after the date on which the Secretary of Defense certifies to the congressional defense committees the following:<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1672">133 STAT. 1672</page></chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0573da-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1254/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Such a reduction is in the national security interest of the United States and will not significantly undermine the security of United States allies in the region.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0573db-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1254/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f0573dc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><content>The Secretary has appropriately consulted with allies of the United States, including South Korea and Japan, regarding such a reduction.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d159904e76645" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1255" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1255">SEC. 1255. </num><heading>REPORT ON DIRECT, INDIRECT, AND BURDEN-SHARING CONTRIBUTIONS OF JAPAN AND SOUTH KOREA.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f065e3d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1255/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than the date agreed to in accordance with subsection (e)(2), the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the direct, indirect, and burden-sharing contributions of Japan and South Korea to support overseas military installations of the United States and United States Armed Forces deployed to or permanently stationed in Japan and South Korea, respectively.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f065e3e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1255/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report required by subsection (a) shall include the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f065e3f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1255/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The benefits to United States national security and regional security derived from the forward presence of the Armed Forces in the Indo-Pacific region, including Japan and South Korea.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f065e40-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1255/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>For calendar year 2016 and each subsequent calendar year, the overall cost for the presence of the Armed Forces in Japan and South Korea and the breakdown of such costs between the United States and the respective host nations.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f065e41-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1255/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>For calendar year 2016 and each subsequent calendar year, a description of the one-time and recurring costs associated with the presence of the Armed Forces in Japan and South Korea, including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f065e42-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1255/b/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>costs to relocate the Armed Forces within Japan and South Korea and to realign the Armed Forces from Japan and South Korea;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f065e43-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1255/b/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>military personnel costs;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f065e44-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1255/b/3/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>operation and maintenance costs; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f065e45-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1255/b/3/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>military construction costs.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f065e46-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1255/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><chapeau>A description of direct, indirect, and burden-sharing contributions of Japan and South Korea, including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f065e47-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1255/b/4/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>contributions for labor costs associated with the presence of the Armed Forces;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f065e48-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1255/b/4/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>contributions to military construction projects of the Department of Defense, including planning, design, environmental reviews, construction, construction management costs, rents on privately-owned land, facilities, labor, utilities, and vicinity improvements;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f065e49-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1255/b/4/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>contributions such as loan guarantees on public-private venture housing and payment-in-kind for facilities returned to Japan and South Korea;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f065e4a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1255/b/4/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>contributions accepted for labor, logistics, utilities, facilities, and any other purpose; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f065e4b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1255/b/4/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>other contributions, such as Camp Humphreys and the Futenma Replacement Facility, as determined appropriate by the Comptroller General.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f065e4c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1255/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>The methodology and accounting procedures used to measure and track direct, indirect, and burden-sharing contributions made by Japan and South Korea.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1673">133 STAT. 1673</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f065e4d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1255/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f065e4e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Description of Contributions in United States Dollars</inline>.—</heading><content>The report required by subsection (a) shall describe the direct, indirect, and burden-sharing contributions of Japan and South Korea in United States dollars and shall specify the exchange rates used to determine the United States dollar value of such contributions.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f065e4f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1255/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Form</inline>.—</heading><content>The report required by subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form without any designation relating to dissemination control, but may contain a classified annex.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f065e50-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1255/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f065e51-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than March 2, 2020, the Comptroller General shall provide to the appropriate congressional committees an interim briefing—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f065e52-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1255/e/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>on the status of the report and initial findings; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f065e53-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1255/e/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>to agree on the date on which to submit the report required by subsection (a).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f065e54-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1255/f" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Support From the Department of Defense</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall provide the Comptroller General with timely access to the appropriate information, data, and analyses necessary to fulfill the requirement under subsection (a) in a timely, thorough, and independent manner.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f065e55-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1255/g" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">(g) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “<term>appropriate congressional committees</term>” means—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f065e56-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1255/g/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the congressional defense committees; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f065e57-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1255/g/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e76814" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1256" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1256">SEC. 1256. </num><heading>SENSE OF CONGRESS ON SECURITY COMMITMENTS TO THE GOVERNMENTS OF JAPAN AND THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA AND TRILATERAL COOPERATION AMONG THE UNITED STATES, JAPAN, AND THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3f06d288-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  It is the sense of Congress that—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f06d289-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1256/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>the United States remains committed to its alliances with Japan and the Republic of Korea, which are—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f06d28a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1256/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>essential to the peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f06d28b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1256/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>based on the shared values of democracy, the rule of law, free and open markets, and respect for human rights;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f06d28c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1256/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>cooperation among the United States, Japan, and the Republic of Korea is essential for confronting regional and global challenges, including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f06d28d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1256/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>preventing the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f06d28e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1256/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>combating piracy;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f06d28f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1256/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>assisting victims of conflict and disaster worldwide;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f06d290-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1256/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>protecting maritime security; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f06d291-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1256/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>ensuring freedom of navigation, commerce, and overflight in the Indo-Pacific region;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f06d292-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1256/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>the United States, Japan, and the Republic of Korea share deep concern that the nuclear and ballistic missile programs, the conventional military capabilities, and the chemical and biological weapons programs of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, together with the long history of aggression and provocation by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1674">133 STAT. 1674</page> pose grave threats to peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula and in the Indo-Pacific region;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f06d293-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1256/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>the United States views security cooperation between Japan and the Republic of Korea as essential to maintaining peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region, promoting mutual interests, and addressing shared concerns;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f06d294-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1256/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>the bilateral military intelligence-sharing pact between Japan and the Republic of Korea, signed on November 23, 2016, and the trilateral intelligence sharing agreement among the United States, Japan, and the Republic of Korea, signed on December 29, 2015, are critical to security in the Indo-Pacific region and should be maintained; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f06d295-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1256/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><chapeau>recognizing that the security of the United States, Japan, and the Republic of Korea are intertwined by common threats, including from the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, the United States strongly encourages—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f06d296-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1256/6/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>strengthened bilateral security ties between Japan and the Republic of Korea; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f06d297-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1256/6/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>deeper trilateral defense coordination and cooperation, including through expanded exercises, training, senior-level exchanges, and information sharing.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </section> <section id="d159904e76901" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1257" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1257">SEC. 1257. </num><heading>SENSE OF CONGRESS ON NORTH KOREA.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3f0747c8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  It is the sense of Congress that—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0747c9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1257/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>diplomacy, economic sanctions, and credible deterrence are essential to address North Korea’s illicit weapons of mass destruction program and the conventional threat that North Korea poses to United States forces on the Korean Peninsula and to United States allies in the region;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0747ca-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1257/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>North Korea’s recent missile tests are destabilizing, increase regional tensions, and run counter to the spirit of diplomatic negotiations;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0747cb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1257/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>every effort should be made to deter actions by North Korea that could lead to a military confrontation, which would pose extreme risks to—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0747cc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1257/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>United States military personnel;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0747cd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1257/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>noncombatants, including United States citizens and citizens of United States allies; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0747ce-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1257/3/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>regional security;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0747cf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1257/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>a sustained and credible diplomatic process based on concrete measures to achieve the denuclearization of North Korea and an eventual end to the Korean War should be pursued;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0747d0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1257/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>continued actions by North Korea that run counter to diplomatic negotiations call into question North Korea’s intentions and commitment to a diplomatic solution; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0747d1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1257/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>until such time as North Korea no longer poses a threat to the United States or United States allies, the United States should, in concert with such allies, continue to deter North Korea through credible defense and deterrence posture.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d159904e76954" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1258" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1258">SEC. 1258. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f0747d2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s1971">22 USC 1971 note</ref> prec.</p></sidenote><heading>STATEMENT OF POLICY AND SENSE OF CONGRESS ON, AND STRATEGY TO FULFILL OBLIGATIONS UNDER, MUTUAL DEFENSE TREATY WITH THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f085943-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1258/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Statement of Policy</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>It is the policy of the United States that—<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1675">133 STAT. 1675</page></chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f085944-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1258/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>while the United States has long adopted an approach that takes no position on the ultimate disposition of the disputed sovereignty claims in the South China Sea, disputing states should—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f085945-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1258/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>resolve their disputes peacefully without the threat or use of force; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f085946-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1258/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>ensure that their maritime claims are consistent with international law; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f085947-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1258/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>an armed attack on the armed forces, public vessels, or aircraft of the Republic of the Philippines in the Pacific, including the South China Sea, would trigger the mutual defense obligations of the United States under Article IV of the Mutual Defense Treaty “to meet common dangers in accordance with its constitutional processes”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f085948-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1258/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Sense of Congress</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>It is the sense of Congress that the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Defense should—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f085949-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1258/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>affirm the commitment of the United States to the Mutual Defense Treaty;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f08594a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1258/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>preserve and strengthen the military alliance of the United States with the Republic of the Philippines;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f08594b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1258/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>prioritize efforts to develop a shared understanding of alliance commitments and defense planning; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f08594c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1258/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>provide appropriate support to the Republic of the Philippines to strengthen the self-defense capabilities of the Republic of the Philippines, particularly in the maritime domain.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f08594d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1258/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Strategy Required</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f08594e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1258/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f08594f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f085950-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reports.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of State, shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report that sets forth the strategy of the Department of Defense for achieving the objectives described in subsection (b).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f088061-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1258/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements of strategy</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The strategy required by paragraph (1) shall include the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f088062-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1258/c/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>A description of the national security interests and objectives of the United States furthered by the Mutual Defense Treaty.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f088063-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1258/c/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>A description of the regional security environment, including—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f088064-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1258/c/2/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f088065-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>an assessment of threats to both the United States and the Republic of the Philippines national security interests in the region and the role of the Department in addressing such threats;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f088066-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1258/c/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>a description of the strategic security challenges that are detrimental to regional peace and global stability, including challenges posed by the People’s Republic of China, violent extremist organizations, and natural disasters; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f088067-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1258/c/2/B/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><chapeau>a description of each violent extremist organization that presents a threat to the Republic of the Philippines, including, with respect to each such organization—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y3f088068-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1258/c/2/B/iii/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>the primary objectives of the organization;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y3f088069-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1258/c/2/B/iii/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f08806a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><chapeau>an assessment of—</chapeau><item class="fontsize10" id="y3f08806b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1258/c/2/B/iii/II/aa" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="aa">(aa) </num><content>the capacity and capability of the organization;<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1676">133 STAT. 1676</page></content></item> <item class="fontsize10" id="y3f08806c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1258/c/2/B/iii/II/bb" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="bb">(bb) </num><content>the transnational threat posed by the organization;</content></item> <item class="fontsize10" id="y3f08806d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1258/c/2/B/iii/II/cc" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="cc">(cc) </num><content>recent trends in the capability and influence of the organization;</content></item> <item class="fontsize10" id="y3f08806e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1258/c/2/B/iii/II/dd" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="dd">(dd) </num><content>the potential for the organization to reconstitute, expand, or otherwise pose a significant transnational threat; and</content></item> <item class="fontsize10" id="y3f08806f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1258/c/2/B/iii/II/ee" style="-uslm-lc:I658130"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ee">(ee) </num><content>the conditions that contribute to efforts of the organization to reconstitute, expand, or pose such a threat; and</content></item> </subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y3f088070-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1258/c/2/B/iii/III" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="III">(III) </num><content>a description of the metrics used to assess the capability and influence of the organization.</content></subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f088071-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1258/c/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau>A description of Department objectives with the Republic of the Philippines, including—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f088072-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1258/c/2/C/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>the benchmarks for assessing progress towards such objectives; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f088073-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1258/c/2/C/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau>the Department strategy to achieve such objectives, including through—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y3f088074-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1258/c/2/C/ii/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>defense cooperation;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y3f088075-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1258/c/2/C/ii/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><content>use of security cooperation authorities; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y3f088076-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1258/c/2/C/ii/III" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="III">(III) </num><content>other support or activities in the Republic of the Philippines.</content></subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f088077-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1258/c/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f088078-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Review.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f088079-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Criteria.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f08807a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>An identification of all current and planned Department resources, programs, and activities to support the strategy required by paragraph (1), including a review of the necessity of an ongoing named operation and the criteria used to determine such necessity.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f08807b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1258/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f08807c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1258/d/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Appropriate committees of congress</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term “<term>appropriate committees of Congress</term>” means—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f08807d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1258/d/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the congressional defense committees; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f08807e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1258/d/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f08807f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1258/d/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Mutual defense treaty</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>Mutual Defense Treaty</term>” means the Mutual Defense Treaty between the Republic of the Philippines and the United States of America, done at Washington August 30, 1951.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e77210" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1259" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1259">SEC. 1259. </num><heading>REPORT ON SECURITY COOPERATION WITH THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f0943d0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1259/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 150 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in concurrence with the Secretary of State, shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report concerning security sector assistance programs with the Philippine National Police.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f0943d1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1259/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Matters to Be Included</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report required by subsection (a) shall include the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0943d2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1259/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>A description of current and planned security sector assistance programs with the Philippine National Police.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0943d3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1259/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The purpose, objectives, and type of training, equipment, or assistance provided under each such program or activity.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0943d4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1259/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>An identification of the lead agency responsible for each such program or activity.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0943d5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1259/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>An identification of the authority or authorities under which each such program or activity is conducted.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1677">133 STAT. 1677</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0943d6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1259/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>A description of the process and criteria used to determine utilization of each such authority or authorities.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0943d7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1259/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>A description of how each such program or activity advances United States national security interests as it relates to the Department’s strategy regarding the Philippines.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0943d8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1259/b/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>An identification of the specific units of the Philippine National Police to receive training, equipment, or assistance under each such program.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0943d9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1259/b/8" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f0943da-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>A description of the process and criteria by which specific units of the Philippine National Police are selected as recipients of such programs and activities, including an assessment of the comparative value of working with units of law enforcement and units of the military forces of the Philippines.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0943db-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1259/b/9" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">(9) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f0943dc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment of the current operational effectiveness of such units and a description of the metrics used to make such assessment.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0943dd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1259/b/10" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="10">(10) </num><content>An identification of priority capabilities of such units to enhance through training, equipment, or assistance under each such program or activity.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0943de-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1259/b/11" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="11">(11) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f0943df-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plan.</p></sidenote><content>A plan to identify, monitor, track, and assess the ability of each such program or activity to meet each of the objectives described pursuant to paragraph (2) to enhance the capabilities of each such unit.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0943e0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1259/b/12" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="12">(12) </num><content>An identification of any units of the Philippine National Police that are determined or credibly alleged to have committed human rights abuses.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0943e1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1259/b/13" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="13">(13) </num><content>A description of the relationship between any units of the Philippine National Police identified pursuant to paragraph (12) and any unit identified pursuant to paragraph (7).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0943e2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1259/b/14" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="14">(14) </num><content>A description of the current or previous role, if any, of each unit identified pursuant to paragraph (7) in the anti-drug campaign.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0943e3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1259/b/15" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="15">(15) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f0943e4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment of the ability of the United States to identify the units described in paragraph (12).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0943e5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1259/b/16" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="16">(16) </num><content>Any other matters the Secretary of Defense determines should be included.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f0943e6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1259/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Form</inline>.—</heading><content>The report required by subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form without any designation relating to dissemination control, but may contain a classified annex.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f0943e7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1259/d" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “<term>appropriate congressional committees</term>” means—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0943e8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1259/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the congressional defense committees; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0943e9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1259/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e77358" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1260">SEC. 1260. </num><heading>MODIFICATION OF ANNUAL REPORT ON MILITARY AND SECURITY DEVELOPMENTS INVOLVING THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f09b91a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Modification to Annual Report Requirements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 1202 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2000 (<ref href="/us/usc/t10/s113">10 U.S.C. 113 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> as follows:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f09b91b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f09b91c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><content>In subsection (a), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, in consultation with the heads of other Federal departments and agencies as appropriate,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>the Secretary of Defense</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f09e02d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>In subsection (b)—<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1678">133 STAT. 1678</page></chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f09e02e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="amend">amending</amendingAction> paragraph (26) to read as follows:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y3f09e02f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="26">“(26) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f09e030-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p></sidenote><chapeau>The relationship between Chinese overseas investment, including the Belt and Road Initiative, the Digital Silk Road, and any state-owned or controlled digital or physical infrastructure projects of China, and Chinese security and military strategy objectives, including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f09e031-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>an assessment of the Chinese investments or projects likely, or with significant potential, to be converted into military assets of China;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f09e032-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>an assessment of the Chinese investments or projects of greatest concern with respect to United States national security interests;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f09e033-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>a description of any Chinese investment or project located in another country that is linked to military cooperation with such country, such as cooperation on satellite navigation or arms production;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f09e034-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>an assessment of any Chinese investment, project, or associated agreement in or with another country that presents significant financial risk for the country or may undermine the sovereignty of such country; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f09e035-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><content>an assessment of the implications for United States military or governmental interests related to denial of access, compromised intelligence activities, and network advantages of Chinese investments or projects in other countries.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f09e036-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y3f0a2e57-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="29">“(29) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f0a2e58-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><chapeau>Developments relating to the China Coast Guard, including an assessment of—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0a2e59-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>how the change in the Guard’s command structure to report to China’s Central Military Commission affects the Guard’s status as a law enforcement entity;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0a2e5a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>the implications of such command structure with respect to the use of the Guard as a coercive tool to conduct ‘gray zone’ activities in the East China Sea and the South China Sea; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0a2e5b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>how the change in such command structure may affect interactions between the Guard and the United States Navy.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y3f0a2e5c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="30">“(30) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f0a2e5d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment of the military-to-military relations between China and Russia, including an identification of mutual and competing interests.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y3f0a2e5e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="31">“(31) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f0a2e5f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><chapeau>An assessment of China’s expansion of its surveillance state, including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0a2e60-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>any correlation of such expansion with its oppression of its citizens or its threat to United States national security interests around the world; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0a2e61-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>an overview of the extent to which such surveillance corresponds to an overall respect, or lack thereof, for human rights in China, especially for religious and ethnic minorities.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0a2e62-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>In subsection (c)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0a2e63-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260/a/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and the</quotedText>” each place it appears and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, the</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0a2e64-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260/a/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>of the Senate.</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate.</quotedText>”; and<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1679">133 STAT. 1679</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0a2e65-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260/a/3/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>in paragraph (2), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Committee on International Relations of the House of Representatives.</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Committee on Foreign Affairs, and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives.</quotedText>”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f0a2e66-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Additional Defined Term</inline>.—</heading><content>Such section 1202, as so amended, is further amended by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f0a5577-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">State-owned or Controlled Digital or Physical Infrastructure Project of China</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0a5578-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f0a5579-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Definition.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of subsection (b)(26), the term ‘<term>state-owned or controlled digital or physical infrastructure project of China</term>’ means a transportation, energy, or information technology infrastructure project that is—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0a557a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau>owned, controlled, under the direct or indirect influence of, or subsidized by—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f0a557b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>the Government of the People’s Republic of China, including any agency within such Government and any subdivision or other unit of government at any level of jurisdiction within China;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f0a557c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>any agent or instrumentality of such Government, including such agencies or subdivisions; or</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f0a557d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>the Chinese Communist Party; or</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0a557e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>a project of any Chinese company operating in a sector identified as a strategic industry in the Chinese Government’s ‘Made in China 2025’ strategy to make China a ‘manufacturing power’ as a core national interest.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0a557f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f0a5580-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Definition.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Owned; controlled</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes paragraph (1)(A), with respect to a project—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0a5581-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>the term ‘<term>owned</term>’ means a majority or controlling interest, whether by value or voting interest, in that project, including through fiduciaries, agents, or other means; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0a5582-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>the term ‘<term>controlled</term>’ means the power by any means to determine or influence, directly or indirectly, important matters affecting the project, regardless of the level of ownership and whether or not that power is exercised.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e77630" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260A" style="-uslm-lc:I658145"><num class="fontsize12" value="1260A">SEC. 1260A. </num><heading>REPORT ON FOREIGN MILITARY ACTIVITIES IN PACIFIC ISLAND COUNTRIES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f0aa3a3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260A/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f0aa3a4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f0aa3a5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analysis.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence, in coordination with the Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency and the Director of National Intelligence, shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report specifying and analyzing—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0aa3a6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260A/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>strategic interests of foreign militaries in Pacific Island countries, known or emerging foreign partnerships or alliances with non-Pacific Island countries, and foreign military training, exercises, or operations in the region, excluding with countries who are members of the Southeast Asia Treaty Organization;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0aa3a7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260A/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>gaps in intelligence collection capabilities and activities that prevent or may prevent a comprehensive understanding of current intelligence assessments for Pacific Island countries; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0aa3a8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260A/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f0aa3a9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plans.</p></sidenote><content>plans to overcome any current intelligence collection deficiencies, including an analysis of both United States and <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1680">133 STAT. 1680</page> allied and partner intelligence collection capabilities and activities.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f0aa3aa-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260A/b" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Pacific Island Country Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “<term>Pacific Island country</term>” includes any of the following countries: The Republic of Fiji, the Republic Kiribati, the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of Nauru, the Republic of Palau, the Independent State of Samoa, the Solomon Islands, the Kingdom of Tonga, Tuvalu, and the Republic of Vanuatu.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e77680" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260B" style="-uslm-lc:I658145"><num class="fontsize12" value="1260B">SEC. 1260B. </num><heading>REPORT ON CYBERSECURITY ACTIVITIES WITH TAIWAN.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3f0acabb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0acabc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260B/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The feasibility of establishing a high-level, interagency United States-Taiwan working group for coordinating responses to emerging issues related to cybersecurity.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0acabd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260B/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>A discussion of the Department of Defense’s current and future plans to engage with Taiwan in cybersecurity activities.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0acabe-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260B/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>A discussion of obstacles encountered in forming, executing, or implementing agreements with Taiwan for cybersecurity activities.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0acabf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260B/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>Any other matters the Secretary of Defense determines should be included.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d159904e77707" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260C" style="-uslm-lc:I658145"><num class="fontsize12" value="1260C">SEC. 1260C. </num><heading>REVIEW AND REPORT RELATED TO THE TAIWAN RELATIONS ACT.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f0b6700-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260C/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f0b6701-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p></sidenote><inline class="smallCaps">Review</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of State, shall conduct a review of—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0b6702-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260C/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>whether, and the means by which, as applicable, the Government of the People’s Republic of China or the Chinese Communist Party are affecting, including through military, economic, information, digital, diplomatic, or any other form of coercion—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0b6703-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260C/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the security, or the social and economic system, of the people of Taiwan;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0b6704-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260C/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the military balance of power between the People’s Republic of China and Taiwan; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0b6705-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260C/a/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>the expectation that the future of Taiwan will continue to be determined by peaceful means; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0b6706-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260C/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the role of United States policy toward Taiwan with respect to the implementation of the 2017 National Security Strategy and the 2018 National Defense Strategy.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f0b6707-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260C/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0b6708-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260C/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f0b6709-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of State, shall provide to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the review under subsection (a).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0b670a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260C/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Matters to be included</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report under paragraph (1) shall include the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0b670b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260C/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f0b670c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p></sidenote><content>The assessments resulting from the review.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0b670d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260C/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f0b670e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f0b670f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>Recommendations on legislative changes or Department of Defense or Department of State policy changes necessary to ensure that the United States continues to meets its obligations to Taiwan under the Taiwan Relations Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t22/s3301/etseq">22 U.S.C. 3301 et seq.</ref>).<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1681">133 STAT. 1681</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0b6710-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260C/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau>Guidelines for—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f0b6711-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260C/b/2/C/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>new defense requirements, including requirements relating to information and digital space;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f0b6712-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260C/b/2/C/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>exchanges between senior-level civilian and military officials of the United States and Taiwan; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f0b6713-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260C/b/2/C/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>the regular transfer of defense articles, especially defense articles that are mobile, survivable, and cost effective, to most effectively deter attacks and support the asymmetric defense strategy of Taiwan.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f0b6714-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260C/c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Appropriate Committees of Congress Defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “<term>appropriate committees of Congress</term>” means—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0b6715-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260C/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0b6716-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260C/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e77841" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260D" style="-uslm-lc:I658145"><num class="fontsize12" value="1260D">SEC. 1260D. </num><heading>SENSE OF CONGRESS ON ENHANCEMENT OF THE UNITED STATES-TAIWAN DEFENSE RELATIONSHIP.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3f0c0357-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  It is the sense of Congress that—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0c0358-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260D/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Taiwan is a vital partner of the United States and is critical to a free and open Indo-Pacific region;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0c0359-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260D/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the Taiwan Relations Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t22/s3301/etseq">22 U.S.C. 3301 et seq.</ref>) and the “Six Assurances” are both cornerstones of United States relations with Taiwan;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0c035a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260D/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>the United States should continue to strengthen defense and security cooperation with Taiwan to support the development of capable, ready, and modern defense forces necessary for Taiwan to maintain a sufficient self-defense capability;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0c035b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260D/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>consistent with the Taiwan Relations Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t22/s3301/etseq">22 U.S.C. 3301 et seq.</ref>), the United States should strongly support the acquisition by Taiwan of defense articles and services through foreign military sales, direct commercial sales, and industrial cooperation, with an emphasis on anti-ship, coastal defense, anti-armor, air defense, defensive naval mining, and resilient command and control capabilities that support the asymmetric defense strategy of Taiwan;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0c035c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260D/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>the President and Congress should determine the nature and quantity of such defense articles and services based solely upon their judgment of the needs of Taiwan, as required by the Taiwan Relations Act and in accordance with procedures established by law;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0c035d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260D/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>the United States should continue efforts to improve the predictability of United States arms sales to Taiwan by ensuring timely review of and response to requests of Taiwan for defense articles and services;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0c035e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260D/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><chapeau>the Secretary of Defense should promote policies concerning exchanges that enhance the security of Taiwan, including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0c035f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260D/7/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>opportunities with Taiwan for practical training and military exercises that—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f0c0360-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260D/7/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>enable Taiwan to maintain a sufficient self-defense capability, as described in section 3(a) of the Taiwan Relations Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t22/s3302/a">22 U.S.C. 3302(a)</ref>); and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f0c0361-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260D/7/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>emphasize capabilities consistent with the asymmetric defense strategy of Taiwan;<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1682">133 STAT. 1682</page></content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0c0362-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260D/7/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>exchanges between senior defense officials and general officers of the United States and Taiwan, consistent with the Taiwan Travel Act (<ref href="/us/pl/115/135">Public Law 115–135</ref>), especially for the purpose of enhancing cooperation on defense planning and improving the interoperability of United States and Taiwan forces; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0c0363-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260D/7/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>opportunities for exchanges between junior officers and senior enlisted personnel of the United States and Taiwan;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0c0364-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260D/8" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><content>the United States and Taiwan should expand cooperation in humanitarian assistance and disaster relief;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0c0365-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260D/9" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">(9) </num><content>the Secretary of Defense should consider options, including exercises and ship visits, as appropriate, to expand the scale and scope of humanitarian assistance and disaster response cooperation with Taiwan and other regional partners so as to improve disaster response planning and preparedness; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0c0366-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260D/10" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="10">(10) </num><content>the Secretary of Defense should continue regular transits of United States Navy vessels through the Taiwan Strait, commend the armed forces of France for their April 6, 2019, legal transit of the Taiwan Strait, and encourage allies and partners to follow suit in conducting such transits, in order to demonstrate the commitment of the United States and its allies and partners to fly, sail, and operate anywhere international law allows.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d159904e77943" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260E" style="-uslm-lc:I658145"><num class="fontsize12" value="1260E">SEC. 1260E. </num><heading>CHINESE FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT IN COUNTRIES OF THE ARCTIC REGION.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f0d62f7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260E/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Independent Study</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0d62f8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260E/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f0d62f9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f0d62fa-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Contracts.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 45 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall seek to enter into a contract with a federally-funded research and development center described in paragraph (2) to complete an independent study of Chinese foreign direct investment in countries of the Arctic region, with a focus on the effects of such foreign direct investment on United States national security and near-peer competition in the Arctic region.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0d62fb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260E/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Federally-funded research and development center described</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A federally-funded research and development center described in this paragraph is a federally-funded research and development center that—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0d62fc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260E/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>has access to relevant data and demonstrated data-sets regarding foreign direct investment in the Arctic region; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0d62fd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260E/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>has access to policy experts throughout the United States and the Arctic region.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f0d62fe-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260E/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The study required by subsection (a) shall include the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0d62ff-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260E/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>Projects in the Arctic that are directly or indirectly funded by public and private Chinese entities, to—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0d6300-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260E/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>build public infrastructure;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0d6301-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260E/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>finance infrastructure;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0d6302-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260E/b/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>lease mineral and oil and gas leases;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0d6303-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260E/b/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>purchase real estate;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0d6304-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260E/b/1/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>extract or process, including smelting, minerals and oil and gas;<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1683">133 STAT. 1683</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0d6305-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260E/b/1/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>engage in shipping or to own and operate or construct shipping infrastructure, including ship construction;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0d6306-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260E/b/1/G" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">(G) </num><content>lay undersea cables; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0d6307-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260E/b/1/H" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="H">(H) </num><content>manufacture, own or operate telecommunications capabilities and infrastructure.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0d6308-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260E/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f0d6309-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analysis.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f0d630a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p></sidenote><chapeau>An analysis of the legal environment in which Chinese foreign direct investment are occurring in the United States, Russia, Canada, Greenland, Norway, and Iceland. The analysis should include—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0d630b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260E/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>an assessment of the efficacy of mechanisms for screening foreign direct investment in the United States, Russia, Canada, Greenland, Norway, and Iceland;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0d630c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260E/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>an assessment of the degree to which there is transparency in Chinese foreign direct investment in countries of the Arctic region;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0d630d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260E/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>an assessment of the criteria used to assess potential Chinese foreign direct investment in countries of the Arctic region;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0d8a1e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260E/b/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>an assessment of the efficacy of methods for monitoring approved Chinese foreign direct investment in countries of the Arctic region; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0d8a1f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260E/b/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>an assessment of public reporting of the decision to approve such Chinese foreign direct investment.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0d8a20-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260E/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>A comparison of Chinese foreign direct investment in countries of the Arctic region to other countries with major investments in such countries, including India, Japan, South Korea, the Netherlands, and France.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0d8a21-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260E/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f0d8a22-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment of the environmental impact of past Chinese investments in oil and gas, mineral, and infrastructure projects in the Arctic region, including the degree to which Chinese investors are required to comply with local environmental laws and post bonds to assure remediation if a project becomes bankrupt.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0d8a23-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260E/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f0d8a24-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Review.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f0d8a25-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><chapeau>A review of the 2018 Chinese Arctic Policy and other relevant public and nonpublic Chinese policy documents to determine the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0d8a26-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260E/b/5/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>China’s strategic objectives in the Arctic region from a military, economic, territorial, and political perspective.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0d8a27-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260E/b/5/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>China’s goals in the Arctic region with respect to its relations with the United States and Russia, including the degree to which activities of China in the region are an extension of China’s strategic competition with the United States.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0d8a28-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260E/b/5/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>Whether any active or planned infrastructure investments are likely to result in a regular presence of Chinese military vessels or the establishment of military bases in the Arctic region.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0d8a29-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260E/b/5/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>The extent to which Chinese research activities in the Arctic region are a front for economic activities, including illegal economic espionage, intelligence gathering, and support for future Chinese military activities in the region.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0d8a2a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260E/b/5/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>The degree to which Arctic littoral states are susceptible to the political and economic risks of unregulated foreign direct investment.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1684">133 STAT. 1684</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0d8a2b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260E/b/5/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>The vulnerability of semi-autonomous regions, such as tribal lands, to Chinese foreign direct investment, including the influence of legal controls and political or economic manipulation with respect to such vulnerability.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0d8a2c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260E/b/5/G" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">(G) </num><content>The implications of China’s Arctic development and participation model with respect to forecasting China’s military, economy, territorial, and political activities.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0d8a2d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260E/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f0d8a2e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f0d8a2f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><chapeau>Policy and legislative recommendations to enhance the position of the United States in affairs of the Arctic region, including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0d8a30-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260E/b/6/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>recommendations for how the United States would best interact with nongovernmental organizations such as the World Bank, Arctic Council, United Nations General Assembly, and International Maritime Organization;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0d8a31-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260E/b/6/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>recommendations to pursue or not pursue the formation of an Arctic Development Bank and, if pursued, how to organize, fund, and operate the bank;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0d8a32-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260E/b/6/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>measures the United States can take to promote regional governance and eliminate the soft-power influence from Chinese foreign direct investment, in particular, steps where the United States and Russia should cooperate; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0d8a33-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260E/b/6/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>the possibility of negotiating a regional arrangement to regulate foreign direct investment in countries of the Arctic region.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f0d8a34-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260E/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report to Department of Defense</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 720 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the federally-funded research and development center with respect to which the Secretary of Defense has entered into a contract under subsection (a) shall submit to the Secretary a report containing the study under subsections (a) and (b).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f0d8a35-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260E/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report to Congress</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 750 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees the report under subsection (c), without change.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f0d8a36-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260E/e" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Appropriate Congressional Committee Defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “<term>appropriate congressional committees</term>” means—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0d8a37-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260E/e/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the congressional defense committees;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0d8a38-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260E/e/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0d8a39-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260E/e/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e78218" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260F" style="-uslm-lc:I658145"><num class="fontsize12" value="1260F">SEC. 1260F. </num><heading>SENSE OF CONGRESS ON POLICY TOWARD HONG KONG.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3f0e267a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  It is the sense of Congress that—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0e267b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260F/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Congress stands unequivocally with the people of Hong Kong as they defend their rights and freedoms and preserve their autonomy against the People’s Republic of China;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0e267c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260F/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>the Government of the People’s Republic of China should—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0e267d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260F/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>abide fully by its commitments in the Sino-British Joint Declaration of 1984 to allow the people of Hong Kong a high degree of autonomy to govern Hong Kong;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0e267e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260F/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>adhere fully to Hong Kong’s Basic Law of 1997; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0e267f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260F/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>immediately cease and desist in its interference in the political and legal affairs of Hong Kong;<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1685">133 STAT. 1685</page></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0e2680-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260F/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>the decision of authorities of the Hong Kong Special Autonomous Region in September 2019 to fully withdraw the proposed amendments to the Fugitive Offenders Ordinance of Hong Kong is a necessary first step and should be followed by efforts to resolve the remaining demands raised by protestors who represent a broad cross-section of Hong Kong, which are that authorities—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0e2681-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260F/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>drop all charges against individuals who have been arrested for participating in political protests;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0e2682-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260F/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>retract the proclamation that the protests were riots;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0e2683-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260F/3/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>establish a thorough and independent investigation into police brutality; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0e2684-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260F/3/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>implement genuine universal suffrage for the election of the Chief Executive and all Legislative Council members of Hong Kong;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0e2685-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260F/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><chapeau>the United States should—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0e2686-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260F/4/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>work with like-minded countries to stand with the people of Hong Kong;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0e2687-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260F/4/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>encourage more responsible behavior by the People’s Republic of China; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0e2688-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260F/4/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>impose consequences in the event that the authorities of the People’s Republic of China and Hong Kong continue to violate fundamental agreements regarding the autonomy of Hong Kong;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0e2689-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260F/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>the People’s Republic of China should refrain from use of any organization within the military, paramilitary, or law enforcement apparatus of the People’s Republic of China to engage in violent suppression in Hong Kong;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0e268a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260F/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><chapeau>in the event of use of force by the Government of the People’s Republic of China against protestors in Hong Kong, Congress will recommend swift action by the United States, including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0e268b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260F/6/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>a fundamental reevaluation of the special treatment of Hong Kong under the Hong Kong Policy Act of 1992 (<ref href="/us/pl/102/383">Public Law 102–383</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/106/1448">106 Stat. 1448</ref>) and other United States law, particularly in areas of law in which the People’s Republic of China is exploiting Hong Kong to the detriment of United States interests and values; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0e268c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260F/6/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>coordinated actions with like-minded countries to impose meaningful costs on the People’s Republic of China, including the imposition of sanctions, travel restrictions, and other actions against responsible senior officials in the Chinese Communist Party, the People’s Liberation Army, and the People’s Armed Police; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0e268d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260F/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>if at any point the Government of Hong Kong implements legislation that affects, directly or indirectly, the interests of the United States with respect to an agreement the United States maintains with Hong Kong, including a future reconsideration of amendments to the Fugitive Offenders Ordinance of Hong Kong, the United States should conduct a full review of all relevant agreements between the United States and Hong Kong and make necessary adjustments to those agreements to safeguard United States interests.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1686">133 STAT. 1686</page></content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d159904e78335" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260G" style="-uslm-lc:I658145"><num class="fontsize12" value="1260G">SEC. 1260G. </num><heading>SENSE OF CONGRESS ON ENHANCING DEFENSE AND SECURITY COOPERATION WITH THE REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3f0e9abe-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  It is the sense of Congress that—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0e9abf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260G/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the United States and the Republic of Singapore have built a strong, enduring, and forward-looking strategic partnership based on long-standing and mutually beneficial cooperation, including through security, defense, economic, and people-to-people ties;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0e9ac0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260G/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>robust security cooperation between the United States and the Republic of Singapore is crucial to promoting peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0e9ac1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260G/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>the status of the Republic of Singapore as a major security cooperation partner of the United States, as recognized in the 2005 Strategic Framework Agreement between the United States and the Republic of Singapore for a Closer Partnership in Defense and Security, plays an important role in the global network of strategic partnerships, especially in promoting maritime security and countering terrorism;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0e9ac2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260G/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>the United States values the Republic of Singapore’s provision of access to its military facilities, which supports the continued security presence of the United States in Southeast Asia and across the Indo-Pacific region;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0e9ac3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260G/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>the United States should continue to welcome the presence of the military forces of the Republic of Singapore in the United States for exercises and training, and should consider opportunities to expand such activities at additional locations in the United States, as appropriate; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0e9ac4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260G/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><chapeau>as the United States and the Republic of Singapore have renewed the 1990 Memorandum of Understanding Regarding the United States Use of Facilities in Singapore, the United States should—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0e9ac5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260G/6/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>continue to enhance defense and security cooperation with the Republic of Singapore to promote peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region based on common interests and shared values;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0e9ac6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260G/6/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>reinforce the status of the Republic of Singapore as a major security cooperation partner of the United States; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0e9ac7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260G/6/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>explore additional steps to better facilitate interoperability between the United States Armed Forces and the military forces of the Republic of Singapore to promote peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </section> <section id="d159904e78388" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260H" style="-uslm-lc:I658145"><num class="fontsize12" value="1260H">SEC. 1260H. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f0e9ac8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Vietnam.</p></sidenote><heading>AUTHORITY TO TRANSFER FUNDS FOR BIEN HOA DIOXIN CLEANUP.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f0ec1d9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260H/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2215">section 2215 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, the Secretary of Defense may transfer to the Secretary of State, for use by the United States Agency for International Development, amounts to be used for the Bien Hoa dioxin cleanup in Vietnam.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f0ec1da-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260H/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on Amount</inline>.—</heading><content>Not more than $15,000,000 may be transferred in fiscal year 2020 under the transfer authority in subsection (a).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f0ec1db-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260H/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Additional Transfer Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>The transfer authority in subsection (a) is in addition to any other transfer authority available to the Department of Defense.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1687">133 STAT. 1687</page></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f0ec1dc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260H/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f0ec1dd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f0ec1de-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Notice on Exercise of Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>If the Secretary of Defense determines to use the transfer authority in subsection (a), the Secretary shall notify the congressional defense committees of that determination not later than 30 days before the Secretary uses the transfer authority.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e78444" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260I" style="-uslm-lc:I658145"><num class="fontsize12" value="1260I">SEC. 1260I. </num><heading>LIMITATION ON REMOVAL OF HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO. LTD. FROM ENTITY LIST OF BUREAU OF INDUSTRY AND SECURITY.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f0f5e1f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260I/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f0f5e20-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Certification.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Commerce may not remove Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. or any of its affiliates (in this section collectively referred to as “Huawei”) from the entity list unless and until the Secretary certifies to the appropriate congressional committees that—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0f5e21-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260I/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Huawei has sufficiently resolved or settled the charges that were the basis for the addition of Huawei to the entity list in a manner that is consistent with the standards for the removal of an entity from the entity list under the Export Administration Regulations;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0f5e22-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260I/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Huawei has sufficiently resolved or settled any other charges that Huawei violated sanctions imposed by the United States;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0f5e23-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260I/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>regulations have been implemented that sufficiently restrict exporting to, and importing from, the United States items that would pose a national security threat to telecommunications systems in the United States; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0f8534-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260I/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>the Department of Commerce has mitigated, to the maximum extent possible, other threats to the national security of the United States posed by Huawei.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f0f8535-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260I/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0f8536-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260I/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Secretary of Commerce shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on licenses issued for exports to Huawei.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0f8537-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260I/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Matters to be included</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For each such license, the report required by paragraph (1) shall describe—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0f8538-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260I/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the items authorized for export;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0f8539-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260I/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the end-uses of the items;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0f853a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260I/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>the identities of the companies granted the license; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0f853b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260I/b/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>how the approval of the license is consistent with the national security licensing policy set forth in the Export Administration Regulations.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0f853c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260I/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f0f853d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Applicability.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Disclosure by appropriate congressional committees</inline>.—</heading><content>Subclause (ii) of section 1761(h)(2)(B) of the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 (<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s4820/h/2/B">50 U.S.C. 4820(h)(2)(B)</ref>) shall apply with respect to information in a report received by the appropriate congressional committees under paragraph (1) to the same extent and in the same manner as such subclause (ii) applies with respect to information made available under subclause (i) of such section 1761(h)(2)(B).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f0f853e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260I/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0f853f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260I/c/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Appropriate congressional committees</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term “<term>appropriate congressional committees</term>” means—<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1688">133 STAT. 1688</page></chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0f8540-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260I/c/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0f8541-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260I/c/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0f8542-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260I/c/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Entity list</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>entity list</term>” means the list maintained by the Bureau of Industry and Security and set forth in Supplement No. 4 to <ref href="/us/cfr/t15/pt744">part 744 of title 15, Code of Federal Regulations</ref>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0f8543-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260I/c/3" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Export administration regulations</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>Export Administration Regulations</term>” means subchapter C of chapter VII of <ref href="/us/cfr/t15">title 15, Code of Federal Regulations</ref>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e78600" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260J" style="-uslm-lc:I658145"><num class="fontsize12" value="1260J">SEC. 1260J. </num><heading>REPORT ON ZTE COMPLIANCE WITH SUPERSEDING SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND SUPERSEDING ORDER.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f0f8544-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260J/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f0f8545-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">President.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the President shall submit to Congress a report on the compliance of Zhongxing Telecommunications Equipment Corporation (ZTE Corporation) and ZTE Kangxun Telecommunications Ltd. (ZTE Kangxun) (collectively, “ZTE”) with the Superseding Settlement Agreement and Superseding Order reached with the Department of Commerce on June 8, 2018.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f0f8546-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260J/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f0f8547-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Public information.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Form</inline>.—</heading><content>The report required by subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form and publicly accessible, but may include a classified annex.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e78629" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260K" style="-uslm-lc:I658145"><num class="fontsize12" value="1260K">SEC. 1260K. </num><heading>REPORT ON THE LAY-DOWN OF UNITED STATES MARINES IN THE INDO-PACIFIC REGION.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f0ffa78-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260K/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the implementation of the planned distributed lay-down of members of the United States Marine Corps in Okinawa, Guam, Hawaii, Australia, and other locations.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f0ffa79-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260K/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report required by subsection (a) shall include the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0ffa7a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260K/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>A description of the relationship between the planned distributed lay-down in the Indo-Pacific region and the implementation of the National Defense Strategy with respect to such region.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0ffa7b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260K/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f0ffa7c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment of the impact of the planned distributed lay-down on the ability of the Armed Forces to respond to current and future contingencies in the area of responsibility of United States Indo-Pacific Command that reflects contingency plans of the Department of Defense.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0ffa7d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260K/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>A description of—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0ffa7e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260K/b/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the implementation timeline for the planned distributed lay-down; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f0ffa7f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260K/b/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>progress made on the planned distributed lay-down, as compared with such timeline.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f102190-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260K/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><chapeau>A description of the adequacy of current and expected training resources at each location associated with the planned distributed lay-down, including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f102191-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260K/b/4/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the ability to train against the full spectrum of threats from near-peer or peer threats; and<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1689">133 STAT. 1689</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f102192-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260K/b/4/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>any projected limitation due to political, environmental, or other limiting factors.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f102193-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260K/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>A description of sustainment concepts to support the planned distributed lay-down, including an assessment of the manner in which the planned distributed lay-down will impact logistics and sustainment requirements in support of contingency plans of the Department of Defense.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f102194-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260K/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>An updated and detailed description of any military construction projects required to execute the distributed lay-down.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f102195-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stF/s1260K/b/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>A description of any recommended revision to the current implementation plan, including any recommended new investment associated with any such revision relating to basing, access, and prepositioning in the Indo-Pacific region.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d159904e78715" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="G">Subtitle G—</num><heading>Other Matters</heading> <section id="d159904e78720" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1261" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1261">SEC. 1261. </num><heading>MODIFICATION TO REPORT ON LEGAL AND POLICY FRAMEWORKS FOR THE USE OF MILITARY FORCE.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3f1048a6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 1264 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/91">Public Law 115–91</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/131/1689">131 Stat. 1689</ref>)<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f1048a7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t50/s1549">50 USC 1549</ref>.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f1048a8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1261/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in the heading for subsection (a), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Initial</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Annual</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f1048a9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1261/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (a)(1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>March 1 of each year</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f1048aa-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1261/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>in subsection (a)(2), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>during the period</quotedText>” and all that follows to the end and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction>: <quotedContent>“from the preceding year, including—<subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f106fbb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f106fbc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">List.</p></sidenote><chapeau>a list of all foreign forces, irregular forces, groups, or individuals for which a determination has been made that force could legally be used under the Authorization for Use of Military Force (<ref href="/us/pl/107/40">Public Law 107–40</ref>), including—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f106fbd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>the legal and factual basis for such determination; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f106fbe-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>a description of whether force has been used against each such foreign force, irregular force, group, or individual; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f106fbf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f106fc0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Criteria.</p></sidenote><content>the criteria and any changes to the criteria for designating a foreign force, irregular force, group, or individual as lawfully targetable, as a high value target, and as formally or functionally a member of a group covered under the Authorization for Use of Military Force.”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f106fc1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1261/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>in subsection (c), by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following: “<quotedText>The unclassified <sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f106fc2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Public information.</p></sidenote>portion of each report shall, at a minimum, include each change made to the legal and policy frameworks during the preceding year and the legal, factual, and policy justifications for such changes, and shall be made available to the public at the same time it is submitted to the appropriate congressional committees.</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d159904e78824" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1262" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1262">SEC. 1262. </num><heading>INDEPENDENT REVIEW OF SUFFICIENCY OF RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO UNITED STATES SOUTHERN COMMAND AND UNITED STATES AFRICA COMMAND.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f110c03-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1262/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f110c04-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Contracts.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall seek to enter into a contract with a not-for-profit entity or federally funded <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1690">133 STAT. 1690</page> research and development center independent of the Department of Defense to conduct a review of the sufficiency of resources available to United States Southern Command and United States Africa Command to carry out their respective missions in support of United States national security objectives.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f110c05-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1262/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Matters to Be Included</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The review described in subsection (a) shall include—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f110c06-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1262/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>a review of current and emerging United States national security interests in the United States Southern Command and United States Africa Command areas of responsibilities;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f110c07-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1262/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>a review of the National Defense Strategy and its implications for United States presence and activities in the United States Southern Command and United States Africa Command areas of responsibilities;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f110c08-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1262/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f110c09-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analysis.</p></sidenote><content>a comparative analysis of the National Defense Strategy and the Theater Campaign Plans of United States Southern Command and United States Africa Command, which shall include a description of differences, if any, between the guidance and objectives outlined in the National Defense Strategy and those of the respective Theater Campaign Plans;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f110c0a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1262/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>a review of the sufficiency of the resources available to United States Southern Command and United States Africa Command, including personnel, human resources, and financial resources as well as other non-Department of Defense resources available to United States Southern Command and United States Africa Command, in promoting United States national security interests;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f110c0b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1262/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f110c0c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>an assessment of the level of regional expertise and experience of the leadership of each such combatant command and their subordinate organizations, service components, and task forces, to include personnel from agencies other than the Department of Defense;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f110c0d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1262/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>a description of the strategic objectives and end states in the geographic region for which each such combatant command has responsibility and a comparison of the importance and priority of the resources available to each such combatant command to perform its mission; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f110c0e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1262/b/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f110c0f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>an assessment of the ability of each such combatant command to carry out their respective missions based on available resources, including non-Department of Defense resources.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f110c10-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1262/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Access to Information</inline>.—</heading><content>The not-for-profit entity or federally funded research and development center with which the Secretary enters into the contract under subsection (a) shall have full and direct access to all information related to resources available to United States Southern Command and United States Africa Command.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f110c11-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1262/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f110c12-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1262/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f110c13-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall require, as a term of the contract entered into under subsection (a), that not later than 240 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the not-for-profit entity or federally funded research and development center with which the Secretary of Defense enters into the contract under subsection (a) shall submit to the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of State, and the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development a report that contains the assessment required by subsection (a).<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1691">133 STAT. 1691</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f110c14-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1262/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Submission to congress</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f110c15-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1262/d/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f110c16-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Records.</p></sidenote><content>a copy of such report without change; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f110c17-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1262/d/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>any comments the Secretary of Defense considers appropriate.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e78953" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1263" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1263">SEC. 1263. </num><heading>UNITED STATES CENTRAL COMMAND POSTURE ASSESSMENT AND REVIEW.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f11cf68-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1263/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Assessment and Review Required</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f11cf69-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1263/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f11cf6a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f11cf6b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Contracts.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall seek to enter into an agreement with a federally funded research and development center to conduct an independent assessment and comprehensive review of United States military force posture and capabilities in the United States Central Command area of responsibility for the purpose of clarifying and evolving United States military force posture and basing throughout such area of responsibility in accordance with the strategic guidance of the National Defense Strategy during the posture review period.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f11cf6c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1263/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Matters to be included</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The assessment and review conducted under paragraph (1) shall include, for the posture review period, the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f11cf6d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1263/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>An assessment of the threats and challenges in the United States Central Command area of responsibility, including threats and challenges posed to United States interests by near-peer competitors.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f11cf6e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1263/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>An explanation of the policy and strategic frameworks for addressing the threats and challenges identified under subparagraph (A).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f11cf6f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1263/a/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>An identification of current and future United States military force posture and capabilities necessary to counter threats, deter conflict, and defend United States national security interests in the United States Central Command area of responsibility.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f11cf70-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1263/a/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>An assessment of threats and vulnerabilities to current basing, posture, and readiness in the United States Central Command area of responsibility.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f11cf71-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1263/a/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>An assessment of the basing, cooperative security locations, and other infrastructure necessary to support steady state operations in support of the theater campaign plan and potential contingencies that may arise in or affect the United States Central Command area of responsibility, including any potential efficiencies and risk mitigation measures to be taken.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f11cf72-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1263/a/2/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>An assessment of the risks and tradeoffs to United States Central Command priorities resulting from the reorientation of resources toward National Defense Strategy priorities and a description of methods to mitigate any negative impact of such reorientation.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f11cf73-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1263/a/2/G" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">(G) </num><content>An explanation of the manner in which a modernized global operating model or dynamic force employment approach may yield efficiencies and increase strategic flexibility while achieving United States military objectives in the United States Central Command area of responsibility.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1692">133 STAT. 1692</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f11cf74-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1263/a/2/H" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="H">(H) </num><content>An articulation of the United States nonmilitary efforts and activities necessary to enable the achievement of United States national security interests in the United States Central Command area of responsibility.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f11cf75-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1263/a/2/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>Any other matter considered relevant.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f11cf76-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1263/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f11cf77-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f11cf78-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Results</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The federally funded research and development center concerned shall submit to the Secretary the results of the assessment and review under subsection (a), which shall include the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f11cf79-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1263/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Considerations and recommendations for improving posture, basing, and readiness in the United States Central Command area of responsibility.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f11f68a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1263/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Alternative basing and posture options to reduce costs, enhance readiness, improve posture, and align with National Defense Strategy priorities.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f11f68b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1263/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>Any legislative recommendations—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f11f68c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1263/b/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>to support and facilitate National Defense Strategy implementation with respect to United States Central Command; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f11f68d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1263/b/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>to modernize or improve basing, posture, and readiness in the United States Central Command area of responsibility.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f11f68e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1263/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Submittal to Congress</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f11f68f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1263/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f11f690-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f11f691-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Records.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than July 1, 2020, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees an unaltered copy of the results under subsection (b), together with the written perspectives of the Secretary and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff with respect to such results.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f11f692-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1263/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Form</inline>.—</heading><content>The submission under paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f11f693-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1263/d" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Posture Review Period Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “<term>posture review period</term>” means the period beginning on the date that is five years after the date of the enactment of this Act and ending on the date that is 15 years after such date of enactment.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e79117" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1264" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1264">SEC. 1264. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f11f694-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s2153">42 USC 2153 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>LIMITATION ON PRODUCTION OF NUCLEAR PROLIFERATION ASSESSMENT STATEMENTS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f121da5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1264/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f121da6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">President.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of State may not provide to the President, and the President may not submit to Congress, a Nuclear Proliferation Assessment Statement described in subsection a. of section 123 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s2153">42 U.S.C. 2153</ref>) with respect to a proposed cooperation agreement with any country that has not signed and implemented an Additional Protocol with the International Atomic Energy Agency, other than a country with which, as of June 19, 2019, there is in effect a civilian nuclear cooperation agreement pursuant to such section 123.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f121da7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1264/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f121da8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective date.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f121da9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">President.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f121daa-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reports.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Waiver</inline>.—</heading><content>The limitation under subsection (a) shall be waived with respect to a particular country beginning on the date that is 90 days after the date on which the President submits to the appropriate congressional committees a report describing the manner in which such agreement would advance the national security and defense interests of the United States and not contribute to the proliferation of nuclear weapons.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1693">133 STAT. 1693</page></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f121dab-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1264/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Form</inline>.—</heading><content>The report described in subsection (b) shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f121dac-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1264/d" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “<term>appropriate congressional committees</term>” means—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f121dad-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1264/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f121dae-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1264/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e79191" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1265" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1265">SEC. 1265. </num><heading>WESTERN HEMISPHERE RESOURCE ASSESSMENT.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f12e0ff-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1265/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f12e100-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Contracts.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall seek to enter into a contract with an independent, non-governmental institute described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, and exempt from tax under section 501(a) of such Code, that has recognized credentials and expertise in national security and military affairs to conduct an accounting of and an assessment of the sufficiency of resources available to the United States Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), United States Northern Command (NORTHCOM), Department of State, and United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to carry out their respective missions in the Western Hemisphere.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f12e101-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1265/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Matters to Be Included</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The assessment described in subsection (a) shall include each of the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f12e102-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1265/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>An accounting and description of the funds available to SOUTHCOM, NORTHCOM, the Department of State, and USAID.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f130813-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1265/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f130814-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">List.</p></sidenote><content>A list of bilateral and multilateral military training and exercises with allies and partner countries in the Western Hemisphere.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f130815-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1265/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>A description of the security force activities of the United States in the Western Hemisphere.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f130816-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1265/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>A description of the activities of the Departments of State and Defense in addressing security challenges in the Western Hemisphere.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f130817-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1265/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>Cyber domain activities of the United States and those actions in concert with allied and partner countries in the Western Hemisphere.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f130818-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1265/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>A description of the funding for all international military education and training programs.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f130819-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1265/b/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f13081a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Overview.</p></sidenote><content>An overview of all foreign military sales and foreign military financing programs with partner countries in the Western Hemisphere.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f13081b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1265/b/8" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f13081c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">List.</p></sidenote><content>A list of investments, programs, or partnerships in the Western Hemisphere by China, Iran, Russia, or other adversarial groups or countries that threaten the national security of the United States.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f13081d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1265/b/9" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">(9) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f13081e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f13081f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>Recommendations for actions the Department of Defense, the Department of State, and USAID could take to advance United States national security interests in the Western Hemisphere.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f130820-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1265/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Access to Information</inline>.—</heading><content>The independent, non-governmental institute described in subsection (a) with which the Secretary enters into a contract pursuant to such subsection shall have full and direct access to all information related to resources available to SOUTHCOM, NORTHCOM, the Department of State, and USAID.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1694">133 STAT. 1694</page></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f130821-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1265/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reports Required</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f130822-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1265/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report of assessment</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall include as a term in the contract entered into pursuant to subsection (a) that the independent, non-governmental institute shall submit to the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of State, and the Administrator of the USAID a report containing the assessment described in such subsection not later than 240 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f130823-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1265/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report to congress</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that includes—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f130824-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1265/d/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f130825-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Records.</p></sidenote><content>an unedited copy of the report submitted in accordance to paragraph (1); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f130826-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1265/d/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f130827-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f130828-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>any comments, changes, recommendations, or other information of the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of State, and the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development determine appropriate that relates to the assessment required by subsection (a) and contained in such report.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f130829-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1265/d/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Form</inline>.—</heading><content>The report required by paragraph (2) shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f13082a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1265/e" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term “<term>appropriate congressional committees</term>” means—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f13082b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1265/e/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Appropriations, and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f13082c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1265/e/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Appropriations, and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e79361" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1266" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1266">SEC. 1266. </num><heading>HUMAN RIGHTS IN BRAZIL.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f13564d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1266/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f13564e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of State, shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that includes the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f13564f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1266/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>A description of the security cooperation relationship between the United States and Brazil, including a description of United States objectives, any ongoing or planned security cooperation activities with the military forces of Brazil, and an identification of priority capabilities of the military forces of Brazil that the Department could enhance.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f135650-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1266/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f135651-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment of the capabilities of the military forces of Brazil.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f135652-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1266/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>A description of the human rights climate in Brazil, an assessment of the Brazilian military forces’ adherence to human rights, and a description of any ongoing or planned cooperative activities between the United States and Brazil focused on human rights.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f135653-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1266/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>An identification of any Brazilian military and security force units that are determined or credibly alleged to have engaged in human rights violations and have received or purchased United States equipment or training.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f135654-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1266/a/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>A description of the manner and extent to which a security cooperation strategy between the United States and <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1695">133 STAT. 1695</page> Brazil could address any human rights abuses identified pursuant to paragraph (3) or (4), encourage accountability, and promote reform through training on human rights, rule of law, and rules of engagement.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f135655-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1266/a/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>Any other matter the Secretary determines to be relevant.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f135656-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1266/b" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “<term>appropriate congressional committees</term>” means—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f135657-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1266/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f135658-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1266/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e79435" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1267" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1267">SEC. 1267. </num><heading>CERTIFICATION RELATING TO ASSISTANCE FOR GUATEMALA.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f137d69-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1267/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Prior to the transfer of any vehicles by the Department of Defense to a joint task force of the Ministry of Defense or the Ministry of the Interior of Guatemala during fiscal year 2020, the Secretary of Defense shall certify to the appropriate congressional committees that such ministries have made a credible commitment to use such equipment only for the uses for which they were intended.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f137d6a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1267/b" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “<term>appropriate congressional committees</term>” means—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f137d6b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1267/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Appropriations, and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f137d6c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1267/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Appropriations, and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e79468" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1268" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1268">SEC. 1268. </num><heading>INDEPENDENT ANALYSIS OF HUMAN RIGHTS SITUATION IN HONDURAS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f1467cd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1268/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Analysis Required</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f1467ce-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1268/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f1467cf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f1467d0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Contracts.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall select and enter into an agreement with an independent think tank or a federally funded research and development center to conduct an analysis of the compliance of the military and security forces of Honduras with international human rights laws and standards.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f1467d1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1268/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Matters to be included</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The analysis under paragraph (1) shall include the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f1467d2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1268/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>A description of the military-to-military activities between the United States and Honduras, including the manner in which Department of Defense engagement with the military and security forces of Honduras supports the National Defense Strategy.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f1467d3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1268/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>An analysis of the activities of the military and security forces of Honduras with respect to human rights activists, including—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f1467d4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1268/a/2/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>a description of the processes and procedures of the Department to identify human rights violations; and<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1696">133 STAT. 1696</page></content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f1467d5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1268/a/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>an analysis of whether such processes and procedures comply with Department policy on adherence to human rights and international law.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f1467d6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1268/a/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau>With respect to United States national security interests, an analysis of the challenges posed by corruption within the military and security forces of Honduras, including—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f1467d7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1268/a/2/C/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>an analysis of participation, if any, by the military and security forces of Honduras in illegal narcotics trafficking activities; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f1467d8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1268/a/2/C/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f1467d9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Procedures.</p></sidenote><content>the processes and procedures within the military and security forces of Honduras to ensure accountability for such activities.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f1467da-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1268/a/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><chapeau>An analysis of—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f1467db-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1268/a/2/D/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>the security cooperation provided to Honduras by the Department during the 3-year period preceding the date of the enactment of this Act; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f1467dc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1268/a/2/D/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>the extent to which such cooperation has improved accountability, transparency, and compliance to international human rights laws and standards in the security and military operations of the Government of Honduras.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f148eed-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1268/a/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E)</num><clause class="inline" id="y3f148eee-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1268/a/2/E/i"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>An identification of the units of the military and security forces of Honduras trained by the Department.</content></clause> <clause class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3f148eef-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1268/a/2/E/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>An analysis of the role such units have had, if any, in the training, deployment, and command of the Military Police for Public Order (PMOP) in Honduras.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f148ef0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1268/a/2/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>An analysis of the security cooperation of the Department with military intelligence and special forces units of Honduras.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f148ef1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1268/a/2/G" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">(G) </num><content>An analysis of the relative importance of providing development assistance to Honduras to achieve United States national security objectives, including countering the proliferation of illegal narcotics flows through Honduras.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f148ef2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1268/a/2/H" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="H">(H) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f148ef3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f148ef4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><chapeau>Recommendations on the development of future security cooperation with Honduras that prioritizes—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f148ef5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1268/a/2/H/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>compliance of the military and security forces of Honduras with human rights laws and standards;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f148ef6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1268/a/2/H/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>citizen security; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f148ef7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1268/a/2/H/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>the advancement of United States national security interests with respect to countering the proliferation of illegal narcotics flows through Honduras.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f148ef8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1268/a/2/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>Any other matters the Secretary considers necessary and relevant to United States national security interests.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f148ef9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1268/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 270 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the entity selected under subsection (a) shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the results of the analysis conducted under that subsection.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f148efa-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1268/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Department of Defense Support</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall provide the entity selected under subsection (a) with timely access to appropriate information, data, and analyses necessary to carry out such analysis in a thorough and independent manner.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f148efb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1268/d" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Appropriate Committees of Congress Defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “<term>appropriate committees of Congress</term>” means—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f148efc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1268/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate; and<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1697">133 STAT. 1697</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f148efd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1268/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e79655" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1269" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1269">SEC. 1269. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f148efe-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p></sidenote><heading>BRIEFING ON STRATEGY TO IMPROVE THE EFFORTS OF THE NIGERIAN MILITARY TO PREVENT, MITIGATE, AND RESPOND TO CIVILIAN HARM.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3f14b60f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f14b610-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote>  Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of State shall jointly provide to the congressional defense committees, the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate, and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives a briefing on—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f14b611-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1269/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the current strategy to improve defense institutions and security sector forces in Nigeria required by section 1279A of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/91">Public Law 115–91</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/131/1701">131 Stat. 1701</ref>);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f14b612-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1269/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>any efforts planned or under way to assist the Nigerian military to improve its efforts to prevent, mitigate, and respond to civilian harm;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f14b613-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1269/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>an assessment of the effectiveness of such training; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f14b614-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1269/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>an overall assessment of efforts by the Government of Nigeria to improve civilian protection, accountability for human rights violations, and transparency in the defense institutions and security sector force.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d159904e79695" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1270" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1270">SEC. 1270. </num><heading>REPORT ON IMPLICATIONS OF CHINESE MILITARY PRESENCE IN DJIBOUTI.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f150435-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1270/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that contains a comprehensive strategy to address security concerns posed by the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Support Base in Djibouti to United States military installations and logistics chains in sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f150436-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1270/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Matters to Be Included</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report required by subsection (a) shall include the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f150437-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1270/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f150438-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment of the potential military, intelligence, and logistical threats facing regional United States military infrastructure, supply chains, and operations due to Chinese military presence in Djibouti and a description of any efforts to mitigate such threats.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f150439-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1270/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f15043a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment of Djibouti’s Chinese-held public debt as well as any other potential means of Chinese economic coercion, and a description of the strategic vulnerabilities posed to the United States if China moves to claim the Port of Djibouti or other key logistical assets in repayment.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f15043b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1270/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>A description of the specific operational challenges facing the United States military in the Horn of Africa and the Middle East in the event that access to the Port of Djibouti becomes limited or lost in its entirety, as well as a description of any contingency plans in the event of such scenarios.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f15043c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1270/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>An identification of the measures in place to mitigate risk of escalation between United States and Chinese military assets in Djibouti or any additional mechanisms that may be advisable.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f15043d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1270/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>Any other matters the Secretary of Defense considers appropriate.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1698">133 STAT. 1698</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f15043e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1270/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Form</inline>.—</heading><content>The report required under subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e79763" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1271" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1271">SEC. 1271. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f15043f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t50/s1541">50 USC 1541 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>RULE OF CONSTRUCTION ON THE PERMANENT STATIONING OF UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES IN SOMALIA.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Nothing in this Act may be construed to authorize the permanent stationing of members of the Armed Forces in Somalia.</content></section> <section id="d159904e79775" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1272" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1272">SEC. 1272. </num><heading>DEFENSE AND DIPLOMATIC STRATEGY FOR LIBYA.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f15a080-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1272/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report Required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 270 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of State shall jointly submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that contains a description of the United States defense and diplomatic strategy for Libya.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f15a081-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1272/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report required by subsection (a) shall include the following elements:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f15a082-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1272/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>An explanation of the defense and diplomatic strategy for Libya, including a description of the ends, ways, and means inherent to the strategy, and the role of the Armed Forces in supporting the strategy.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f15a083-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1272/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>An explanation of the policy and legal authorities of the Department of Defense and the Department of State required to support the strategy.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f15a084-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1272/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>A detailed description of Department of Defense security partnerships with Libyan actors.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f15a085-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1272/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>A detailed description of Libyan and external security actors and an assessment of how those actors advance or undermine stability in Libya and United States strategic interests in Libya, including United States interests in a political settlement to the conflict in Libya.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f15a086-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1272/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><chapeau>A detailed description of the military activities of external actors in Libya, including assessments of whether those activities—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f15a087-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1272/b/5/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>have undermined progress towards stabilization of Libya, including the United Nations-led negotiations;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f15a088-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1272/b/5/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>involve United States-origin equipment and violate contractual conditions of acceptable use of such equipment; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f15a089-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1272/b/5/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>violate or seek to violate the United Nations arms embargo on Libya imposed pursuant to United Nations Security Council Resolution 1970 (2011).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f15a08a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1272/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>A description of any plans to integrate the United States defense and diplomatic resources necessary to implement the strategy.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f15a08b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1272/b/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>Any other matters the Secretaries considers appropriate.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f15a08c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1272/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Form</inline>.—</heading><content>The report required by subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f15a08d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1272/d" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “<term>appropriate congressional committees</term>” means—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f15a08e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1272/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Foreign Relations, and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f15a08f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1272/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1699">133 STAT. 1699</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e79880" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1273" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1273">SEC. 1273. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f15a090-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading>PROHIBITION ON IN-FLIGHT REFUELING TO NON-UNITED STATES AIRCRAFT THAT ENGAGE IN HOSTILITIES IN THE ONGOING CIVIL WAR IN YEMEN.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  For the two-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the Department of Defense may not provide in-flight refueling pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2342">section 2342 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, or any other applicable statutory authority, to non-United States aircraft that engage in hostilities in the ongoing civil war in Yemen unless and until a declaration of war or a specific statutory authorization for such use of United States Armed Forces has been enacted.</content></section> <section id="d159904e79893" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1274" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1274">SEC. 1274. </num><heading>REPORT ON SAUDI-LED COALITION STRIKES IN YEMEN.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f1614c1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1274/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for two years, the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of State and the Director of National Intelligence, shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on civilian casualties caused by the Saudi-led coalition and by the Houthis as part of the civil war in Yemen.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f1614c2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1274/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f1614c3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Matters to Be Included</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each such report shall contain the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f1614c4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1274/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>An estimate of the number of civilian casualties resulting from operations by the Saudi-led coalition and by the Houthis during the preceding year.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f1614c5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1274/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>An assessment of whether members of the Saudi-led coalition and the Houthis followed the norms and practices the United States military employs to avoid civilian casualties and ensure proportionality.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f1614c6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1274/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>An assessment of whether operations executed by members of the Saudi-led coalition and by the Houthis are in compliance with the United States’ interpretation of the laws governing armed conflict and proportionality.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f1614c7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1274/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>Any other matters the Secretary determines to be relevant.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f1614c8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1274/c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Appropriate Congressional Committee Defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “<term>appropriate congressional committees</term>” means—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f1614c9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1274/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the congressional defense committees; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f1614ca-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1274/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f1614cb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1274/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e79963" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1275" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1275">SEC. 1275. </num><heading>REPORTS ON EXPENSES INCURRED FOR IN-FLIGHT REFUELING OF SAUDI COALITION AIRCRAFT CONDUCTING MISSIONS RELATING TO CIVIL WAR IN YEMEN.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f1689fc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1275/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reports Required</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f1689fd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1275/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f1689fe-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and every 30 days thereafter, the Secretary of Defense shall submit a report to the appropriate committees of Congress detailing the expenses incurred by the United States in providing in-flight refueling services for Saudi or Saudi-led coalition non-United States aircraft conducting missions as part of the civil war in Yemen during the period of March 1, 2015, through November 11, 2018, <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1700">133 STAT. 1700</page> and the extent to which such expenses have been reimbursed by members of the Saudi-led coalition.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f1689ff-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1275/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each report required under paragraph (1) shall include the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f168a00-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1275/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>The total expenses incurred by the United States in providing in-flight refueling services, including fuel, flight hours, and other applicable expenses, to Saudi or Saudi-led coalition, non-United States aircraft conducting missions as part of the civil war in Yemen.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f168a01-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1275/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>The amount of the expenses described in subparagraph (A) that has been reimbursed by each member of the Saudi-led coalition.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f168a02-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1275/a/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f168a03-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reimbursement.</p></sidenote><content>Any action taken by the United States to recoup the remaining expenses described in subparagraph (A), including any commitments by members of the Saudi-led coalition to reimburse the United States for such expenses.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f168a04-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1275/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Sunset</inline>.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f168a05-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Certification.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f168a06-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote>—</heading><content>The reporting requirement under paragraph (1) shall cease to be effective on the date on which the Secretary certifies to the appropriate committees of Congress that all expenses incurred by the United States in providing in-flight refueling services for Saudi or Saudi-led coalition non-United States aircraft conducting missions as part of the civil war in Yemen during the period of March 1, 2015, through November 11, 2018, have been reimbursed.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f168a07-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1275/b" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Appropriate Committees of Congress Defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “<term>appropriate committees of Congress</term>” means—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f168a08-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1275/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f168a09-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1275/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f168a0a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1275/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f168a0b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1275/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e80063" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1276" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1276">SEC. 1276. </num><heading>REPORT ON SAUDI ARABIA’S HUMAN RIGHTS RECORD.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f16d82c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1276/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report in writing that—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f16d82d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1276/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>describes the extent to which officials of the Government of Saudi Arabia, including members of the military or security services, are responsible for or complicit in gross violations of internationally recognized human rights, including violations of the human rights of journalists, bloggers, human rights defenders, and those who support women’s rights or religious freedom;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f16d82e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1276/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>describes violations of human rights in Saudi Arabia by officials of the Government of Saudi Arabia, including against journalists, bloggers, human rights defenders, and civil society activists;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f16d82f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1276/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>describes United States actions to address Saudi violations of human rights, including against journalists, bloggers, human rights defenders, and civil society activists, including demands for clemency review of these cases;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f16d830-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1276/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>describes any intolerant content in educational materials published by Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Education that <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1701">133 STAT. 1701</page> are used in schools both inside Saudi Arabia and at schools throughout the world; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f16ff41-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1276/a/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>describes United States actions to encourage Saudi Arabia to retrieve and destroy materials with intolerant material and revise teacher manuals and retrain teachers to reflect changes in educational materials and promote tolerance.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f16ff42-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1276/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Form</inline>.—</heading><content>The report required by subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f16ff43-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1276/c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In the section, the term “<term>appropriate congressional committees</term>” means—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f16ff44-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1276/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f16ff45-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1276/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e80136" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1277" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1277">SEC. 1277. </num><heading>REPORT ON INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT RELATING TO THE KILLING OF WASHINGTON POST COLUMNIST JAMAL KHASHOGGI.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f177476-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1277/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of National Intelligence shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report consisting of—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f177477-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1277/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f177478-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>a determination and presentation of evidence with respect to the advance knowledge and role of any current or former official of the Government of Saudi Arabia or any current or former senior Saudi political figure over the directing, ordering, or tampering of evidence in the killing of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f177479-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1277/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f17747a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">List.</p></sidenote><chapeau>a list of foreign persons that the Director of National Intelligence has high confidence—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f17747b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1277/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>were responsible for, or complicit in, ordering, controlling, or otherwise directing an act or acts contributing to or causing the death of Jamal Khashoggi;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f17747c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1277/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>knowingly and materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or services in support of, an activity described in subparagraph (A); or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f17747d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1277/a/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>impeded the impartial investigation of the killing of Jamal Khashoggi, including through the tampering of evidence relating to the investigation.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f17747e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1277/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Form</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f17747f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1277/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The report required by subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f177480-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1277/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f177481-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Names of foreign persons listed</inline>.—</heading><content>The name of each foreign person listed in the report described in subsection (a)(2) shall be included in the unclassified portion of the report unless the Director of National Intelligence determines that such disclosure would undermine United States intelligence sources and methods or threaten the national security interests of the United States.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f177482-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1277/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f177483-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1277/c/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Appropriate congressional committees</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term “<term>appropriate congressional committees</term>” means—<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1702">133 STAT. 1702</page></chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f177484-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1277/c/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f177485-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1277/c/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f177486-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1277/c/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Knowingly</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>knowingly</term>”, with respect to conduct, a circumstance, or a result, means that a person has actual knowledge, or should have known, of the conduct, the circumstance, or the result.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e80250" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1278" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1278">SEC. 1278. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f177487-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s8606">22 USC 8606 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>UNITED STATES-ISRAEL COOPERATION TO COUNTER UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f1837d8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1278/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authority to Establish Capabilities to Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f1837d9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1278/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f1837da-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f1837db-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Research and development.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f1837dc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluation.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense, upon request of the Ministry of Defense of Israel and in consultation with the Secretary of State and the Director of National Intelligence, is authorized to carry out research, development, test, and evaluation activities, on a joint basis with Israel, to establish capabilities for countering unmanned aerial systems that threaten the United States or Israel. Any activities carried out pursuant to such authority shall be conducted in a manner that appropriately protects sensitive technology and information and the national security interests of the United States and Israel.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f185eed-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1278/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The activities described in paragraph (1) and subsection (b) may not be carried out until after the Secretary of Defense submits to the appropriate committees of Congress a report setting forth the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f185eee-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1278/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f185eef-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Memorandums.</p></sidenote><content>A memorandum of agreement between the United States and Israel regarding sharing of research and development costs for the capabilities described in paragraph (1), and any supporting documents.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f185ef0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1278/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f185ef1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Certification.</p></sidenote><chapeau>A certification that the memorandum of agreement—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f185ef2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1278/a/2/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>requires sharing of costs of projects, including in-kind support, between the United States and Israel;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f185ef3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1278/a/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>establishes a framework to negotiate the rights to any intellectual property developed under the memorandum of agreement; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f185ef4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1278/a/2/B/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>requires the United States Government to receive semiannual reports on expenditure of funds, if any, by the Government of Israel, including a description of what the funds have been used for, when funds were expended, and an identification of entities that expended the funds.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f185ef5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1278/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Support in Connection With the Program</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f185ef6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1278/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense is authorized to provide maintenance and sustainment support to Israel for the research, development, test, and evaluation activities authorized in subsection (a)(1). Such authority includes authority to install equipment necessary to carry out such research, development, test, and evaluation activities.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f185ef7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1278/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f185ef8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Support may not be provided under paragraph (1) until 15 days after the Secretary submits to the appropriate committees of Congress a report setting forth a detailed description of the support to be provided.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1703">133 STAT. 1703</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f185ef9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1278/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Matching contribution</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f185efa-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1278/b/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in subparagraph (B), support may not be provided under this subsection unless the Government of Israel contributes an amount not less than the amount of support to be so provided to the program, project, or activity for which the support is to be so provided in the calendar year in which the support is provided.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f185efb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1278/b/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exception</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to paragraph (4), the Secretary may use amounts available to the Secretary in excess of the amount contributed by the Government of Israel to provide support under this subsection for costs associated with any unique national requirement identified by the United States with respect to countering unmanned aerial systems.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f185efc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1278/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Annual limitation on amount</inline>.—</heading><content>The amount of support provided under this subsection in any year may not exceed $25,000,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f185efd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1278/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Use of certain amounts for rdt&e activities in the united states</inline>.—</heading><content>Of the amount provided by the United States in support under paragraph (1), not less than 50 percent of such amount shall be used for research, development, test, and evaluation activities in the United States in connection with such support.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f185efe-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1278/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Lead Agency</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall designate an appropriate research and development entity of a military department as the lead agency of the Department of Defense in carrying out this section.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f185eff-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1278/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f185f00-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Records.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Semiannual Reports</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress on a semiannual basis a report that contains a copy of the most recent semiannual report provided by the Government of Israel to the Department of Defense pursuant to subsection (a)(2)(B)(iii).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f185f01-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1278/e" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Appropriate Committees of Congress Defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “<term>appropriate committees of Congress</term>” means—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f185f02-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1278/e/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on Homeland Security, the Committee on Appropriations, and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f185f03-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1278/e/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on Homeland Security, the Committee on Appropriations, and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f185f04-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1278/f" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Sunset</inline>.—</heading><content>The authority in this section to carry out activities described in subsection (a), and to provide support described in subsection (b), shall expire on December 31, 2024.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e80450" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1279" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1279">SEC. 1279. </num><heading>EXTENSION AND MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY FOR UNITED STATES-ISRAEL ANTI-TUNNEL COOPERATION ACTIVITIES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f188615-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1279/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Modification of Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (a) of section 1279 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (<ref href="/us/usc/t22/s8606">22 U.S.C. 8606 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>, in the first sentence, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and to establish capabilities for countering unmanned aerial systems</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f188616-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1279/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exception to Matching Contribution Requirement</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subsection (b)(3) of such section <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1704">133 STAT. 1704</page></chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f188617-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1279/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Support</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f188618-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in subparagraph (B), support”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f188619-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1279/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f18ad2a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exception</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to paragraph (4), the Secretary may use amounts available to the Secretary in excess of the amount contributed by the Government of Israel to provide support under this subsection for costs associated with any unique national requirement identified by the United States with respect to anti-tunnel capabilities.”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f18ad2b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1279/c" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Extension</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (f) of such section <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2020</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2024</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e80551" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1280" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1280">SEC. 1280. </num><heading>REPORT ON COST IMPOSITION STRATEGY.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f18d43c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1280/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f18d43d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the heads of other Federal departments and agencies, as appropriate, shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report describing the cost imposition strategies of the Department of Defense with respect to the People’s Republic of China and the Russian Federation.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f18d43e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1280/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report under subsection (a) shall include the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f18d43f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1280/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>A description of the manner in which the future-years defense program and current operational concepts of the Department are designed to impose costs on the People’s Republic of China and the Russian Federation, including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f18d440-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1280/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>political, economic, budgetary, human capital, and technology costs; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f18d441-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1280/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>costs associated with military efficiency and effectiveness.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f18d442-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1280/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>A description of the policies and processes of the Department relating to the development and execution of cost imposition strategies.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f18d443-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1280/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Form</inline>.—</heading><content>The report under subsection (a) shall be submitted in classified form, and shall include an unclassified summary.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e80606" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1281" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1281">SEC. 1281. </num><heading>MODIFICATION OF INITIATIVE TO SUPPORT PROTECTION OF NATIONAL SECURITY ACADEMIC RESEARCHERS FROM UNDUE INFLUENCE AND OTHER SECURITY THREATS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f197084-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1281/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (a) of section 1286 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/232">Public Law 115–232</ref>)<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f197085-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2358">10 USC 2358 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>, in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>academic institutions</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>institutions of higher education</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f197086-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1281/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Additional Requirements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subsection (c) of such section <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f197087-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1281/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="amend">amending</amendingAction> paragraph (2) to read as follows:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3f197088-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f197089-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><chapeau>Training developed and delivered in consultation with institutions of higher education and appropriate Government agencies, and other support to institutions of higher education, to promote security and limit undue influence on institutions of higher education and personnel, including Department of Defense financial support to carry out such activities, that—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f19708a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>emphasizes best practices for protection of sensitive national security information; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f19708b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>includes the dissemination of unclassified materials and resources for identifying and protecting against <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1705">133 STAT. 1705</page> emerging threats to institutions of higher education, including specific counterintelligence information and advice developed specifically for faculty and academic researchers based on actual identified threats.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f19979c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1281/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in paragraph (3), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and academic institutions</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f19979d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1281/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>in paragraph (7), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>academic institution</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>institution of higher education</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f19979e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1281/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3f19beaf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">“(8) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f19beb0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">List.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f19beb1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><chapeau>A list, developed and continuously updated in consultation with the Bureau of Industry and Security of the Department of Commerce, the Director of National Intelligence, United States institutions of higher education that conduct significant Department of Defense research or engineering activities, and other appropriate individuals and organizations, of academic institutions of the People’s Republic of China, the Russian Federation, and other countries, that—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f19beb2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>have a history of improper technology transfer, intellectual property theft, or cyber or human espionage;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f19beb3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>operate under the direction of the military forces or intelligence agency of the applicable country;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f19beb4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><chapeau>are known—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f19beb5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>to recruit foreign individuals for the purpose of transferring knowledge to advance military or intelligence efforts; or</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f19beb6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>to provide misleading information or otherwise attempt to conceal the connections of an individual or institution to a defense or an intelligence agency of the applicable country; or</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f19beb7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>pose a serious risk of improper technology transfer of data, technology, or research that is not published or publicly available.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f19beb8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1281/c" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Procedures for Enhanced Information Sharing</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (d) of such section <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f19beb9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Procedures for Enhanced Information Sharing</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f19beba-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f19bebb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than October 1, 2020, for the purpose of maintaining appropriate security controls over research activities, technical information, and intellectual property, the Secretary, in conjunction with appropriate public and private entities, shall establish streamlined procedures to collect appropriate information relating to individuals, including United States citizens and foreign nationals, who participate in defense research and development activities (other than basic research).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f19bebc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Protection from release</inline>.—</heading><content>The procedures required by paragraph (1) shall include procedures to protect such information from release, consistent with applicable regulations.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f19bebd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f19bebe-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reporting to government information systems and repositories</inline>.—</heading><content>The procedures required by paragraph (1) may include procedures developed, in coordination with appropriate public and private entities, to report such information to existing Government information systems and repositories.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f19bebf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1281/d" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subsection (e) of such section <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f19e5d0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1281/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in the subsection heading, by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText><headingText class="smallCaps">Annual</headingText></quotedText>” before “<quotedText><headingText class="smallCaps">Report</headingText></quotedText>”;<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1706">133 STAT. 1706</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f19e5d1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1281/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>one year after the date of the enactment</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText>the Secretary</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>April 30, 2020, and annually thereafter, the Secretary, acting through appropriate Government officials (including the Under Secretary for Research and Engineering),</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f19e5d2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1281/d/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>in paragraph (2), by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subparagraph:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f19e5d3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">“(F) </num><content>Identification of any incident relating to undue influence to security threats to academic research activities funded by the Department of Defense, including theft of property or intellectual property relating to a project funded by the Department at an institution of higher education.”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e80871" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1282" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1282">SEC. 1282. </num><heading>MODIFICATION OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR POLICY ON CIVILIAN CASUALTY MATTERS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3f1a5b04-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 936 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/232">Public Law 115–232</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s134">10 U.S.C. 134 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f1a5b05-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1282/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in subsection (b)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f1a5b06-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1282/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in paragraph (3), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>appropriate to the specific regional circumstances</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>publicly available means</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f1a5b07-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1282/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (5)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f1a5b08-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1282/1/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>in subparagraph (A), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, including for acknowledging the status of any individuals killed or injured who were believed to be enemy combatants, but subsequently determined to be non-combatants</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>operations</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f1a5b09-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1282/1/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau>in subparagraph (B)—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y3f1a5b0a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1282/1/B/ii/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or other assistance</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>payments</quotedText>”; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y3f1a5b0b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1282/1/B/ii/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>necessary</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>reasonable and culturally appropriate</quotedText>”; and</content></subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f1a5b0c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1282/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>in paragraph (7), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and</quotedText>” at the end;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f1a5b0d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1282/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> paragraph (8) as paragraph (9); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f1a5b0e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1282/1/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after paragraph (7) the following:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y3f1a5b0f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">“(8) </num><chapeau>cultivating, developing, retaining, and disseminating—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f1a5b10-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>lessons learned for integrating civilian protection into operational planning and identifying the proximate cause or causes of civilian casualties; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f1a5b11-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>practices developed to prevent, mitigate, or respond to such casualties;”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f1a5b12-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1282/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsection (c) as subsection (d);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f1a5b13-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1282/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after subsection (b) the following:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f1a8224-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Coordination</inline>.—</heading><content>The senior civilian official designated under subsection (a) shall develop and implement steps to increase coordination with the relevant Chiefs of Mission and other appropriate positions in the Department of State with respect to the policies required pursuant to subsection (a) and other matters or assistance related to civilian harm, resulting from military operations.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f1a8225-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1282/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after subsection (d), as so redesignated, the following:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f1a8226-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f1a8227-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this subsection, the senior civilian official designated <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1707">133 STAT. 1707</page> under subsection (a) shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f1a8228-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>the updates made to the policy developed by the senior civilian official pursuant to this section; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f1a8229-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>the efforts of the Department to implement such updates.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d159904e81052" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1283" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1283">SEC. 1283. </num><heading>REPORT ON EXPORT OF CERTAIN SATELLITES TO ENTITIES WITH CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP STRUCTURES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f1b6c8a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1283/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f1b6c8b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with the heads of appropriate agencies, shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on addressing the threat or potential threat posed by the export, reexport, or in-country transfer of satellites described in section 1261(c)(1) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (<ref href="/us/pl/112/239">Public Law 112–239</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2778">22 U.S.C. 2778 note</ref>) to entities described in subsection (b).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f1b6c8c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1283/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Entities Described</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f1b6c8d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1283/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>An entity described in this subsection is an entity the beneficial owner of which is—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f1b6c8e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1283/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>an individual who is a citizen or national of a country described in section 1261(c)(2) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f1b6c8f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1283/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>an entity organized under the laws of or otherwise subject to the jurisdiction of such a country;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f1b6c90-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1283/b/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>the government of such a country; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f1b6c91-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1283/b/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>any other individual or entity the Secretary determines would detrimentally affect the national security of the United States.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f1b93a2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1283/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Determination of beneficial ownership</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of paragraph (1), the Secretary shall identify a person as the beneficial owner of an entity—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f1b93a3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1283/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in a manner that is not less stringent than the manner set forth in section 240.13d–3 of <ref href="/us/cfr/t17">title 17, Code of Federal Regulations</ref> (as in effect on the date of the enactment of this Act); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f1b93a4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1283/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f1b93a5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>based on a threshold, to be determined by the Secretary, based on an assessment of whether the person’s position would give the person an opportunity to control the use of a satellite described in section 1261(c)(1) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 and exported, reexported, or transferred in country to the entity.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f1b93a6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1283/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report required by subsection (a) shall include the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f1b93a7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1283/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f1b93a8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluation.</p></sidenote><content>An evaluation of whether satellites described in section 1261(c)(1) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 have been exported, reexported, or transferred in-country, directly or indirectly, to entities described in subsection (b).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f1b93a9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1283/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f1b93aa-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Examination.</p></sidenote><content>An examination of the effect on national security of the potential export, reexport, or in-country transfer of satellites in compliance with section 1261(c) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 in circumstances in which the services, bandwidth, or functions of the satellites <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1708">133 STAT. 1708</page> could subsequently be leased or sold to, or otherwise used by, an entity described in subsection (b).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f1b93ab-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1283/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f1b93ac-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Examination.</p></sidenote><content>An examination of the effect on national security of not limiting the export, reexport, or in-country transfer of such satellites to entities described in subsection (b).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f1b93ad-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1283/c/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f1b93ae-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f1b93af-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f1b93b0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>Recommendations for, and an assessment of the effectiveness of, a licensing condition that would prohibit or limit the export, reexport, or in-country transfer of such satellites to, or the use of such satellites by, entities described in subsection (b).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f1b93b1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1283/c/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f1b93b2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment, based on realistic and justifiable assumptions and forecasts, of the economic implications of and potential harm caused by a licensing condition described in paragraph (4) on the United States industries that develop or produce satellites and commercial telecommunications equipment that do not have direct national security ties.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f1b93b3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1283/c/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f1b93b4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluation.</p></sidenote><chapeau>An evaluation of the resources necessary to ensure the ability of the Bureau of Industry and Security of the Department of Commerce—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f1b93b5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1283/c/6/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>to adequately identify and analyze the beneficial owners of entities in decisions relating to—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f1b93b6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1283/c/6/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>issuing licenses for the export, reexport, or in-country transfer of such satellites to such entities; or</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f1b93b7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1283/c/6/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>the ultimate end uses and end-users of such satellites; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f1b93b8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1283/c/6/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>when evaluating such a decision—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f1b93b9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1283/c/6/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>to have full knowledge of the potential end-user of the satellite and the current beneficial owner of the entity; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f1b93ba-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1283/c/6/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>to be able to determine whether issuing the license would be inconsistent with the goal of preventing entities described in subsection (b) from accessing or using such satellites.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f1b93bb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1283/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Form</inline>.—</heading><content>The report required by subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f1b93bc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1283/e" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “<term>appropriate congressional committees</term>” means—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f1b93bd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1283/e/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, the Committee on Foreign Relations, and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f1b93be-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1283/e/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Financial Services, the Committee on Energy and Commerce, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e81263" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1284" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1284">SEC. 1284. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f1b93bf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s8784">22 USC 8784 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>RULE OF CONSTRUCTION RELATING TO THE USE OF MILITARY FORCE.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Nothing in this Act, or any amendment made by this Act, may be construed to authorize the use of military force, including the use of military force against Iran or any other country.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1709">133 STAT. 1709</page></content></section> <section id="d159904e81277" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1285" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1285">SEC. 1285. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f1b93c0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t50/s1550">50 USC 1550</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>REPORTS AND BRIEFINGS ON USE OF MILITARY FORCE AND SUPPORT OF PARTNER FORCES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f1c3001-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1285/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f1c3002-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and every 180 days thereafter, the President shall submit to the congressional defense committees, the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate, and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives a report on actions taken pursuant to the Authorization for Use of Military Force (<ref href="/us/pl/107/40">Public Law 107–40</ref>) against those countries or organizations described in such law, as well as any actions taken to command, coordinate, participate in the movement of, or accompany the regular or irregular military forces of any foreign country or government when such forces are engaged in hostilities or in situations where imminent involvement in hostilities is clearly indicated by the circumstances, during the preceding 180-day period.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f1c3003-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1285/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f1c3004-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Lists.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Matters to Be Included</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report required by subsection (a) shall include, with respect to the time period for which the report was submitted, the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f1c3005-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1285/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>A list of each country or organization with respect to which force has been used pursuant to the Authorization for Use of Military Force, including the legal and factual basis for the determination that authority under such law applies with respect to each such country or organization.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f1c3006-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1285/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f1c3007-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An intelligence assessment of the risk to the United States posed by each such country or organization.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f1c3008-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1285/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>A list of each country in which operations were conducted pursuant to such law and a description of the circumstances necessitating the use of force pursuant to such law, including whether the country is designated as an area of active hostilities.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f1c3009-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1285/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>A general description of the status of operations conducted pursuant to such law as well as a description of the expected scope and duration of such operations.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f1c571a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1285/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><chapeau>A list of each partner force and country with respect to which United States Armed Forces have commanded, coordinated, participated in the movement of, or accompanied the regular or irregular forces of any foreign country or government that have engaged in hostilities or there existed an imminent threat that such forces would become engaged in hostilities, including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f1c571b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1285/b/5/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>a delineation of any such instances in which such United States Armed Forces were or were not operating under the Authorization for Use of Military Force; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f1c571c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1285/b/5/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f1c571d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>a determination of whether the foreign forces, irregular forces, groups, or individuals against which such hostilities occurred are covered by such law.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f1c571e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1285/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>A description of the actual and proposed contributions, including financing, equipment, training, troops, and logistical support, provided by each foreign country that participates in any international coalition with the United States to combat a country or organization described in the Authorization for Use of Military Force.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f1c571f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1285/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Form</inline>.—</heading><content>The information required under paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (b) shall be submitted in unclassified form.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f1c5720-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1285/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f1c5721-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">President.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f1c5722-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Compliance.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Other Reports</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>If United States Armed Forces are introduced into hostilities, or into situations where imminent involvement in hostilities is clearly indicated by the circumstances, against <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1710">133 STAT. 1710</page> any country, organization, or person pursuant to statutory or constitutional authorities other than Authorization for Use of Military Force, the President shall comply with the reporting requirements under—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f1c5723-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1285/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>this section to the same extent and in the same manner as if such actions had been taken under Authorization for Use of Military Force;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f1c5724-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1285/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the War Powers Resolution (<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s1541/etseq">50 U.S.C. 1541 et seq.</ref>); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f1c5725-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1285/d/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>any other applicable provision of law.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f1c5726-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXII/stG/s1285/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f1c5727-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f1c5728-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">President.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefings</inline>.—</heading><content>At least once during each 180-day period described in subsection (a), the President shall provide to the congressional defense committees, the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate, and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives a briefing on the matters covered by the report required under this section for such period.</content></subsection> </section> </subtitle> <num value="XIII">TITLE XIII—</num><heading>COOPERATIVE THREAT REDUCTION</heading> <toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1301.  </designator> <label>Funding allocations; specification of cooperative threat reduction funds.</label> </referenceItem></toc> <section id="d159904e81438" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXIII/s1301" style="-uslm-lc:I658146"><num class="bold" value="1301">SECTION 1301. </num><heading>FUNDING ALLOCATIONS; SPECIFICATION OF COOPERATIVE THREAT REDUCTION FUNDS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f1ca549-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXIII/s1301/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Funding Allocations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Of the $338,700,000 authorized to be appropriated to the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2010 in section 301 and made available by the funding table in division D for the Department of Defense Cooperative Threat Reduction Program established under section 1321 of the Department of Defense Cooperative Threat Reduction Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s3711">50 U.S.C. 3711</ref>), the following amounts may be obligated for the purposes specified:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f1ca54a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXIII/s1301/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>For strategic offensive arms elimination, $492,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f1ca54b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXIII/s1301/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>For chemical weapons destruction, $12,856,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f1ca54c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXIII/s1301/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>For global nuclear security, $33,919,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f1ca54d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXIII/s1301/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>For cooperative biological engagement, $183,642,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f1ca54e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXIII/s1301/a/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>For proliferation prevention, $79,869,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f1ca54f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXIII/s1301/a/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>For activities designated as Other Assessments/Administrative Costs, $27,922,000.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f1ca550-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXIII/s1301/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Specification of Cooperative Threat Reduction Funds</inline>.—</heading><content>Funds appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 301 and made available by the funding table in division D for the Department of Defense Cooperative Threat Reduction Program shall be available for obligation for fiscal years 2020, 2021, and 2022.</content></subsection> </section> <num value="XIV">TITLE XIV—</num><heading>OTHER AUTHORIZATIONS</heading> <toc> <referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle A—</designator> <label>Military Programs</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1401. </designator> <label>Working capital funds.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1402. </designator> <label>Chemical agents and munitions destruction, defense.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1403. </designator> <label>Drug interdiction and counter-drug activities, defense-wide.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1404. </designator> <label>Defense inspector general.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1405. </designator> <label>Defense health program.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1711">133 STAT. 1711</page></label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle B—</designator> <label>Other Matters</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1411. </designator> <label>Authority for transfer of funds to joint Department of Defense-Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility Demonstration Fund for Captain James A. Lovell Health Care Center, Illinois.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1412. </designator> <label>Authorization of appropriations for Armed Forces Retirement Home.</label> </referenceItem></toc> <subtitle id="d159904e81551" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXIV/stA" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading>Military Programs</heading> <section id="d159904e81556" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXIV/stA/s1401" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1401">SEC. 1401. </num><heading>WORKING CAPITAL FUNDS.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2020 for the use of the Armed Forces and other activities and agencies of the Department of Defense for providing capital for working capital and revolving funds, as specified in the funding table in section 4501.</content></section> <section id="d159904e81563" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXIV/stA/s1402" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1402">SEC. 1402. </num><heading>CHEMICAL AGENTS AND MUNITIONS DESTRUCTION, DEFENSE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f1ccc61-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXIV/stA/s1402/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2020 for expenses, not otherwise provided for, for Chemical Agents and Munitions Destruction, Defense, as specified in the funding table in section 4501.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f1ccc62-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXIV/stA/s1402/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Use</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Amounts authorized to be appropriated under subsection (a) are authorized for—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f1ccc63-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXIV/stA/s1402/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the destruction of lethal chemical agents and munitions in accordance with section 1412 of the Department of Defense Authorization Act, 1986 (<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s1521">50 U.S.C. 1521</ref>); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f1cf374-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXIV/stA/s1402/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the destruction of chemical warfare materiel of the United States that is not covered by section 1412 of such Act.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e81600" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXIV/stA/s1403" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1403">SEC. 1403. </num><heading>DRUG INTERDICTION AND COUNTER-DRUG ACTIVITIES, DEFENSE-WIDE.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2020 for expenses, not otherwise provided for, for Drug Interdiction and Counter-Drug Activities, Defense-wide, as specified in the funding table in section 4501.</content></section> <section id="d159904e81607" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXIV/stA/s1404" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1404">SEC. 1404. </num><heading>DEFENSE INSPECTOR GENERAL.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2020 for expenses, not otherwise provided for, for the Office of the Inspector General of the Department of Defense, as specified in the funding table in section 4501.</content></section> <section id="d159904e81615" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXIV/stA/s1405" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1405">SEC. 1405. </num><heading>DEFENSE HEALTH PROGRAM.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2020 for the Defense Health Program for use of the Armed Forces and other activities and agencies of the Department of Defense for providing for the health of eligible beneficiaries, as specified in the funding table in section 4501.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1712">133 STAT. 1712</page></content></section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d159904e81625" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXIV/stB" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading>Other Matters</heading> <section id="d159904e81630" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXIV/stB/s1411" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1411">SEC. 1411. </num><heading>AUTHORITY FOR TRANSFER OF FUNDS TO JOINT DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE-DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS MEDICAL FACILITY DEMONSTRATION FUND FOR CAPTAIN JAMES A. LOVELL HEALTH CARE CENTER, ILLINOIS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f1d1a85-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXIV/stB/s1411/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authority for Transfer of Funds</inline>.—</heading><content>Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by section 1405 and available for the Defense Health Program for operation and maintenance, $127,000,000 may be transferred by the Secretary of Defense to the Joint Department of Defense–Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility Demonstration Fund established by subsection (a)(1) of section 1704 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (<ref href="/us/pl/111/84">Public Law 111–84</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/123/2571">123 Stat. 2571</ref>). For purposes of subsection (a)(2) of such section 1704, any funds so transferred shall be treated as amounts authorized and appropriated specifically for the purpose of such a transfer.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f1d1a86-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXIV/stB/s1411/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Use of Transferred Funds</inline>.—</heading><content>For the purposes of subsection (b) of such section 1704, facility operations for which funds transferred under subsection (a) may be used are operations of the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center, consisting of the North Chicago Veterans Affairs Medical Center, the Navy Ambulatory Care Center, and supporting facilities designated as a combined Federal medical facility under an operational agreement covered by section 706 of the Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 (<ref href="/us/pl/110/417">Public Law 110–417</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/122/4500">122 Stat. 4500</ref>).</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e81667" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXIV/stB/s1412" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1412">SEC. 1412. </num><heading>AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR ARMED FORCES RETIREMENT HOME.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  There is hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2020 from the Armed Forces Retirement Home Trust Fund the sum of $64,300,000 for the operation of the Armed Forces Retirement Home.</content></section> </subtitle> <num value="XV">TITLE XV—</num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f1d4197-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">State listing.<?GPOvSpace 12?></p></sidenote><heading>AUTHORIZATION OF ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR OVERSEAS CONTINGENCY OPERATIONS</heading> <toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1501. </designator> <label>Purpose.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1502. </designator> <label>Treatment as additional authorizations.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle A—</designator> <label>Authorization of Appropriations for Overseas Contingency Operations</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1511. </designator> <label>Overseas contingency operations.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1512. </designator> <label>Procurement.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1513.  </designator> <label>Research, development, test, and evaluation.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1514. </designator> <label>Operation and maintenance.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1515. </designator> <label>Military personnel.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1516. </designator> <label>Working capital funds.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1517. </designator> <label>Drug interdiction and counter-drug activities, defense-wide.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1518. </designator> <label>Defense inspector general.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1519. </designator> <label>Defense health program.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1520. </designator> <label>Afghanistan security forces fund.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1520A. </designator> <label>Special transfer authority.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle B—</designator> <label>Authorization of Appropriations for Emergency Funds for Recovery and Restoration</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1521. </designator> <label>Procurement.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1713">133 STAT. 1713</page></label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1522. </designator> <label>Research, development, test, and evaluation.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1523. </designator> <label>Operation and maintenance.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1524. </designator> <label>Restriction on transfer of funds authorized by this subtitle.</label> </referenceItem></toc> <section id="d159904e81785" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXV/s1501" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1501">SEC. 1501. </num><heading>PURPOSE.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3f1d68a8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  The purposes of this title are to authorize appropriations for the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2020—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f1d68a9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXV/s1501/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>to provide additional funds for overseas contingency operations being carried out by the Armed Forces; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f1d68aa-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXV/s1501/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>to provide additional emergency funds for the recovery and restoration of military missions and activities at military installations in California, Florida, North Carolina, and Nebraska that were impacted by natural disasters.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d159904e81802" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXV/s1502" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1502">SEC. 1502. </num><heading>TREATMENT AS ADDITIONAL AUTHORIZATIONS.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  The amounts authorized to be appropriated by this title are in addition to amounts otherwise authorized to be appropriated by this Act.</content></section> <subtitle id="d159904e81809" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXV/stA" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading>Authorization of Appropriations for Overseas Contingency Operations</heading> <section id="d159904e81814" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXV/stA/s1511" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1511">SEC. 1511. </num><heading>OVERSEAS CONTINGENCY OPERATIONS.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2020 for the Department of Defense for overseas contingency operations in such amounts as may be designated as provided in section 251(b)(2)(A)(ii) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (<ref href="/us/usc/t2/s901/b/2/A/ii">2 U.S.C. 901(b)(2)(A)(ii)</ref>).</content></section> <section id="d159904e81824" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXV/stA/s1512" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1512">SEC. 1512. </num><heading>PROCUREMENT.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2020 for procurement accounts for the Army, the Navy and the Marine Corps, the Air Force, and Defense-wide activities, as specified in the funding table in section 4102.</content></section> <section id="d159904e81831" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXV/stA/s1513" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1513">SEC. 1513. </num><heading>RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2020 for the use of the Department of Defense for research, development, test, and evaluation, as specified in the funding table in section 4202.</content></section> <section id="d159904e81838" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXV/stA/s1514" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1514">SEC. 1514. </num><heading>OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2020 for the use of the Armed Forces and other activities and agencies of the Department of Defense for expenses, not otherwise provided for, for operation and maintenance, as specified in the funding table in section 4302.</content></section> <section id="d159904e81846" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXV/stA/s1515" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1515">SEC. 1515. </num><heading>MILITARY PERSONNEL.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2020 for the use of the Armed Forces and other activities and agencies of the Department of Defense for expenses, not otherwise provided for, military personnel accounts, as specified in the funding table in section 4402.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1714">133 STAT. 1714</page></content></section> <section id="d159904e81855" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXV/stA/s1516" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1516">SEC. 1516. </num><heading>WORKING CAPITAL FUNDS.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2020 for the use of the Armed Forces and other activities and agencies of the Department of Defense for providing capital for working capital and revolving funds, as specified in the funding table in section 4502.</content></section> <section id="d159904e81862" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXV/stA/s1517" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1517">SEC. 1517. </num><heading>DRUG INTERDICTION AND COUNTER-DRUG ACTIVITIES, DEFENSE-WIDE.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2020 for expenses, not otherwise provided for, for Drug Interdiction and Counter-Drug Activities, Defense-wide, as specified in the funding table in section 4502.</content></section> <section id="d159904e81869" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXV/stA/s1518" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1518">SEC. 1518. </num><heading>DEFENSE INSPECTOR GENERAL.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2020 for expenses, not otherwise provided for, for the Office of the Inspector General of the Department of Defense, as specified in the funding table in section 4502.</content></section> <section id="d159904e81876" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXV/stA/s1519" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1519">SEC. 1519. </num><heading>DEFENSE HEALTH PROGRAM.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2020 for expenses, not otherwise provided for, for the Defense Health Program, as specified in the funding table in section 4502.</content></section> <section id="d159904e81883" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXV/stA/s1520" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1520">SEC. 1520. </num><heading>AFGHANISTAN SECURITY FORCES FUND.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f1fd9ab-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXV/stA/s1520/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Continuation of Prior Authorities and Notice and Reporting Requirements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Funds available to the Department of Defense for the Afghanistan Security Forces Fund for fiscal year 2020 shall be subject to the conditions contained in—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f1fd9ac-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXV/stA/s1520/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>subsections (b) through (f) of section 1513 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (<ref href="/us/pl/110/181">Public Law 110–181</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/122/428">122 Stat. 428</ref>); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f1fd9ad-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXV/stA/s1520/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>section 1521(d)(1) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (<ref href="/us/pl/114/328">Public Law 114–328</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/130/2577">130 Stat. 2577</ref>).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f1fd9ae-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXV/stA/s1520/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Equipment Disposition</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f1fd9af-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXV/stA/s1520/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Acceptance of certain equipment</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to paragraph (2), the Secretary of Defense may accept equipment that is procured using amounts authorized to be appropriated for the Afghanistan Security Forces Fund by this Act and is intended for transfer to the security forces of the Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of the Interior of the Government of Afghanistan, but is not accepted by such security forces.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f1fd9b0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXV/stA/s1520/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f1fd9b1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Conditions on acceptance of equipment</inline>.—</heading><content>Before accepting any equipment under the authority provided by paragraph (1), the Commander of United States forces in Afghanistan shall make a determination that such equipment was procured for the purpose of meeting requirements of the security forces of the Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of the Interior of the Government of Afghanistan, as agreed to by both the Government of Afghanistan and the Government of the United States, but is no longer required by such security forces or was damaged before transfer to such security forces.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f1fd9b2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXV/stA/s1520/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements of determination</inline>.—</heading><content>In making a determination under paragraph (2) regarding equipment, the Commander of United States forces in Afghanistan shall consider alternatives to the acceptance of such equipment by the Secretary. <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1715">133 STAT. 1715</page> An explanation of each determination, including the basis for the determination and the alternatives considered, shall be included in the relevant quarterly report required under paragraph (5).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f1fd9b3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXV/stA/s1520/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f1fd9b4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Notification.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Treatment as department of defense stocks</inline>.—</heading><content>Equipment accepted under the authority provided by paragraph (1) may be treated as stocks of the Department of Defense upon notification to the congressional defense committees of such treatment.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f1fd9b5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXV/stA/s1520/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Quarterly reports on equipment disposition</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f1fd9b6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXV/stA/s1520/b/5/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f1fd9b7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act and every 90-day period thereafter during which the authority provided by paragraph (1) is exercised, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report describing the equipment accepted during the period covered by such report under the following:</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f1fd9b8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXV/stA/s1520/b/5/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>This subsection.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f1fd9b9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXV/stA/s1520/b/5/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>Section 1521(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (<ref href="/us/pl/114/328">Public Law 114–328</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/130/2575">130 Stat. 2575</ref>).</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f1fd9ba-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXV/stA/s1520/b/5/A/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>Section 1531(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (<ref href="/us/pl/114/92">Public Law 114–92</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/129/1088">129 Stat. 1088</ref>).</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f1fd9bb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXV/stA/s1520/b/5/A/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>Section 1532(b) of the Carl Levin and Howard P. “Buck” McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (<ref href="/us/pl/113/291">Public Law 113–291</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/128/3613">128 Stat. 3613</ref>).</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f1fd9bc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXV/stA/s1520/b/5/A/v" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">(v) </num><content>Section 1531(d) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 (<ref href="/us/pl/113/66">Public Law 113–66</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/127/938">127 Stat. 938</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2302">10 U.S.C. 2302 note</ref>).</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f1fd9bd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXV/stA/s1520/b/5/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f1fd9be-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">List.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f1fd9bf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Records.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><content>Each report under subparagraph (A) shall include a list of all equipment that was accepted during the period covered by such report and treated as stocks of the Department of Defense and copies of the determinations made under paragraph (2), as required by paragraph (3).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f1fd9c0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXV/stA/s1520/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Security of Afghan Women</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f1fd9c1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXV/stA/s1520/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Of the funds available to the Department of Defense for the Afghan Security Forces Fund for fiscal year 2020, it is the goal that $45,500,000, but in no event less than $10,000,000, shall be used for—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f1fd9c2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXV/stA/s1520/c/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the recruitment, integration, retention, training, and treatment of women in the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f1fd9c3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXV/stA/s1520/c/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the recruitment, training, and contracting of female security personnel for future elections.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f1fd9c4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXV/stA/s1520/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Types of programs and activities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Such programs and activities may include—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f1fd9c5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXV/stA/s1520/c/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>efforts to recruit and retain women into the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces, including the special operations forces;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f1fd9c6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXV/stA/s1520/c/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>programs and activities of the Directorate of Human Rights and Gender Integration of the Ministry of Defense of Afghanistan and the Office of Human Rights, Gender and Child Rights of the Ministry of Interior of Afghanistan;<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1716">133 STAT. 1716</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f1fd9c7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXV/stA/s1520/c/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>development and dissemination of gender and human rights educational and training materials and programs within the Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of Interior of Afghanistan;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f1fd9c8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXV/stA/s1520/c/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>efforts to address harassment and violence against women within the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f1fd9c9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXV/stA/s1520/c/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>improvements to infrastructure that address the requirements of women serving in the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces, including appropriate equipment for female security and police forces, and transportation for policewomen to their station;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f1fd9ca-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXV/stA/s1520/c/2/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>support for Afghanistan National Police Family Response Units;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f1fd9cb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXV/stA/s1520/c/2/G" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">(G) </num><content>security provisions for high-profile female police and military officers;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f1fd9cc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXV/stA/s1520/c/2/H" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="H">(H) </num><content>programs to promote conflict prevention, management, and resolution through the meaningful participation of Afghan women in the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces, by exposing Afghan women and girls to the activities of and careers available with such forces, encouraging their interest in such careers, or developing their interest and skills necessary for service in such forces; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f1fd9cd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXV/stA/s1520/c/2/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>enhancements to Afghan National Defense and Security Forces recruitment programs for targeted advertising with the goal of increasing the number of female recruits.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f1fd9ce-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXV/stA/s1520/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Assessment of Afghanistan Progress on Objectives</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f1fd9cf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXV/stA/s1520/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f1fd9d0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f1fd9d1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Assessment required</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than June 1, 2020, the Secretary of Defense shall, in consultation with the Secretary of State, submit to the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate an assessment describing—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f1fd9d2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXV/stA/s1520/d/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the progress of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan toward meeting shared security objectives; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f1fd9d3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXV/stA/s1520/d/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the efforts of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan to manage, employ, and sustain the equipment and inventory provided under subsection (a).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f1fd9d4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXV/stA/s1520/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Matters to be included</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In conducting the assessment required by paragraph (1), the Secretary of Defense shall include each of the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f1fffe5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXV/stA/s1520/d/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>The extent to which the Government of Afghanistan has a strategy for, and has taken steps toward, increased accountability and the reduction of corruption within the Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of Interior of Afghanistan.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f1fffe6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXV/stA/s1520/d/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>The extent to which the capability and capacity of the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces have improved as a result of Afghanistan Security Forces Fund investment, including through training, and an articulation of the metrics used to assess such improvements.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1717">133 STAT. 1717</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f1fffe7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXV/stA/s1520/d/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>The extent to which the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces have been able to increase pressure on the Taliban, al-Qaeda, the Haqqani network, the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria-Khorasan, and other terrorist organizations, including by re-taking territory, defending territory, and disrupting attacks.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f1fffe8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXV/stA/s1520/d/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>The distribution practices of the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces and whether the Government of Afghanistan is ensuring that supplies, equipment, and weaponry supplied by the United States are appropriately distributed to, and employed by, security forces charged with fighting the Taliban and other terrorist organizations.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f1fffe9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXV/stA/s1520/d/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><chapeau>A description of—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f1fffea-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXV/stA/s1520/d/2/E/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>the policy governing the use of Acquisition and Cross Servicing Agreements (ACSA) in Afghanistan;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f1fffeb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXV/stA/s1520/d/2/E/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>each ACSA transaction by type, amount, and recipient for the period beginning on October 1, 2018, and ending December 31, 2019; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f1fffec-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXV/stA/s1520/d/2/E/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>for any transactions from the United States to Afghan military forces, an explanation for why such transaction was not carried out under the authorities of the Afghanistan Security Forces Fund.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f1fffed-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXV/stA/s1520/d/2/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>The extent to which the Government of Afghanistan has designated the appropriate staff, prioritized the development of relevant processes, and provided or requested the allocation of resources necessary to support a peace and reconciliation process in Afghanistan.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f1fffee-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXV/stA/s1520/d/2/G" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">(G) </num><content>A description of the ability of the Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of Interior of Afghanistan to manage and account for previously divested equipment, including a description of any vulnerabilities or weaknesses of the internal controls of such Ministry of Defense and Ministry of Interior and any plan in place to address shortfalls.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f1fffef-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXV/stA/s1520/d/2/H" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="H">(H) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f1ffff0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><content>A description of any significant irregularities in the divestment of equipment to the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces during the period beginning on May 1, 2019, and ending on May 1, 2020, including any major losses of such equipment or any inability on the part of the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces to account for equipment so procured.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f1ffff1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXV/stA/s1520/d/2/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>A description of the sustainment and maintenance costs required during the 5-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, for major weapons platforms previously divested, and a description of the plan for the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces to maintain such platforms in the future.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f1ffff2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXV/stA/s1520/d/2/J" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="J">(J) </num><content>The extent to which the Government of Afghanistan is adhering to conditions for receiving assistance established in annual financial commitment letters or any other bilateral agreements with the United States.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f1ffff3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXV/stA/s1520/d/2/K" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="K">(K) </num><content>The extent to which the Government of Afghanistan has made progress in achieving security sector benchmarks as outlined by the United States-Afghan Compact (commonly known as the “Kabul Compact”) and a description of any other documents, plans, or agreements used by the United States to measure security sector progress.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1718">133 STAT. 1718</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f1ffff4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXV/stA/s1520/d/2/L" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="L">(L) </num><content>Such other factors as the Secretaries consider appropriate.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f1ffff5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXV/stA/s1520/d/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Form</inline>.—</heading><content>The assessment required by paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f1ffff6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXV/stA/s1520/d/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f1ffff7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determinations.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f1ffff8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f1ffff9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Certifications.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f1ffffa-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Withholding of assistance for insufficient progress</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f1ffffb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXV/stA/s1520/d/4/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>If the Secretary of Defense determines, in coordination with the Secretary of State and pursuant to the assessment under paragraph (1), that the Government of Afghanistan has made insufficient progress in the areas described in paragraph (2), the Secretary of Defense shall—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f1ffffc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXV/stA/s1520/d/4/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>withhold $480,000,000, to be derived from amounts made available for assistance for the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces, from expenditure or obligation until the date on which the Secretary certifies to the congressional defense committees that the Government of Afghanistan has made sufficient progress; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f1ffffd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXV/stA/s1520/d/4/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f1ffffe-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Notification.</p></sidenote><content>notify the congressional defense committees not later than 30 days before withholding such funds.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f1fffff-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXV/stA/s1520/d/4/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Waiver</inline>.—</heading><content>If the Secretary of Defense determines that withholding such assistance would impede the national security objectives of the United States by prohibiting, restricting, delaying, or otherwise limiting the provision of assistance, the Secretary may waive the withholding requirement under subparagraph (A) if the Secretary, in coordination with the Secretary of State, certifies such determination to the congressional defense committees not later than 30 days before the effective date of the waiver.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f200000-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXV/stA/s1520/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Additional Reporting Requirements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense shall include in the materials submitted in support of the budget for fiscal year 2021 that is submitted by the President under <ref href="/us/usc/t31/s1105/a">section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code</ref>, each of the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f200001-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXV/stA/s1520/e/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The amount of funding provided in fiscal year 2019 through the Afghanistan Security Forces Fund to the Government of Afghanistan in the form of direct government-to-government assistance or on-budget assistance for the purposes of supporting any entity of such government, including the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces, the Afghan Ministry of Interior, or the Afghan Ministry of Defense.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f200002-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXV/stA/s1520/e/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The amount of funding provided and anticipated to be provided, as of the date of the submission of the materials, in fiscal year 2020 through such Fund in such form.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f200003-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXV/stA/s1520/e/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>To the extent the amount described in paragraph (2) exceeds the amount described in paragraph (1), an explanation as to the reason why the such amount is greater and the specific entities and purposes that were supported by such increase.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e82364" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXV/stA/s1520A" style="-uslm-lc:I658145"><num class="fontsize12" value="1520A">SEC. 1520A. </num><heading>SPECIAL TRANSFER AUTHORITY.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f202714-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXV/stA/s1520A/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authority to Transfer Authorizations</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f202715-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXV/stA/s1520A/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f202716-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>Upon determination by the Secretary of Defense that such action is necessary in the national interest, the Secretary may transfer amounts of authorizations made <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1719">133 STAT. 1719</page> available to the Department of Defense in this subtitle for fiscal year 2020 between any such authorizations for that fiscal year (or any subdivisions thereof). Amounts of authorizations so transferred shall be merged with and be available for the same purposes as the authorization to which transferred.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f202717-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXV/stA/s1520A/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>The total amount of authorizations that the Secretary may transfer under the authority of this subsection may not exceed $2,000,000,000.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f202718-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXV/stA/s1520A/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Terms and Conditions</inline>.—</heading><content>Transfers under this section shall be subject to the same terms and conditions as transfers under section 1001.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f202719-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXV/stA/s1520A/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Additional Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>The transfer authority provided by this section is in addition to the transfer authority provided under section 1001.</content></subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d159904e82422" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXV/stB" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading>Authorization of Appropriations for Emergency Funds for Recovery and Restoration</heading> <section id="d159904e82427" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXV/stB/s1521" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1521">SEC. 1521. </num><heading>PROCUREMENT.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2020 for procurement accounts for the Army, the Navy and the Marine Corps, the Air Force, and Defense-wide activities, as specified in the funding table in section 4103.</content></section> <section id="d159904e82434" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXV/stB/s1522" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1522">SEC. 1522. </num><heading>RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2020 for the use of the Department of Defense for research, development, test, and evaluation, as specified in the funding table in section 4203.</content></section> <section id="d159904e82441" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXV/stB/s1523" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1523">SEC. 1523. </num><heading>OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2020 for the use of the Armed Forces and other activities and agencies of the Department of Defense for expenses, not otherwise provided for, for operation and maintenance, as specified in the funding table in section 4303.</content></section> <section id="d159904e82448" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXV/stB/s1524" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1524">SEC. 1524. </num><heading>RESTRICTION ON TRANSFER OF FUNDS AUTHORIZED BY THIS SUBTITLE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f20753a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXV/stB/s1524/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f20753b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>Upon determination by the Secretary of Defense that such action is necessary in the national interest, the Secretary may transfer amounts of authorizations made available to the Department of Defense in this subtitle for fiscal year 2020 between any such authorizations for that fiscal year (or any subdivisions thereof). <sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f20753c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">State listing.</p></sidenote>Amounts of authorizations so transferred shall be merged with the authorization to which transferred and shall be available for the recovery and restoration of military missions and activities at military installations in California, Florida, North Carolina, and Nebraska impacted by natural disasters.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f20753d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXV/stB/s1524/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Additional Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>The transfer authority provided by this section is in addition to the transfer authority provided under sections 1001 and 1520A.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f20753e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXV/stB/s1524/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Terms and Conditions</inline>.—</heading><content>Transfers under this section shall be subject to the same terms and conditions as transfers under section 1001.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1720">133 STAT. 1720</page></content></subsection> </section> </subtitle> <num value="XVI">TITLE XVI—</num><heading>STRATEGIC PROGRAMS, CYBER, AND INTELLIGENCE MATTERS</heading> <toc> <referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle A—</designator> <label>Space Activities</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1601. </designator> <label>Repeal of requirement to establish United States Space Command as a subordinate unified command of the United States Strategic Command.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1602. </designator> <label>Coordination of modernization efforts relating to military-code capable GPS receiver cards.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1603. </designator> <label>Demonstration of backup and complementary positioning, navigation, and timing capabilities of Global Positioning System.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1604. </designator> <label>Annual determination on plan on full integration and exploitation of overhead persistent infrared capability.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1605. </designator> <label>Space-based environmental monitoring mission requirements.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1606. </designator> <label>Resilient enterprise ground architecture.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1607. </designator> <label>Prototype program for multi-global navigation satellite system receiver development.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1608. </designator> <label>Commercial space situational awareness capabilities.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1609. </designator> <label>Program to enhance and improve launch support and infrastructure.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1610. </designator> <label>Preparation to implement plan for use of allied launch vehicles.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1611. </designator> <label>Independent study on plan for deterrence in space.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1612. </designator> <label>Study on leveraging diverse commercial satellite remote sensing capabilities.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1613. </designator> <label>Annual report on Space Command and Control program.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1614. </designator> <label>Report on space debris.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle B—</designator> <label>Defense Intelligence and Intelligence-Related Activities</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1621. </designator> <label>Redesignation of Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence as Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1622. </designator> <label>Modifications to ISR Integration Council and annual briefing requirements.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1623. </designator> <label>Modification of annual authorization of appropriations for National Flagship Language Initiative.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1624. </designator> <label>Improving the onboarding methodology for intelligence personnel.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1625. </designator> <label>Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency activities on facilitating access to local criminal records historical data.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1626. </designator> <label>Survey and report on alignment of intelligence collections capabilities and activities with Department of Defense requirements.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1627. </designator> <label>Reports on Consolidated Adjudication Facility of the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1628. </designator> <label>Report on the expanded purview of the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1629. </designator> <label>Termination of requirement for Department of Defense facility access clearances for joint ventures composed of previously-cleared entities.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle C—</designator> <label>Cyberspace-Related Matters</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1631. </designator> <label>Matters relating to military operations in the information environment.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1632. </designator> <label>Notification requirements for sensitive military cyber operations.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1633. </designator> <label>Evaluation of cyber vulnerabilities of major weapon systems of the Department of Defense.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1634. </designator> <label>Quarterly assessments of the readiness of Cyber Mission Forces.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1635. </designator> <label>Cyber posture review.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1636. </designator> <label>Modification of elements of assessment required for termination of dual-hat arrangement for Commander of the United States Cyber Command.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1637. </designator> <label>Modification of cyber scholarship program.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1638. </designator> <label>Tier 1 exercise of support to civil authorities for a cyber incident.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1639. </designator> <label>Extension of the Cyberspace Solarium Commission.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1640. </designator> <label>Authority to use operation and maintenance funds for cyber operations-peculiar capability development projects.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1641. </designator> <label>Role of Chief Information Officer in improving enterprise-wide cybersecurity.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1642. </designator> <label>Notification of delegation of authorities to the Secretary of Defense for military operations in cyberspace.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1643. </designator> <label>Limitation of funding for Consolidated Afloat Networks and Enterprise Services.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1644. </designator> <label>Annual military cyberspace operations report.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1645. </designator> <label>Annual report on cyber attacks and intrusions against the Department of Defense by certain foreign entities.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1646. </designator> <label>Control and analysis of Department of Defense data stolen through cyberspace.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1721">133 STAT. 1721</page></label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1647. </designator> <label>Use of National Security Agency cybersecurity expertise to support evaluation of commercial cybersecurity products.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1648. </designator> <label>Framework to enhance cybersecurity of the United States defense industrial base.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1649. </designator> <label>Report on cybersecurity training programs.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1650. </designator> <label>National Security Presidential Memorandums relating to Department of Defense operations in cyberspace.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1651. </designator> <label>Reorientation of Big Data Platform program.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1652. </designator> <label>Zero-based review of Department of Defense cyber and information technology personnel.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1653. </designator> <label>Study on improving cyber career paths in the Navy.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1654. </designator> <label>Accreditation standards and processes for cybersecurity and information technology products and services.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1655. </designator> <label>Study on future cyber warfighting capabilities of Department of Defense.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1656. </designator> <label>Study to determine the optimal strategy for structuring and manning elements of the Joint Force Headquarters–Cyber Organizations, Joint Mission Operations Centers, and Cyber Operations–Integrated Planning Elements.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1657. </designator> <label>Cyber governance structures and Principal Cyber Advisors on military cyber force matters.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1658. </designator> <label>Designation of test networks for testing and accreditation of cybersecurity products and services.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1659. </designator> <label>Consortia of universities to advise Secretary of Defense on cybersecurity matters.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1660. </designator> <label>Joint assessment of Department of Defense cyber red team capabilities, capacity, demand, and requirements.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle D—</designator> <label>Nuclear Forces</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1661. </designator> <label>Conforming amendment to Council on Oversight of the National Leadership Command, Control, and Communications System.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1662. </designator> <label>Modification of authorities relating to nuclear command, control, and communications system.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1663. </designator> <label>Briefings on meetings held by Nuclear Weapons Council.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1664. </designator> <label>Consideration of budget matters at meetings of Nuclear Weapons Council.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1665. </designator> <label>Improvement to annual report on the modernization of the nuclear weapons enterprise.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1666. </designator> <label>Expansion of officials required to conduct biennial assessments of delivery platforms for nuclear weapons and nuclear command and control system.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1667. </designator> <label>Extension of annual briefing on costs of forward-deploying nuclear weapons in Europe.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1668. </designator> <label>Elimination of conventional requirement for long-range standoff weapon.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1669. </designator> <label>Briefing on long-range standoff weapon and sea-launched cruise missile.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1670. </designator> <label>Extension of prohibition on availability of funds for mobile variant of ground-based strategic deterrent missile.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1671. </designator> <label>Reports on development of ground-based strategic deterrent weapon.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1672. </designator> <label>Prohibition on reduction of the intercontinental ballistic missiles of the United States.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1673. </designator> <label>Independent study on policy of no-first-use of nuclear weapons.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1674. </designator> <label>Independent study on risks of nuclear terrorism and nuclear war.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1675. </designator> <label>Report on military-to-military dialogue to reduce risks of miscalculation leading to nuclear war.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1676. </designator> <label>Report on nuclear forces of the United States and near-peer countries.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1677. </designator> <label>Report on operation of conventional forces of military departments under employment or threat of employment of nuclear weapons.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1678. </designator> <label>Report on operation of conventional forces of certain combatant commands under employment or threat of employment of nuclear weapons.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1679. </designator> <label>Briefings on plan for future-systems-level architecture of nuclear command, control, and communications systems.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1680. </designator> <label>Sense of Congress on nuclear deterrence commitments of the United States.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle E—</designator> <label>Missile Defense Programs</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1681. </designator> <label>National missile defense policy.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1682. </designator> <label>Development of space-based ballistic missile intercept layer.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1683. </designator> <label>Development of hypersonic and ballistic missile tracking space sensor payload.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1684. </designator> <label>Modifications to required testing by Missile Defense Agency of ground-based midcourse defense element of ballistic missile defense system.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1685. </designator> <label>Iron Dome short-range rocket defense system and Israeli cooperative missile defense program co-development and co-production.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1722">133 STAT. 1722</page></label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1686. </designator> <label>Limitation on availability of funds for lower tier air and missile defense sensor.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1687. </designator> <label>Plan for the redesigned kill vehicle replacement.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1688. </designator> <label>Organization, authorities, and billets of the Missile Defense Agency.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1689. </designator> <label>Annual assessment of ballistic missile defense system.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1690. </designator> <label>Command and control, battle management, and communications program.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1691. </designator> <label>Missile defense interceptor site in contiguous United States.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1692. </designator> <label>Independent study on impacts of missile defense development and deployment.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1693. </designator> <label>Report and briefing on multi-volume kill capability.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle F—</designator> <label>Other Matters</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1694. </designator> <label>Extension of authorization for protection of certain facilities and assets from unmanned aircraft.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1695. </designator> <label>Repeal of requirement for commission on electromagnetic pulse attacks and similar events.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1696. </designator> <label>Repeal of review requirement for ammonium perchlorate report.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1697. </designator> <label>Transferability of conventional prompt global strike weapon system technologies to surface-launched platforms.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1698. </designator> <label>Prohibition on availability of funds for certain offensive ground-launched ballistic or cruise missile systems.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1699. </designator> <label>Hard and deeply buried targets.</label> </referenceItem></toc> <subtitle id="d159904e82999" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading>Space Activities</heading> <section id="d159904e83004" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1601" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1601">SEC. 1601. </num><heading>REPEAL OF REQUIREMENT TO ESTABLISH UNITED STATES SPACE COMMAND AS A SUBORDINATE UNIFIED COMMAND OF THE UNITED STATES STRATEGIC COMMAND.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f21388f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1601/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s169">Section 169 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, is <amendingAction type="repeal">repealed</amendingAction>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f213890-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1601/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Technical and Conforming Amendments</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f213891-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1601/b/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The table of sections for <ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch6">chapter 6 of title 10, United States Code</ref>,<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f213892-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s161">10 USC 161</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the item relating to section 169.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f213893-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1601/b/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2273a/d/3">Section 2273a(d)(3) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>The Commander of the United States Strategic Command, acting through the United States Space Command,</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>The Commander of the United States Space Command, or, if no such command exists, the Commander of the United States Strategic Command,</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e83070" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1602" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1602">SEC. 1602. </num><heading>COORDINATION OF MODERNIZATION EFFORTS RELATING TO MILITARY-CODE CAPABLE GPS RECEIVER CARDS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3f215fa4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 1610 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/232">Public Law 115–232</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/132/2111">132 Stat. 2111</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2281">10 U.S.C. 2281 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f215fa5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1602/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (b)(2), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the period at the end and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, including with respect to each program of the Department that requires M-code capable receiver cards.</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f215fa6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1602/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (c), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the period at the end and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, and shall clarify the roles of the Chief Information Officer and the Council on Oversight of the Department of Defense Positioning, Navigation, and Timing Enterprise with respect to M-code modernization efforts.</quotedText>”.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1723">133 STAT. 1723</page></content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d159904e83115" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1603" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1603">SEC. 1603. </num><heading>DEMONSTRATION OF BACKUP AND COMPLEMENTARY POSITIONING, NAVIGATION, AND TIMING CAPABILITIES OF GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3f2186b7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f2186b8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective date.</p></sidenote>Effective on June 1, 2019, section 1606 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/91">Public Law 115–91</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/131/1725">131 Stat. 1725</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f2186b9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1603/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (c)(2), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the date that is 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2020</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f2186ba-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1603/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (d), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2020</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d159904e83159" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1604" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1604">SEC. 1604. </num><heading>ANNUAL DETERMINATION ON PLAN ON FULL INTEGRATION AND EXPLOITATION OF OVERHEAD PERSISTENT INFRARED CAPABILITY.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 1618(c) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (<ref href="/us/pl/114/92">Public Law 114–92</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2431">10 U.S.C. 2431 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>for a fiscal year</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2028</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d159904e83182" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1605" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1605">SEC. 1605. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f2186bb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2271">10 USC 2271 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>SPACE-BASED ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING MISSION REQUIREMENTS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f2222fc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1605/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Procurement of Modernized Pathfinder Program Satellite</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f2222fd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1605/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of the Air Force shall procure a modernized pathfinder program satellite that—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f2222fe-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1605/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>addresses space-based environmental monitoring mission requirements;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f2222ff-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1605/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f224a10-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><content>reduces the risk that the Department of Defense experiences a gap in meeting such requirements during the period beginning January 1, 2023, and ending December 31, 2025; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f224a11-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1605/a/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>is <sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f224a12-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote>launched not later than January 1, 2023.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f224a13-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1605/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Type of satellite</inline>.—</heading><content>The satellite described in paragraph (1) may be a free-flyer or a hosted payload satellite.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f224a14-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1605/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f224a15-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Plan</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Air Force shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a plan to procure and launch the satellite described in paragraph (1), including with respect to—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f224a16-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1605/a/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the requirements for such satellite, including operational requirements;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f224a17-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1605/a/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f224a18-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Timelines.</p></sidenote><content>timelines for such procurement and launch;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f224a19-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1605/a/3/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>costs for such procurement and launch; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f224a1a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1605/a/3/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>the launch plan.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f224a1b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1605/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Procedures</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of the Air Force shall ensure that the satellite described in paragraph (1) is procured using full and open competition through the use of competitive procedures.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f224a1c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1605/a/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Withholding of funds</inline>.—</heading><content>The amount equal to 10 percent of the total amount authorized to be appropriated to the Office of the Secretary of Air Force for the travel of persons under the Operations and Maintenance, Defense-Wide account shall be withheld from obligation or expenditure until the date on which a contract is awarded for the procurement of the satellite described in paragraph (1).<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1724">133 STAT. 1724</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f224a1d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1605/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Weather System Satellite</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of the Air Force shall ensure that the electro-optical/infrared weather system satellite—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f224a1e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1605/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>meets space-based environmental monitoring mission requirements;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f224a1f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1605/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>is procured using full and open competition through the use of competitive procedures; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f224a20-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1605/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f224a21-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><content>is launched not later than September 30, 2025.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f224a22-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1605/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f224a23-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1605/c/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>The term “<term>appropriate congressional committees</term>” means—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f224a24-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1605/c/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the congressional defense committees; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f224a25-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1605/c/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f224a26-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1605/c/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The term “<term>space-based environmental monitoring mission requirements</term>” means the national security requirements for cloud characterization and theater weather imagery.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e83353" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1606" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1606">SEC. 1606. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f224a27-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2271">10 USC 2271 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>RESILIENT ENTERPRISE GROUND ARCHITECTURE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f229848-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1606/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Sense of Congress</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>It is the sense of Congress that the Secretary of the Air Force, to advance the security of the space assets of the Department of Defense, should—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f229849-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1606/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>expand on complementary efforts within the Air Force that promote the adoption of a resilient enterprise ground architecture that is responsive to new and changing threats and can rapidly integrate new capabilities to make the warfighting force of the United States more resilient in a contested battlespace; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f22984a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1606/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>prioritize the swift transition of space ground architecture to a common platform and leverage commercial capabilities in concurrence with the 2015 intent memorandum of the Commander of the Air Force Space Command.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f22984b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1606/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Future Architecture</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense shall, to the extent practicable—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f22984c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1606/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>develop future satellite ground architectures of the Department of Defense to be compatible with complementary commercial systems that can support uplink and downlink capabilities with dual-band spacecraft; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f22984d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1606/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>emphasize that future ground architecture transition away from stove-piped systems to a service-based platform that provides members of the Armed Forces with flexible and adaptable capabilities that—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f22984e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1606/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>use, as applicable, commercially available capabilities and technologies for increased resiliency and cost savings; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f22984f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1606/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>build commercial opportunity and integration across the range of resilient space systems.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f229850-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1606/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the future architecture described in subsection (b).</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e83420" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1607" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1607">SEC. 1607. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f229851-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2281">10 USC 2281 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>PROTOTYPE PROGRAM FOR MULTI-GLOBAL NAVIGATION SATELLITE SYSTEM RECEIVER DEVELOPMENT.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f23f7e2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1607/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Prototype Multi-GNSS Program</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of the Air Force shall carry out a program to prototype an M-code based, multi-global navigation satellite system receiver that is capable <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1725">133 STAT. 1725</page> of receiving covered signals to increase the resilience and capability of military position, navigation, and timing equipment against threats to the Global Positioning System and to deter the likelihood of attack on the worldwide Global Positioning System by reducing the benefits of such an attack.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f23f7e3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1607/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f23f7e4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In carrying out the program under subsection (a), the Secretary shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f23f7e5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1607/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>with respect to each covered signal that could be received by the prototype receiver under such program, conduct an assessment of the relative benefits and risks of using that signal, including with respect to any existing or needed monitoring infrastructure that would alert users of the Department of Defense of potentially corrupted signal information, and the cyber risks and challenges of incorporating such signals into a properly designed receiver;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f23f7e6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1607/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>ensure that monitoring systems are able to include any monitoring network of the United States or allies of the United States;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f23f7e7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1607/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>conduct an assessment of the benefits and risks, including with respect to the compatibility of non-United States global navigation satellite system signals with existing position, navigation, and timing equipment of the United States, and the extent to which the capability to receive such signals would impact current receiver or antenna design; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f23f7e8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1607/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f23f7e9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p></sidenote><chapeau>conduct an assessment of the desirability of establishing a program for the development and deployment of the receiver system described in subsection (a) in a manner that—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f23f7ea-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1607/b/4/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>is a cooperative effort, coordinated with the Secretary of State, between the United States and the allies of the United States that may also have interest in funding a multi-global navigation satellite system and M-code program; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f23f7eb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1607/b/4/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of State, ensures that the United States has access to sufficient insight into trusted signals of allied systems to assure potential reliance by the United States on such signals.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f23f7ec-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1607/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f23f7ed-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f23f7ee-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f23f7ef-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plans.</p></sidenote>Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in coordination with the Air Force GPS User Equipment Program office, shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on a plan to carry out the program under subsection (a) that includes—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f23f7f0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1607/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f23f7f1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Cost estimate.</p></sidenote><content>the estimated cost, including total cost and out-year funding requirements for a program to develop and deploy the receiver system described in subsection (a);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f23f7f2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1607/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f23f7f3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Schedule.</p></sidenote><content>the schedule for such program;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f23f7f4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1607/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>a plan for how the results of the program could be incorporated into future blocks of the Global Positioning System military user equipment program; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f23f7f5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1607/c/4" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f23f7f6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f23f7f7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f23f7f8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analysis.</p></sidenote><content>the recommendations and analysis contained in the study sponsored by the Department of Defense conducted by the MITRE Corporation on the risks, benefits, and approaches to <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> multi-global navigation satellite system capabilities to military user equipment.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f23f7f9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1607/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f23f7fa-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 150 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing—</chapeau><page identifier="/us/stat/133/1726">133 STAT. 1726</page> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f23f7fb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1607/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f23f7fc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Compliance.</p></sidenote><content>an explanation of how the Secretary intends to comply with section 1609 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/232">Public Law 115–232</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2281">10 U.S.C. 2281 note</ref>);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f23f7fd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1607/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>an outline of any potential cooperative efforts acting in accordance with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, the European Union, or Japan that would support such compliance;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f23f7fe-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1607/d/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>an assessment of the potential to host, or incorporate through software-defined payloads, Global Positioning System M-code functionality onto allied global navigation satellite system systems; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f23f7ff-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1607/d/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>an assessment of new or enhanced monitoring capabilities that would be needed to incorporate global navigation satellite system functionality into weapon systems of the Department.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f23f800-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1607/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2020 for increment 2 of the acquisition of military Global Positioning System user equipment terminals, not more than 90 percent may be obligated or expended until the date on which the briefing has been provided under subsection (c) and the report has been submitted under subsection (d).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f23f801-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1607/f" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Waiver Authority for Trusted Signals Capabilities</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 1609(a)(2)(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/232">Public Law 115–232</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2281">10 U.S.C. 2281 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>such capability</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the capability to add multi-Global Navigation Satellite System signals to provide substantive military utility</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f23f802-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1607/g" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">(g) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f23f803-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1607/g/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>The term “<term>allied systems</term>” means—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f23f804-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1607/g/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the Galileo system of the European Union;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f23f805-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1607/g/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the QZSS system of Japan; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f23f806-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1607/g/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f23f807-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote>upon designation by the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Director of National Intelligence—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f23f808-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1607/g/1/C/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>the NAVIC system of India; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f23f809-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1607/g/1/C/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>any similarly associated wide area augmentation systems.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f23f80a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1607/g/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>The term “<term>covered signals</term>”—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f23f80b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1607/g/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>means global navigation satellite system signals from—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f23f80c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1607/g/2/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>allied systems; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f23f80d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1607/g/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>non-allied systems; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f23f80e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1607/g/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>includes both encrypted signals and open signals.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f23f80f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1607/g/3" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The term “<term>encrypted signals</term>” means global navigation satellite system signals that incorporate encryption or other internal methods to authenticate signal information.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f23f810-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1607/g/4" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>The term “<term>M-code</term>” means, with respect to global navigation satellite system signals, military code that provides enhanced positioning, navigation, and timing capabilities and improved resistance to existing and emerging threats, such as jamming.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f23f811-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1607/g/5" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><chapeau>The term “<term>non-allied systems</term>” means—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f23f812-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1607/g/5/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the Russian GLONASS system; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f23f813-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1607/g/5/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the Chinese Beidou system.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1727">133 STAT. 1727</page></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f23f814-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1607/g/6" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>The term “<term>open signals</term>” means global navigation satellite system that do not include encryption or other internal methods to authenticate signal information.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e83725" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1608" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1608">SEC. 1608. </num><heading>COMMERCIAL SPACE SITUATIONAL AWARENESS CAPABILITIES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f244635-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1608/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f244636-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Certification</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Air Force, without delegation, shall certify to the congressional defense committees that the Air Force is using commercial space situational awareness services.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f244637-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1608/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2020 for the enterprise space battle management command and control, not more than 85 percent may be obligated or expended until the date on which the Secretary of the Air Force makes the certification under subsection (a).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f244638-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1608/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than March 1, 2020, the Secretary of the Air Force shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on using commercial space situational awareness services to fill the space situational awareness requirements that were not filled in the Joint Space Operations Center Mission Center. The report shall include the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f244639-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1608/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>A description of current domestic commercial capabilities to detect and track space objects in low-Earth orbit below the 10 centimeter threshold of legacy systems.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f24463a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1608/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>A description of current domestic best-in-breed commercial capabilities that can meet such requirements.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f24463b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1608/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f24463c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Estimates.</p></sidenote><content>Estimates of the timelines, milestones, and funding requirements to procure a near-term solution to meet such requirements until the development programs of the Air Force are projected to be operationally fielded.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f24463d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1608/d" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Commercial Space Situational Awareness Services Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “<term>commercial space situational awareness services</term>” means commercial space situational awareness processing software and data from commercial sensors to address warfighter requirements and fill gaps in current space situational capabilities of the Air Force.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e83787" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1609" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1609">SEC. 1609. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f24463e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2273">10 USC 2273 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>PROGRAM TO ENHANCE AND IMPROVE LAUNCH SUPPORT AND INFRASTRUCTURE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f24bb6f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1609/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f24bb70-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>In support of the policy described in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2273/a">section 2273(a) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, may carry out a program to enhance infrastructure and improve support activities for the processing and launch of Department of Defense small-class and medium-class payloads.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f24bb71-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1609/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Program</inline>.—</heading><content>The program under subsection (a) shall include improvements to operations at launch ranges and Federal Aviation Administration-licensed spaceports that are consistent with, and necessary to permit, the use of such launch ranges and spaceports by the Department.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f24bb72-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1609/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Consultation</inline>.—</heading><content>In carrying out the program under subsection (a), the Secretary may consult with current and anticipated users of launch ranges and Federal Aviation Administration-licensed spaceports, including the Space Rapid Capabilities Office.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1728">133 STAT. 1728</page></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f24bb73-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1609/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Cooperation</inline>.—</heading><content>In carrying out the program under subsection (a), the Secretary may enter into a contract or agreement under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2276">section 2276 of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f24bb74-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1609/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 270 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report describing a plan for the program under subsection (a).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f24bb75-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1609/f" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Appropriate Committees of Congress Defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “<term>appropriate committees of Congress</term>” means—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f24bb76-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1609/f/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the congressional defense committees;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f24bb77-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1609/f/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f24bb78-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1609/f/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e83881" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1610" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1610">SEC. 1610. </num><heading>PREPARATION TO IMPLEMENT PLAN FOR USE OF ALLIED LAUNCH VEHICLES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f250999-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1610/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f25099a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Preparation</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Director of National Intelligence, shall take actions necessary to prepare to implement the plan developed pursuant to section 1603 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (<ref href="/us/pl/114/328">Public Law 114–328</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/130/2584">130 Stat. 2584</ref>) regarding using allied launch vehicles to meet the requirements for achieving the policy relating to assured access to space set forth in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2273">section 2273 of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f25099b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1610/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Actions Required</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f25099c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1610/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>identify the satellites of the United States that would be appropriate to be launched on an allied launch vehicle;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f25099d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1610/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f25099e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f25099f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>assess the relevant provisions of Federal law, regulations, and policies governing the launch of national security satellites and determine whether any legislative, regulatory, or policy actions (including with respect to waivers) would be necessary to allow for the launch of a national security satellite on an allied launch vehicle; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f2509a0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1610/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f2509a1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Certification.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f2509a2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Estimates.</p></sidenote><content>address any certification requirements necessary for such use of allied launch vehicles and the estimated cost, schedule, and actions necessary to certify allied launch vehicles for such use.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f2509a3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1610/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f2509a4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reports.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Submission to Congress</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on preparing to implement the plan described in subsection (a), including information regarding each action required by paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) of subsection (b).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f2509a5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1610/d" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “<term>appropriate congressional committees</term>” means—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f2509a6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1610/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the congressional defense committees; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f2509a7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1610/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1729">133 STAT. 1729</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e83977" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1611" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1611">SEC. 1611. </num><heading>INDEPENDENT STUDY ON PLAN FOR DETERRENCE IN SPACE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f25f408-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1611/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Independent Study</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f25f409-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1611/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f25f40a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f25f40b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Contracts.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall seek to enter into a contract with a federally funded research and development center or other independent entity to conduct a study on deterrence in space.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f25f40c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1611/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f25f40d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Matters included</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The study under paragraph (1) shall include, at a minimum, the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f25f40e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1611/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>An assessment of the existing range of major studies and writings on space deterrence and a comprehensive comparative analysis of the conclusions of such studies and writings.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f25f40f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1611/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f25f410-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Examination.</p></sidenote><content>An examination, using appropriate analytical tools, of the approaches proposed by such studies and writings with respect to creating conditions of deterrence suitable for use in the space domain, including, at a minimum, an assessment of all aspects of deterrence in space, including varying classification, strategies to deny benefit or impose cost, and space mission assurance (including resilience, active defense, and reconstitution).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f25f411-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1611/a/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f25f412-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>A determination, made either by extending such studies and writings or through new analysis, of a holistic and comprehensive theory of deterrence in space appropriate for use in defense planning.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f25f413-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1611/a/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f25f414-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluation.</p></sidenote><content>An evaluation of existing policies, programs, and plans of the Department of Defense to provide an assessment of the likely effectiveness of those policies, programs, and plans to achieve effective space deterrence.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f25f415-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1611/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f25f416-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Assessment by Defense Policy Board</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Defense Policy Board shall submit to the Secretary of Defense an assessment of the study under subsection (a)(1), including, at a minimum—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f25f417-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1611/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f25f418-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>a determination of the soundness of the study;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f25f419-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1611/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>a description of any disagreements the Board has with the conclusions of such study, including recommended changes or clarifications to such conclusions the Board determines appropriate; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f25f41a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1611/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>changes to the policies, programs, and plans of the Department of Defense that the Board recommends based on such study and the changes and clarifications described in paragraph (2).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f25f41b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1611/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 270 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees, the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate a report that contains the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f25f41c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1611/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The study under subsection (a)(1), without change.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f25f41d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1611/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The assessment under subsection (b), without change.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f25f41e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1611/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f25f41f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f25f420-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><chapeau>Based on such study and assessment, a description of any changes to the policies, programs, and plans of the Department of Defense that the Secretary recommends to enhance deterrence in space, including with respect to—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f25f421-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1611/c/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>considerations and decision on reducing the opportunities and incentives for adversaries to attack space systems of the United States or allies of the United States;<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1730">133 STAT. 1730</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f25f422-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1611/c/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>new architectures, including proliferated systems, hosted payloads, nontraditional orbits, and reconstitution among others;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f25f423-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1611/c/3/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>appropriate uses of partnering with both commercial entities and allies to improve deterrence in space;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f25f424-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1611/c/3/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>necessary capabilities to enhance the protection of space systems to achieve improved deterrence;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f25f425-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1611/c/3/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>bilateral, multilateral, and unilateral measures, including confidence-building measures, that could be taken to reduce the risk of miscalculation that would lead to an attack in space;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f25f426-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1611/c/3/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>policies and capability requirements with regard to attribution of an attack in space;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f25f427-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1611/c/3/G" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">(G) </num><content>policies with regard to retaliatory measures either in space or on the ground;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f25f428-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1611/c/3/H" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="H">(H) </num><content>authorities with regard to decisions and actions to defend assets of the United States in space; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f25f429-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1611/c/3/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>changes to current war plans, routine operations (including information sharing), and demonstration and test procedures that could enhance the capability of the United States to signal the intentions and capabilities of the United States in an effective manner.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f25f42a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1611/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f25f42b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 270 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall provide to the congressional defense committees, the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate a briefing on the study under subsection (a)(1) and the assessment under subsection (b).</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e84165" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1612" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1612">SEC. 1612. </num><heading>STUDY ON LEVERAGING DIVERSE COMMERCIAL SATELLITE REMOTE SENSING CAPABILITIES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f26424c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1612/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f26424d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Study</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Director of National Intelligence, shall conduct a study on the status of the transition from the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency to the National Reconnaissance Office of the leadership role in acquiring commercial satellite remote sensing data on behalf of the Department of Defense and the intelligence community (as defined in section 3 of the National Security Act of 1947 (<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s3003">50 U.S.C. 3003</ref>)).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f26424e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1612/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In conducting the study under subsection (a), the Secretary shall study—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f26424f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1612/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>commercial geospatial intelligence requirements for the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency and the combatant commands;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f264250-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1612/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>plans of the National Reconnaissance Office to meet the requirements specified in paragraph (1) through the acquisition of all levels of resolution data from multiple commercial providers; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f264251-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1612/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>plans of the National Reconnaissance Office to further develop such programs with commercial companies to continue to support, while also expanding, adoption by the geospatial intelligence user community of the Department of Defense.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f264252-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1612/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f264253-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reports.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Submission</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees, the Permanent Select Committee on <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1731">133 STAT. 1731</page> Intelligence of the House of Representatives, and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate a report on the study conducted under subsection (a).</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e84226" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1613" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1613">SEC. 1613. </num><heading>ANNUAL REPORT ON SPACE COMMAND AND CONTROL PROGRAM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f26de94-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1613/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reports Required</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f26de95-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1613/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Initial report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than May 1, 2020, the Secretary of the Air Force shall submit to the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, the congressional defense committees, and the Comptroller General of the United States, a report on the Space Command and Control program for fiscal year 2021.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f26de96-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1613/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Subsequent reports</inline>.—</heading><content>For each of fiscal years 2022 through 2025, concurrent with the submittal to Congress of the budget of the Department of Defense with the budget of the President for the subsequent fiscal year under <ref href="/us/usc/t31/s1105/a">section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code</ref>, the Secretary of the Air Force shall submit to the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, the congressional defense committees, and the Comptroller General of the United States, an annual report on the Space Command and Control program.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f26de97-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1613/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Matters to Be Included</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each report required by subsection (a) shall include the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f26de98-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1613/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>A description of any modification to the metrics established by the Secretary in the acquisition strategy for the program.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f26de99-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1613/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The short-term objectives for the subsequent fiscal year.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f26de9a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1613/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>For the preceding fiscal year—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f26de9b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1613/b/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>a description of—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f26de9c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1613/b/3/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>the ongoing, achieved, and deferred objectives;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f26de9d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1613/b/3/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>the challenges encountered and the lessons learned;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f26de9e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1613/b/3/A/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>the modifications made or planned so as to incorporate such lessons learned into subsequent efforts to address challenges; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f26de9f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1613/b/3/A/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>the cost, schedule, and performance effects of such modifications; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f26dea0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1613/b/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f26dea1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Survey.</p></sidenote><content>a full survey of combatant command requirements, including Commanders’ Integrated Priorities Lists, and impacts with respect to the program.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f26dea2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1613/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>A description of potential future combatant command requirements being considered with respect to the program.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f26dea3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1613/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Review of Reports and Briefing by Comptroller General</inline>.—</heading><content>With respect to each report submitted under this section, the Comptroller General shall review and provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on a date mutually agreed on by the Comptroller General and the congressional defense committees.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e84332" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1614" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1614">SEC. 1614. </num><heading>REPORT ON SPACE DEBRIS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f2704b4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1614/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 240 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the risks posed by man-made space debris in low-Earth orbit, including—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f2704b5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1614/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f2704b6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f2704b7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>recommendations with respect to the remediation of such risks; and<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1732">133 STAT. 1732</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f2704b8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1614/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>outlines of plans to reduce the incidence of such space debris.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f2704b9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1614/b" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “<term>appropriate congressional committees</term>” means—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f2704ba-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1614/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f2704bb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stA/s1614/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d159904e84384" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stB" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading>Defense Intelligence and Intelligence-Related Activities</heading> <section id="d159904e84389" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stB/s1621" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1621">SEC. 1621. </num><heading>REDESIGNATION OF UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR INTELLIGENCE AS UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR INTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f27ef1c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stB/s1621/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f27ef1d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s137">10 USC 137 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Redesignation of Under Secretary</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f27ef1e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stB/s1621/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence is hereby redesignated as the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f28162f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stB/s1621/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Service of incumbent in position</inline>.—</heading><content>The individual serving as Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence as of the date of the enactment of this Act may serve as Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security commencing as of that date without further appointment under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s137">section 137 of title 10, United States Code</ref> (as amended by subsection (c)(1)(A)(ii)).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f281630-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stB/s1621/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reference</inline>.—</heading><content>Any reference in any law, regulation, map, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence shall be deemed to be a reference to the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f281631-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stB/s1621/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f281632-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s137">10 USC 137 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Redesignation of Related Deputy Under Secretary</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f281633-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stB/s1621/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence is hereby redesignated as the Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f281634-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stB/s1621/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Service of incumbent in position</inline>.—</heading><content>The individual serving as Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence as of the date of the enactment of this Act may serve as Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security commencing as of that date without further appointment under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s137a">section 137a of title 10, United States Code</ref> (as amended by subsection (c)(1)(B)).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f281635-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stB/s1621/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reference</inline>.—</heading><content>Any reference in any law, regulation, map, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence shall be deemed to be a reference to the Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f281636-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stB/s1621/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f281637-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s137">10 USC 137 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Rule of Construction Regarding Effects of Redesignation</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing in this section shall be construed to modify or expand the authorities, resources, responsibilities, roles, or missions of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security, as redesignated by this section.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f281638-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stB/s1621/d" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Protection of Privacy and Civil Liberties</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s137">Section 137 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1733">133 STAT. 1733</page></chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f281639-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stB/s1621/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsection (c) as subsection (d); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f28163a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stB/s1621/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after subsection (b) the following new subsection (c):<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f28163b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><content>The protection of privacy and civil liberties in accordance with Federal law and the regulations and directives of the Department of Defense shall be a top priority for the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f28163c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stB/s1621/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendments</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f28163d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stB/s1621/e/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Title 10</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10">Title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> as follows:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f28163e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stB/s1621/e/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>In each provision as follows, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security</quotedText>”:</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f28163f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stB/s1621/e/1/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>Section 131(b)(3)(F).</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f281640-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stB/s1621/e/1/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>Section 137, each place it appears.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f281641-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stB/s1621/e/1/A/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>Section 139a(d)(6).</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f281642-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stB/s1621/e/1/A/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>Section 139b(c)(2)(E).</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f281643-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stB/s1621/e/1/A/v" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">(v) </num><content>Section 181(d)(1)(B).</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f281644-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stB/s1621/e/1/A/vi" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="vi">(vi) </num><content>Section 393(b)(2)(C).</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f281645-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stB/s1621/e/1/A/vii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="vii">(vii) </num><content>Section 426, each place it appears.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f281646-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stB/s1621/e/1/A/viii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="viii">(viii) </num><content>Section 430(a).</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f281647-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stB/s1621/e/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>In section 137a(c)(6), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f281648-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stB/s1621/e/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>The heading of section 137 <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y3f281649-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658163"><num class="fontsize12" value="137">“§ 137.</num><heading class="fontsize12"> Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security”</heading></section> </quotedContent>.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f28164a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stB/s1621/e/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 4<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f28164b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s131">10 USC 131</ref> prec.<?GPOvSpace 04?></p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the item relating to section 137 and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“137. </designator> <label>Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f28164c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stB/s1621/e/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Title 5</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t5">Title 5, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> as follows:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f28164d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stB/s1621/e/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>In section 5314, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f28164e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stB/s1621/e/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>In section 5315, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e84715" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stB/s1622" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1622">SEC. 1622. </num><heading>MODIFICATIONS TO ISR INTEGRATION COUNCIL AND ANNUAL BRIEFING REQUIREMENTS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f288b7f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stB/s1622/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">ISR Integration Council</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (a) of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s426">section 426 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f28d9a0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">ISR Integration Council</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="y3f28d9a1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>The Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security shall establish an Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Integration Council—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f28d9a2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>to assist the Secretary of Defense in carrying out the responsibilities of the Secretary under section 105(a) of the National Security Act of 1947 (<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s3038/a">50 U.S.C. 3038(a)</ref>);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f28d9a3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>to assist the Under Secretary with respect to matters relating to—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f28d9a4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>integration of intelligence and counterintelligence capabilities and activities under section 137(b) of this title <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1734">133 STAT. 1734</page> of the military departments, intelligence agencies of the Department of Defense, and relevant combatant commands; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f28d9a5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>coordination of related developmental activities of such departments, agencies, and combatant commands; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f28d9a6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>to otherwise provide a means to facilitate such integration and coordination.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f28d9a7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>The Council shall be composed of—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f28d9a8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>the Under Secretary, who shall chair the Council;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f28d9a9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>the directors of the intelligence agencies of the Department of Defense;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f28d9aa-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>the senior intelligence officers of the armed forces and the regional and functional combatant commands;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f28d9ab-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>the Director for Intelligence of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f28d9ac-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><content>the Director for Operations of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f28d9ad-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>The Under Secretary shall invite the participation of the Director of National Intelligence (or a representative of the Director) in the proceedings of the Council.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f28d9ae-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>The Under Secretary may designate additional participants to attend the proceedings of the Council, as the Under Secretary determines appropriate.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f28d9af-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stB/s1622/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Briefings</inline>.—</heading><content>Such section is further amended by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> subsections (b) and (c) and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following new subsection (b):<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f294ee0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Briefings on the Intelligence and Counterintelligence Requirements of the Combatant Commands</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="y3f294ee1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff shall provide to the congressional defense committees and the congressional intelligence committees a briefing on the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f294ee2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>The intelligence and counterintelligence requirements, by specific intelligence capability type, of each of the relevant combatant commands.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f294ee3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>For the year preceding the year in which the briefing is provided, the fulfillment rate for each of the relevant combatant commands of the validated intelligence and counterintelligence requirements, by specific intelligence capability type, of such combatant command.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f294ee4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>A risk analysis identifying the critical gaps and shortfalls in efforts to address operational and strategic requirements of the Department of Defense that would result from the failure to fulfill the validated intelligence and counterintelligence requirements of the relevant combatant commands.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f294ee5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>A mitigation plan to balance and offset the gaps and shortfalls identified under subparagraph (C), including with respect to spaceborne, airborne, ground, maritime, and cyber intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f294ee6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><chapeau>For the year preceding the year in which the briefing is provided—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f294ee7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>the number of intelligence and counterintelligence requests of each commander of a relevant combatant command determined by the Joint Chiefs of Staff to be a validated requirement, and the total of capacity of such requests provided to each such commander;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f294ee8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><chapeau>with respect to such validated requirements—<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1735">133 STAT. 1735</page></chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y3f294ee9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>the quantity of intelligence and counterintelligence capabilities or activities, by specific intelligence capability type, that the Joint Chiefs of Staff requested each military department to provide; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y3f294eea-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>the total of capacity of such requests so provided by each such military department; and</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f294eeb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><chapeau>a qualitative assessment of the alignment of intelligence and counterintelligence capabilities and activities with the program of analysis for each combat support agency and intelligence center of a military service that is part of—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y3f294eec-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>the Defense Intelligence Enterprise; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y3f294eed-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>the intelligence community.</content></subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f294eee-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>The Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security shall provide to the congressional defense committees and the congressional intelligence committees a briefing on short-, mid-, and long-term strategies to address the validated intelligence and counterintelligence requirements of the relevant combatant commands, including with respect to spaceborne, airborne, ground, maritime, and cyber intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f294eef-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>The briefings required by paragraphs (1) and (2) shall be provided at the same time that the President’s budget is submitted pursuant to section 1105(a) of title 31 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2025.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f294ef0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f294ef1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Definitions.</p></sidenote><chapeau>In this subsection:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f294ef2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>The term ‘<term>congressional intelligence committees</term>’ has the meaning given that term in section 3 of the National Security Act of 1947 (<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s3003">50 U.S.C. 3003</ref>).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f297603-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>The term ‘<term>Defense Intelligence Enterprise</term>’ means the organizations, infrastructure, and measures, including policies, processes, procedures, and products, of the intelligence, counterintelligence, and security components of each of the following:</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f297604-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>The Department of Defense.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f297605-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>The Joint Staff.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f297606-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>The combatant commands.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f297607-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>The military departments.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f297608-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">“(v) </num><content>Other elements of the Department of Defense that perform national intelligence, defense intelligence, intelligence-related, counterintelligence, or security functions.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f297609-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>The term ‘<term>fulfillment rate</term>’ means the percentage of combatant command intelligence and counterintelligence requirements satisfied by available, acquired, or realigned intelligence and counterintelligence capabilities or activities.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f29760a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>The term ‘<term>intelligence community</term>’ has the meaning given that term in section 3 of the National Security Act of 1947 (<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s3003">50 U.S.C. 3003</ref>).”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e84989" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stB/s1623" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1623">SEC. 1623. </num><heading>MODIFICATION OF ANNUAL AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR NATIONAL FLAGSHIP LANGUAGE INITIATIVE.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3f29760b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 811(a) of the Fair Chance Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s1911/a">50 U.S.C. 1911(a)</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f29760c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stB/s1623/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>fiscal year 2003</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>fiscal year 2020</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f29760d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stB/s1623/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>$10,000,000</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>$16,000,000</quotedText>”.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1736">133 STAT. 1736</page></content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d159904e85028" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stB/s1624" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1624">SEC. 1624. </num><heading>IMPROVING THE ONBOARDING METHODOLOGY FOR INTELLIGENCE PERSONNEL.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f29eb3e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stB/s1624/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f29eb3f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reports.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense and the Director of National Intelligence shall, consistent with Department of Defense Instruction 1400.25, as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f2a3960-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stB/s1624/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report that outlines a common methodology for measuring onboarding in elements of the intelligence community, including human resources and security processes;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f2a3961-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stB/s1624/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f2a3962-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f2a3963-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f2a3964-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><content>not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, issue metrics for assessing key phases in the onboarding described in paragraph (1) for which results will be reported by the date that is 90 days after the date of such issuance;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f2a3965-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stB/s1624/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on collaboration among elements of the intelligence community on their onboarding processes;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f2a3966-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stB/s1624/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on employment of automated mechanisms in elements of the intelligence community, including for tracking personnel as they pass through each phase of the onboarding process; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f2a3967-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stB/s1624/a/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f2a3968-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Survey.</p></sidenote><content>not later than December 31, 2020, distribute surveys to human resources offices and applicants about their experiences with the onboarding process in elements of the intelligence community.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f2a3969-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stB/s1624/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f2a396a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stB/s1624/b/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>The term “<term>appropriate committees of Congress</term>” means—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f2a396b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stB/s1624/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the Select Committee on Intelligence and the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f2a396c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stB/s1624/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f2a396d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stB/s1624/b/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The term “<term>intelligence community</term>” has the meaning given such term in section 3 of the National Security Act of 1947 (<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s3003">50 U.S.C. 3003</ref>).</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e85115" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stB/s1625" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1625">SEC. 1625. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f2a396e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1564">10 USC 1564 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>DEFENSE COUNTERINTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY AGENCY ACTIVITIES ON FACILITATING ACCESS TO LOCAL CRIMINAL RECORDS HISTORICAL DATA.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f2aae9f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stB/s1625/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Activity Authorized</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to subsection (c), the Director of the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency may carry out a set of activities to reduce the time and cost of accessing State, local, and tribal law enforcement records for the background investigations required for current and prospective Federal Government employees and contractors.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f2aaea0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stB/s1625/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Activities Characterized</inline>.—</heading><content>The activities carried out under subsection (a) shall include only that training, education, and direct assistance to State, local, and tribal communities needed for the purpose of streamlining access to historical criminal record data.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f2aaea1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stB/s1625/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitations</inline>.—</heading><page identifier="/us/stat/133/1737">133 STAT. 1737</page> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f2aaea2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stB/s1625/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f2aaea3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Commencement of activities</inline>.—</heading><content>The Director may not commence carrying out any activities under subsection (a) until the date that is 90 days after the date on which the Director submits the report required by subsection (d)(1).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f2aaea4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stB/s1625/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Legal and reporting obligations</inline>.—</heading><content>The Director shall ensure that no activity carried out under subsection (a) obligates a State, local, or tribal entity to any additional legal or reporting obligation to the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f2aaea5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stB/s1625/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Scope</inline>.—</heading><content>No activity may be carried out under subsection (a) that applies to any matter outside the limited purpose of conducting background investigations for current and prospective Federal Government employees and contractors.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f2aaea6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stB/s1625/c/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Consistency with access provided</inline>.—</heading><content>The Director shall ensure that the activities carried out under subsection (a) are carried out in a manner that is consistent with the access provided by Federal law enforcement entities to the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f2aaea7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stB/s1625/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reports</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f2aaea8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stB/s1625/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Initial report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director shall submit to the congressional defense committees, the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate, and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives a report that details a concept of operation for the set of activities authorized by subsection (a).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f2aaea9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stB/s1625/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f2aaeaa-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Annual reports</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than one year after the date on which the Director submits a report pursuant to paragraph (1) and not less frequently than once each year thereafter, the Director shall submit to the congressional defense committees, the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate, and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives a detailed report on the activities carried out by the Director under subsection (a).</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e85222" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stB/s1626" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1626">SEC. 1626. </num><heading>SURVEY AND REPORT ON ALIGNMENT OF INTELLIGENCE COLLECTIONS CAPABILITIES AND ACTIVITIES WITH DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE REQUIREMENTS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f2c0e3b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stB/s1626/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Survey and Review</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f2c0e3c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stB/s1626/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f2c0e3d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security, in coordination with the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Director of National Intelligence, shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f2c0e3e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stB/s1626/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>review the organization, posture, current and planned investments, and processes of the intelligence collections capabilities and activities, for the purpose of assessing the sufficiency, integration, and interoperability of such capabilities and activities to support the current and future requirements of the Department of Defense; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f2c0e3f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stB/s1626/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f2c0e40-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><chapeau>conduct a survey of each geographic and functional combatant command, with respect to intelligence collections capabilities and activities, to assess—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f2c0e41-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stB/s1626/a/1/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>the current state of the support of such capabilities and activities to military operations;<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1738">133 STAT. 1738</page></content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f2c0e42-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stB/s1626/a/1/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>whether the posture of such capabilities and activities is sufficient to address the requirements of the Department of Defense;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f2c0e43-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stB/s1626/a/1/B/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>the extent to which such capabilities and activities address gaps and deficiencies with respect to the operational requirements of the Global Campaign Plans, as identified in the most recent readiness reviews conducted by the Joint Staff; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f2c0e44-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stB/s1626/a/1/B/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>whether current and planned investments in such capabilities and activities are sufficient to address near-, mid-, and long-term spaceborne, airborne, terrestrial, and human collection capability requirements.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f2c0e45-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stB/s1626/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The survey and review under paragraph (1) shall include the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f2c0e46-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stB/s1626/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f2c0e47-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><chapeau>A comprehensive assessment of intelligence collections capabilities and activities, and whether such capabilities and activities—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f2c0e48-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stB/s1626/a/2/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>are appropriately postured and sufficiently resourced to meet current and future requirements of the Department of Defense;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f2c0e49-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stB/s1626/a/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>are appropriately balanced to address operational and strategic defense intelligence requirements; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f2c0e4a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stB/s1626/a/2/A/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>are sufficiently integrated and interoperable between activities of the Military Intelligence Program and the National Intelligence Program to respond to emerging requirements of the Department of Defense.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f2c0e4b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stB/s1626/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>With respect to each geographic and functional combatant command—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f2c0e4c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stB/s1626/a/2/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>information on the gaps and deficiencies, by specific intelligence capability type, described in paragraph (1)(B)(iii);</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f2c0e4d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stB/s1626/a/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f2c0e4e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><content>a review of the alignment of such gaps and deficiencies with the intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance submissions to the integrated priorities list for the period beginning with the completion of the most recent readiness reviews conducted by the Joint Staff and ending on the date of the commencement of the survey and review under subsection (a); and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f2c0e4f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stB/s1626/a/2/B/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><chapeau>detailed information on the allocation and realignment of intelligence collections capabilities and activities to address—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y3f2c0e50-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stB/s1626/a/2/B/iii/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>such gaps and deficiencies; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y3f2c0e51-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stB/s1626/a/2/B/iii/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><content>such intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance submissions.</content></subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f2c0e52-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stB/s1626/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f2c0e53-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stB/s1626/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Submission</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 270 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the findings of the Under Secretary with respect to the survey and review under subsection (a)(1).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f2c0e54-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stB/s1626/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Content</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report under paragraph (1) shall include—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f2c0e55-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stB/s1626/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f2c0e56-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluation.</p></sidenote><chapeau>an evaluation of—</chapeau><page identifier="/us/stat/133/1739">133 STAT. 1739</page> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f2c0e57-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stB/s1626/b/2/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>the organization, posture, current and planned investments, and processes of the intelligence collections capabilities and activities, including the extent to which such capabilities and activities enable the geographic and functional combatant commands to meet the operational and strategic requirements of the Department of Defense;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f2c0e58-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stB/s1626/b/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>the use or planned use by each geographic and functional combatant command of intelligence collections capabilities and activities available to such command to address operational and strategic requirements of the Department of Defense;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f2c0e59-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stB/s1626/b/2/A/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>the gaps and deficiencies described in subsection (a)(1)(B)(iii), if any, that prohibit each geographic and functional combatant command from the most effective use of the intelligence collections capabilities and activities to address priority requirements of the Department of Defense;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f2c0e5a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stB/s1626/b/2/A/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>the accepted risk by the Secretary of Defense from the prioritization of certain Department of Defense requirements with respect to the allocation of intelligence collections capabilities and activities; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f2c0e5b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stB/s1626/b/2/A/v" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">(v) </num><chapeau>the alignment and responsiveness of intelligence collections capabilities and activities with respect to the planning requirements for the Program of Analysis of each combat support agency that is part of—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y3f2c0e5c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stB/s1626/b/2/A/v/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>the Defense Intelligence Enterprise; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y3f2c356d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stB/s1626/b/2/A/v/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><content>the intelligence community; and</content></subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f2c356e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stB/s1626/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f2c356f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f2c3570-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>recommendations, if any, to improve the sufficiency, responsiveness, and interoperability of intelligence collections capabilities and activities to fulfill the operational and strategic requirements of the Department of Defense.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f2c3571-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stB/s1626/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Form</inline>.—</heading><content>The report under paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form without any designation relating to dissemination control, but may contain a classified annex.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f2c3572-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stB/s1626/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f2c3573-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stB/s1626/c/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>The term “<term>appropriate congressional committees</term>” means—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f2c3574-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stB/s1626/c/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the congressional defense committees; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f2c3575-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stB/s1626/c/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the congressional intelligence committees.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f2c3576-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stB/s1626/c/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The term “<term>combat support agency</term>” has the meaning given that term in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s193/f">section 193(f) of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f2c3577-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stB/s1626/c/3" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The term “<term>Defense Intelligence Enterprise</term>” has the meaning given that term in section 1633(c)(2) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (<ref href="/us/pl/114/328">Public Law 114–328</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/130/2600">130 Stat. 2600</ref>).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f2c3578-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stB/s1626/c/4" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>The term “<term>intelligence collections capabilities and activities</term>” means the totality of intelligence collections systems and processes which enable the tasking, processing, exploitation, and dissemination capabilities, capacity, and activities of the Defense Intelligence Enterprise.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f2c3579-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stB/s1626/c/5" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>The term “<term>intelligence community</term>” has the meaning given that term in section 3 of the National Security Act of 1947 (<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s3003">50 U.S.C. 3003</ref>).<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1740">133 STAT. 1740</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f2c357a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stB/s1626/c/6" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>The term “<term>congressional intelligence committees</term>” has the meaning given that term in section 3 of the National Security Act of 1947 (<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s3003">50 U.S.C. 3003</ref>).</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e85511" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stB/s1627" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1627">SEC. 1627. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f2c357b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1564">10 USC 1564 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>REPORTS ON CONSOLIDATED ADJUDICATION FACILITY OF THE DEFENSE COUNTERINTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY AGENCY.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f2c5c8c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stB/s1627/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f2c5c8d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reports</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>On a semiannual basis during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending on the date specified in subsection (b), and annually thereafter, the Director of the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the processes in place for adjudicating security clearances and the progress made to address the backlog of security clearance applications, including—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f2c5c8e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stB/s1627/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>metrics used by the Director to evaluate the inventory and timeliness of adjudicating security clearance cases; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f2c5c8f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stB/s1627/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>details on the resources used by the Director in carrying out the security clearance mission of the Consolidated Adjudication Facility.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f2c5c90-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stB/s1627/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Determination and Briefing</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Upon the date on which the Director of the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency determines both that the backlog of security clearance adjudications has been substantially eliminated and that the timeline to conduct background investigations reflects the type of investigation being conducted and the level of clearance required, the Director shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f2c5c91-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stB/s1627/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f2c5c92-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Notification.</p></sidenote><content>notify the congressional defense committees of such determination; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f2c5c93-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stB/s1627/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>provide to such committees a briefing on the progress made by the Director with respect to security clearance adjudications.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e85565" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stB/s1628" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1628">SEC. 1628. </num><heading>REPORT ON THE EXPANDED PURVIEW OF THE DEFENSE COUNTERINTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY AGENCY.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f2caab4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stB/s1628/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report Required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to Congress a report on the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f2caab5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stB/s1628/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f2caab6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Contents</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report submitted under subsection (a) shall include the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f2caab7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stB/s1628/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Identification of the resources and authorities appropriate for the inspector general for the expanded purview of the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f2caab8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stB/s1628/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Identification of the resources and authorities needed to perform the civil liberties and privacy officer function of the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f2caab9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stB/s1628/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>An assessment of the security protocols in effect for personally identifiable information held by the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f2caaba-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stB/s1628/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>An assessment of the governance structure of the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency as it relates to the Department of Defense, including with respect to status, authorities, and leadership.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f2caabb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stB/s1628/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>An assessment of the governance structure of the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency as it relates to interagency partners, including the Office of Management and Budget, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, and the Office of Personnel Management.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1741">133 STAT. 1741</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f2caabc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stB/s1628/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>The methodology the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency will prioritize requests for background investigation requests from government agencies and industry.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e85625" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stB/s1629" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1629">SEC. 1629. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f2cd1cd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1564">10 USC 1564 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>TERMINATION OF REQUIREMENT FOR DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FACILITY ACCESS CLEARANCES FOR JOINT VENTURES COMPOSED OF PREVIOUSLY-CLEARED ENTITIES.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  A clearance for access to a Department of Defense installation or facility may not be required for a joint venture if that joint venture is composed entirely of entities that are currently cleared for access to such installation or facility.</content></section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d159904e85638" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="C">Subtitle C—</num><heading>Cyberspace-Related Matters</heading> <section id="d159904e85643" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1631" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1631">SEC. 1631. </num><heading>MATTERS RELATING TO MILITARY OPERATIONS IN THE INFORMATION ENVIRONMENT.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f2ecd9e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1631/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Principal Information Operations Advisor</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f2ef4af-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1631/a/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch19">Chapter 19 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new section:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y3f2f1bc0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658163"><num class="fontsize12" value="397">“§ 397.</num><heading class="fontsize12"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f2f1bc1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s397">10 USC 397</ref>.</p></sidenote> Principal Information Operations Advisor</heading><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f2f1bc2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f2f1bc3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Designation</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 30 days after the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall designate, from among officials appointed to a position in the Department of Defense by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, a Principal Information Operations Advisor to act as the principal advisor to the Secretary on all aspects of information operations conducted by the Department.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f2f1bc4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Responsibilities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Principal Information Operations Advisor shall have the following responsibilities:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f2f1bc5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>Oversight of policy, strategy, planning, resource management, operational considerations, personnel, and technology development across all the elements of information operations of the Department.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f2f1bc6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>Overall integration and supervision of the deterrence of, conduct of, and defense against information operations.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f2f1bc7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>Promulgation of policies to ensure adequate coordination and deconfliction with the Department of State, the intelligence community (as such term is defined in section 3 of the National Security Act of 1947 (<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s3003">50 U.S.C. 3003</ref>)), and other relevant agencies and departments of the Federal Government.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f2f1bc8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f2f1bc9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p></sidenote><content>Coordination with the head of the Global Engagement Center to support the purpose of the Center (as set forth by section 1287(a)(2) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (<ref href="/us/pl/114/328">Public Law 114–328</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2656">22 U.S.C. 2656 note</ref>)) and liaison with the Center and other relevant Federal Government entities to support such purpose.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f2f1bca-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><content>Establishing and supervising a rigorous risk management process to mitigate the risk of potential exposure of United States Persons to information intended exclusively for foreign audiences.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f2f1bcb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">“(6) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f2f1bcc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Standards.</p></sidenote><content>Promulgation of standards for the attribution or public acknowledgment, if any, of operations in the information environment.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1742">133 STAT. 1742</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f2f1bcd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">“(7) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f2f1bce-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Guidance.</p></sidenote><content>Development of guidance for, and promotion of, the capability of the Department to liaison with the private sector and academia on matters relating to the influence activities of malign actors.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f2f1bcf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">“(8) </num><content>Such other matters relating to information operations as the Secretary shall specify for purposes of this subsection.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f2f1bd0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1631/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical amendments</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f2f1bd1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1631/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Chapter 19</inline>.—</heading><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f2f1bd2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1631/a/2/A/i" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Chapter heading</inline>.—</heading><content>The heading of chapter 19 of such title<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f2f1bd3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s391">10 USC 391</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><chapter id="y3f2f1bd4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658174"><num class="fontsize10 bold" value="19">“CHAPTER 19—</num><heading class="fontsize10 bold">CYBER AND INFORMATION OPERATIONS MATTERS”</heading></chapter> </quotedContent><b>.</b></content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f2f1bd5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1631/a/2/A/ii" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Table of sections</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 19 of such title <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> at the end the following new item:<?GPOvSpace 04?> <quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“397. </designator> <label>Principal Information Operations Advisor.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f2f1bd6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1631/a/2/B" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Table of chapters</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of chapters for part I of subtitle A of such title<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f2f1bd7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s101">10 USC 101</ref> prec.<?GPOvSpace 04?></p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the item relating to chapter 19 and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658260"> <designator><b>“19. </b></designator> <label><b>Cyber and Information Operations Matters</b></label> <target leaderAlign="left" leaderChar="." style="-uslm-lc:I658252"><b>391”.</b><?GPOvSpace 04?></target> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f2f1bd8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1631/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f2f1bd9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s397">10 USC 397 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Affirming the Authority of the Secretary of Defense to Conduct Military Operations in the Information Environment</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="y3f2f1bda-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1631/b/1"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Congress affirms that the Secretary of Defense is authorized to conduct military operations, including clandestine operations, in the information environment to defend the United States, allies of the United States, and interests of the United States, including in response to malicious influence activities carried out against the United States or a United States person by a foreign power.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f2f1bdb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1631/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The military operations referred to in paragraph (1), when appropriately authorized include the conduct of military operations short of hostilities and in areas outside of areas of active hostilities for the purpose of preparation of the environment, influence, force protection, and deterrence of hostilities.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f2f42ec-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1631/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f2f42ed-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s397">10 USC 397 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Treatment of Clandestine Military Operations in the Information Environment as Traditional Military Activities</inline>.—</heading><content>A clandestine military operation in the information environment shall be considered a traditional military activity for the purposes of section 503(e)(2) of the National Security Act of 1947 (<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s3093/e/2">50 U.S.C. 3093(e)(2)</ref>).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f2f42ee-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1631/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f2f42ef-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s397">10 USC 397 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Quarterly Information Operations Briefings</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="y3f2f42f0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1631/d/1"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Not less frequently than once each quarter, the Secretary of Defense shall provide the congressional defense committees a briefing on significant military operations, including all clandestine operations in the information environment, carried out by the Department of Defense during the immediately preceding quarter.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f2f42f1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1631/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>Each briefing under paragraph (1) shall include, with respect to the military operations in the information environment described in such paragraph, the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f2f42f2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1631/d/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f2f42f3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Updates.</p></sidenote><content>An update, disaggregated by geographic and functional command, that describes the operations carried out by the commands.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1743">133 STAT. 1743</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f2f42f4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1631/d/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>An overview of authorities and legal issues applicable to the operations, including any relevant legal limitations.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f2f42f5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1631/d/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>An outline of any interagency activities and initiatives relating to the operations.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f2f42f6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1631/d/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>Such other matters as the Secretary considers appropriate.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f2f42f7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1631/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f2f42f8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s397">10 USC 397 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Rule of Construction</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing in this section may be construed to limit, expand, or otherwise alter the authority of the Secretary to conduct military operations, including clandestine operations, in the information environment, to authorize specific military operations, or to limit, expand, or otherwise alter or otherwise affect the War Powers Resolution (<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s1541/etseq">50 U.S.C. 1541 et seq.</ref>) or an authorization for use of military force that was in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f2f42f9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1631/f" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f2f42fa-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s397">10 USC 397 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Cross-functional Team</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f2f42fb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1631/f/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><content>The Principal Information Operations Advisor shall integrate the expertise in all elements of information operations and perspectives of appropriate organizations within the Office of the Secretary of Defense, Joint Staff, military departments, Defense Agencies, and combatant commands by establishing and maintaining a full-time cross-functional team composed of subject-matter experts selected from those organizations.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f2f42fc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1631/f/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Selection and organization</inline>.—</heading><content>The cross-functional team established under paragraph (1) shall be selected, organized, and managed in a manner consistent with section 911 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (<ref href="/us/pl/114/328">Public Law 114–328</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s111">10 U.S.C. 111 note</ref>).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f2f42fd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1631/g" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">(g) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f2f42fe-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s397">10 USC 397 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Strategy and Posture Review</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f2f42ff-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1631/g/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f2f4300-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Strategy and posture review required</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 270 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, acting through the Principal Information Operations Advisor under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s397">section 397 of title 10, United States Code</ref> (as added by subsection (a)) and the cross-functional team established under subsection (f)(1), shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f2f4301-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1631/g/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f2f4302-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Updates.</p></sidenote><content>develop or update, as appropriate, a strategy for operations in the information environment, including how such operations will be synchronized across the Department of Defense and the global, regional, and functional interests of the combatant commands;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f2f4303-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1631/g/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f2f4304-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analysis.</p></sidenote><content>conduct an information operations posture review, including an analysis of capability gaps that inhibit the Department’s ability to successfully execute the strategy developed or updated pursuant to subparagraph (A);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f2f4305-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1631/g/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>designate Information Operations Force Providers and Information Operations Joint Force Trainers for the Department of Defense;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f2f4306-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1631/g/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>develop and persistently manage a joint lexicon for terms related to information operations, including “information operations”, “information environment”, “operations in the information environment”, and “information related capabilities”; and<sidenote><p>Designation.</p></sidenote></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f2f4307-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1631/g/1/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f2f4308-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>determine the collective set of combat capabilities that will be treated as part of operations in the information environment, including cyber warfare, space warfare, military information support operations, electronic warfare, public affairs, and civil affairs.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1744">133 STAT. 1744</page></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f2f4309-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1631/g/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Coordination on certain cyber matters</inline>.—</heading><content>For any matters in the strategy and posture review under paragraph (1) that involve or relate to Department of Defense cyber capabilities, the Principal Information Operations Advisor shall fully collaborate with the Principal Cyber Advisor to the Secretary of Defense.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f2f430a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1631/g/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>At a minimum, the strategy developed or updated pursuant to paragraph (1)(A) shall include the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f2f430b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1631/g/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>The establishment of lines of effort, objectives, and tasks that are necessary to implement such strategy and eliminate the capability gaps identified under paragraph (1)(B).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f2f430c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1631/g/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f2f430d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f2f430e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluation.</p></sidenote><content>In partnership with the Principal Cyber Advisor to the Secretary of Defense and in coordination with any other component or Department of Defense entity as selected by the Secretary of Defense, an evaluation of any organizational changes that may be required within the Office of the Secretary of Defense, including potential changes to Under Secretary or Assistant Secretary-level positions to comprehensively conduct oversight of policy development, capabilities, and other aspects of operations in the information environment as determined pursuant to the information operations posture review under paragraph (1)(B).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f2f430f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1631/g/3/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f2f4310-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment of various models for operationalizing information operations, including the feasibility and advisability of establishing an Army Information Warfare Command.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f2f4311-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1631/g/3/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f2f4312-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Review.</p></sidenote><content>A review of the role of information operations in combatant commander operational planning, the ability of combatant commanders to respond to hostile acts by adversaries, and the ability of combatant commanders to engage and build capacity with allies.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f2f4313-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1631/g/3/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f2f4314-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Review.</p></sidenote><content>A review of the law, policies, and authorities relating to, and necessary for, the United States to conduct military operations, including clandestine military operations, in the information environment.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f2f4315-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1631/g/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Submission to congress</inline>.—</heading><content>Upon completion, the Secretary of Defense shall present the strategy for operations in the information environment and the information operations posture review under subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively, of paragraph (1) to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f2f4316-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1631/h" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="h">(h) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f2f4317-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s397">10 USC 397 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f2f4318-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1631/h/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f2f4319-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plan.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall provide the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives a report for the structuring and manning of information operations capabilities and forces across the Department of Defense. The Secretary shall provide such Committees with quarterly updates on such plan.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f2f431a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1631/h/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The plan required under paragraph (1) shall address the following:<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1745">133 STAT. 1745</page></chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f2f431b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1631/h/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>How the Department of Defense will organize to develop a combined information operations strategy and posture review under subsection (g).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f2f431c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1631/h/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>How the Department will fulfill the roles and responsibilities of the Principal Information Operations Advisor under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s397">section 397 of title 10, United States Code</ref> (as added by subsection (a)).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f2f431d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1631/h/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>How the Department will establish the information operations cross-functional team under subsection (f)(1).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f2f431e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1631/h/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>How the Department will utilize boards and working groups involving senior-level Department representatives on information operations.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f2f431f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1631/h/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>Such other matters as the Secretary of Defense considers appropriate.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f2f4320-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1631/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f2f4321-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s397">10 USC 397 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f2f4322-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1631/i/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The terms “foreign person” and “United States person” have the meanings given such terms in section 101 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s1801">50 U.S.C. 1801</ref>).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f2f4323-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1631/i/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The term “<term>hostilities</term>” has the same meaning as such term is used in the War Powers Resolution (<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s1541/etseq">50 U.S.C. 1541 et seq.</ref>).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f2f4324-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1631/i/3" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>The term “<term>clandestine military operation in the information environment</term>” means an operation or activity, or associated preparatory actions, authorized by the President or the Secretary of Defense, that—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f2f4325-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1631/i/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>is marked by, held in, or conducted with secrecy, where the intent is that the operation or activity will not be apparent or acknowledged publicly; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f2f4326-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1631/i/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>is to be carried out—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f2f4327-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1631/i/3/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>as part of a military operation plan approved by the President or the Secretary of Defense;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f2f4328-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1631/i/3/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>to deter, safeguard, or defend against attacks or malicious influence activities against the United States, allies of the United States, and interests of the United States;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f2f4329-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1631/i/3/B/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>in support of hostilities or military operations involving the United States armed forces; or</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f2f432a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1631/i/3/B/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>in support of military operations short of hostilities and in areas where hostilities are not occurring for the purpose of preparation of the environment, influence, force protection, and deterrence.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e86303" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1632" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1632">SEC. 1632. </num><heading>NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SENSITIVE MILITARY CYBER OPERATIONS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3f2f904b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s395">Section 395 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f2f904c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1632/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (b)(3), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, signed by the Secretary, or the Secretary’s designee,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>written notification</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f2f904d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1632/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in subsection (c)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f2f904e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1632/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (1)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f2f904f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1632/2/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>in subparagraph (A), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and</quotedText>” after the semicolon at the end;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f2f9050-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1632/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subparagraph (B) as subparagraph (C); and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f2f9051-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1632/2/A/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after subparagraph (A) the following new subparagraph:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y3f2fb762-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>is determined to—<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1746">133 STAT. 1746</page></chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f2fb763-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>have a medium or high collateral effects estimate;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f2fb764-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>have a medium or high intelligence gain or loss;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f2fb765-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>have a medium or high probability of political retaliation, as determined by the political military assessment contained within the associated concept of operations;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f2fb766-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>have a medium or high probability of detection when detection is not intended; or</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f2fb767-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">“(v) </num><content>result in medium or high collateral effects; and”</content></clause> </subparagraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f2fb768-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1632/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in paragraph (2)(B), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>outside the Department of Defense Information Networks to defeat an ongoing or imminent threat</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </section> <section id="d159904e86406" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1633" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1633">SEC. 1633. </num><heading>EVALUATION OF CYBER VULNERABILITIES OF MAJOR WEAPON SYSTEMS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.</heading><content class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3f2fde79-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 1647 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (<ref href="/us/pl/114/92">Public Law 114–92</ref>)<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f2fde7a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2224">10 USC 2224 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subsections:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f302c9b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">“(f) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f302c9c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Written Notification</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>If the Secretary determines that the Department will not complete an evaluation of the cyber vulnerabilities of each major weapon system of the Department by the date specified in subsection (a)(1), the Secretary shall provide to the congressional defense committees written notification relating to each such incomplete evaluation. Such a written notification shall include the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f302c9d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>An identification of each major weapon system for which an evaluation will not be complete by the date specified in subsection (a)(1), the anticipated date of completion of the evaluation of each such weapon system, and a description of the remaining work to be done for the evaluation of each such weapon system.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f302c9e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>A justification for the inability to complete such an evaluation by the date specified in subsection (a)(1).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f302c9f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">“(g) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary, acting through the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, shall provide a report to the congressional defense committees upon completion of the requirement for an evaluation of the cyber vulnerabilities of each major weapon system of the Department under this section. Such report shall include the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f302ca0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>An identification of cyber vulnerabilities of each major weapon system requiring mitigation.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f302ca1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>An identification of current and planned efforts to address the cyber vulnerabilities of each major weapon system requiring mitigation, including efforts across the doctrine, organization, training, materiel, leadership and education, personnel, and facilities of the Department.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f302ca2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>A description of joint and common cyber vulnerability mitigation solutions and efforts, including solutions and efforts across the doctrine, organization, training, materiel, leadership and education, personnel, and facilities of the Department.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f302ca3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>A description of lessons learned and best practices regarding evaluations of the cyber vulnerabilities and cyber vulnerability mitigation efforts relating to major weapon systems, including an identification of useful tools and technologies <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1747">133 STAT. 1747</page> for discovering and mitigating vulnerabilities, such as those specified in section 1657 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/232">Public Law 115–232</ref>), and steps taken to institutionalize the use of these tools and technologies.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f302ca4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><content>A description of efforts to share lessons learned and best practices regarding evaluations of the cyber vulnerabilities and cyber vulnerability mitigation efforts of major weapon systems across the Department.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f302ca5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">“(6) </num><content>An identification of measures taken to institutionalize evaluations of cyber vulnerabilities of major weapon systems, including an identification of which major weapon systems evaluated under this section will be reevaluated in the future, when these evaluations will occur, and how evaluations will occur for future major weapon systems.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f302ca6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">“(7) </num><content>Information relating to guidance, processes, procedures, or other activities established to mitigate or address the likelihood of cyber vulnerabilities of major weapon systems by incorporation of lessons learned in the research, development, test, evaluation, and acquisition cycle, including promotion of cyber education of the acquisition workforce.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f302ca7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">“(8) </num><content>An identification of systems to be incorporated into or that have been incorporated into the National Security Agency’s Strategic Cybersecurity Program and the status of these systems in the Program.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f302ca8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">“(9) </num><content>Any other matters the Secretary determines relevant.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></section> <section id="d159904e86515" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1634" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1634">SEC. 1634. </num><heading>QUARTERLY ASSESSMENTS OF THE READINESS OF CYBER MISSION FORCES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f30a1d9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1634/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s484/b">Section 484(b) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f30a1da-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1634/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> paragraph (4) as paragraph (5); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f30a1db-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1634/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after paragraph (3) the following new paragraph (4):<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3f30a1dc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><chapeau>An overview of the readiness of the Cyber Mission Forces to perform assigned missions that—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f30a1dd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau>address all of the abilities of such Forces to conduct cyberspace operations based on capability and capacity of personnel, equipment, training, and equipment condition—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f30a1de-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>using both quantitative and qualitative metrics; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f30a1df-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>in a way that is common to all military departments; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f30a1e0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>is consistent with readiness reporting pursuant to section 482 of this title.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f30a1e1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1634/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f30c8f2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s117">10 USC 117 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Metrics</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f30c8f3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1634/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f30c8f4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment required</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall establish metrics for the assessment of the readiness of the Cyber Mission Forces of the Department of Defense.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f30c8f5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1634/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f30c8f6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f30c8f7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefings required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act and quarterly thereafter until completion of the establishment of the metrics under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall provide a briefing to the congressional defense committees on such metrics, including progress as required pursuant to subsection (c).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f30c8f8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1634/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f30c8f9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s117">10 USC 117 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Modification of Readiness Reporting System</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1748">133 STAT. 1748</page> Secretary shall take such actions as the Secretary considers appropriate to ensure that the comprehensive readiness reporting system established pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s117/a">section 117(a) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, covers matters relating to the readiness of the Cyber Mission Forces—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f30c8fa-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1634/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>using the metrics established pursuant to subsection (b)(1); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f30c8fb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1634/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in a manner that is consistent with sections 117 and 482 of such title.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f30c8fc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1634/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f30c8fd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective date.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f30c8fe-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s484">10 USC 484 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">First Quarterly Briefing Assessing Cyber Readiness</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the date that is 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e86667" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1635" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1635">SEC. 1635. </num><heading>CYBER POSTURE REVIEW.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3f31171f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 1644 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/91">Public Law 115–91</ref>)<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f311720-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s394">10 USC 394 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f311721-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1635/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (a), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, not later than December 31, 2022, and quadrennially thereafter,</quotedText>” before “<quotedText>conduct</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f311722-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1635/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (b), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the review</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>each review</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f311723-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1635/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>in subsection (c)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f311724-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1635/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>The review</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Each review</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f311725-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1635/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> paragraph (9) as paragraph (11); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f311726-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1635/3/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after paragraph (8) the following new paragraphs:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y3f311727-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">“(9) </num><content>An assessment of the potential costs, benefits, and value, if any, of establishing a cyber force as a separate uniformed service.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y3f311728-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="10">“(10) </num><content>Any recurrent problems or capability gaps that remain unaddressed since the previous posture review.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f311729-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1635/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><chapeau>in subsection (d)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f31172a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1635/4/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the cyber</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>each cyber</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f31172b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1635/4/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in paragraph (2), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>The report</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Each report</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f31172c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1635/4/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> paragraph (3); and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f31172d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1635/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>in subsection (e), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>period beginning on the date that is five years after the date of the enactment of this Act and ending on the date that is 10 years after such date of enactment</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>eight-year period that begins on the date of each review conducted under subsection (a)</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d159904e86805" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1636" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1636">SEC. 1636. </num><heading>MODIFICATION OF ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT REQUIRED FOR TERMINATION OF DUAL-HAT ARRANGEMENT FOR COMMANDER OF THE UNITED STATES CYBER COMMAND.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3f31654e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 1642 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (<ref href="/us/stat/130/2601">130 Stat. 2601</ref>; <ref href="/us/pl/114/328">Public Law 114–328</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f31654f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1636/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in subsection (b)(2)(C)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f316550-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1636/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in clause (ii), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and national intelligence operations</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>operations</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f316551-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1636/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="amend">amending</amendingAction> clause (iii) to read as follows:<quotedContent><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f318c62-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>The tools, weapons, and accesses used in and available for military cyber operations are sufficient for achieving required effects and United States Cyber <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1749">133 STAT. 1749</page> Command is capable of acquiring or developing such tools, weapons, and accesses.”</content></clause> </quotedContent>; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f318c63-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1636/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="amend">amending</amendingAction> clause (vi) to read as follows:<quotedContent><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f318c64-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="vi">“(vi) </num><chapeau>The Cyber Mission Force has achieved full operational capability and has demonstrated the capacity to execute the cyber missions of the Department, including the following:</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y3f318c65-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>Execution of national-level missions through cyberspace, including deterrence and disruption of adversary cyber activity.</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y3f318c66-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>Defense of the Department of Defense Information Network.</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y3f318c67-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="III">“(III) </num><content>Support for other combatant commands, including targeting of adversary military assets.”</content></subclause> </clause> </quotedContent>;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f318c68-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1636/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsection (c) as subsection (d); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f318c69-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1636/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after subsection (b) the following new subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f31b37a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Biannual Briefing</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f31b37b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f31b37c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this subsection and biannually thereafter, the Secretary of Defense and the Director of National Intelligence shall provide to the appropriate committees of Congress briefings on the nature of the National Security Agency and United States Cyber Command’s current and future partnership. <sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f31b37d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Termination date.</p></sidenote>Briefings under this subsection shall not terminate until the certification specified in subsection (a) is issued.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f31b37e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each briefing under this subsection shall include status updates on the current and future National Security Agency-United States Cyber Command partnership efforts, including relating to the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f31b37f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>Common infrastructure and capability acquisition.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f31b380-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>Operational priorities and partnership.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f31b381-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>Research and development partnership.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f31b382-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>Executed documents, written memoranda of agreements or understandings, and policies issued governing such current and future partnership.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f31b383-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><content>Projected long-term efforts.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d159904e86966" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1637" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1637">SEC. 1637. </num><heading>MODIFICATION OF CYBER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2200a/a/1">Section 2200a(a)(1) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or advanced degree, or a certification,</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>advanced degree, or certificate</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d159904e86985" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1638" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1638">SEC. 1638. </num><heading>TIER 1 EXERCISE OF SUPPORT TO CIVIL AUTHORITIES FOR A CYBER INCIDENT.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3f31da94-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 1648 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f31da95-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/stat/132/2137">132 Stat. 2137</ref>.</p></sidenote> 115–232) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f31da96-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1638/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (a), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>The</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Not later than May 1, 2020, the</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f31da97-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1638/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f3201a8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2020 for the Department of Defense for the White House Communications Agency, not more than 90 percent of such funds may be obligated or expended until the initiation of the tier 1 exercise required under subsection (a).”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1750">133 STAT. 1750</page></content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d159904e87035" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1639" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1639">SEC. 1639. </num><heading>EXTENSION OF THE CYBERSPACE SOLARIUM COMMISSION.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Paragraph (1) of section 1652(k) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/232">Public Law 115–232</ref>) is <sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f3201a9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/stat/132/2146">132 Stat. 2146</ref>.</p></sidenote>amended by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>September 1, 2019</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>April 30, 2020</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d159904e87057" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1640" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1640">SEC. 1640. </num><heading>AUTHORITY TO USE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE FUNDS FOR CYBER OPERATIONS-PECULIAR CAPABILITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f3228ba-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1640/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense and each Secretary of the military departments concerned may obligate and expend not more than $3,000,000 of amounts authorized to be appropriated for operation and maintenance per service in each of fiscal years 2020 through 2022 to carry out cyber operations-peculiar capability development projects.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f3228bb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1640/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f3228bc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Notification</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 15 days after exercising the authority provided for in subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense, or his designee, and each Secretary of the military departments concerned, or their designees, shall notify the congressional defense committees of such exercise for projects exceeding $500,000.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f3228bd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1640/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f3228be-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than December 31 of each year through 2022, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on obligations and expenditures made pursuant to the authority provided for in subsection (a). <sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f3228bf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluation.</p></sidenote>Each such report shall include a full description and evaluation of each of the cyber operations-peculiar capability development projects that is the subject of each such obligation or expenditure, definitions and standards for cyber operations-peculiar requirements, transition plans, and any other matters the Secretary determines relevant.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e87101" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1641" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1641">SEC. 1641. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f3228c0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2224">10 USC 2224 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>ROLE OF CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER IN IMPROVING ENTERPRISE-WIDE CYBERSECURITY.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f32c501-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1641/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In carrying out the responsibilities established in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s142">section 142 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, the Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense shall, to the maximum extent practicable, ensure that the cybersecurity programs and capabilities of the Department—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f32c502-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1641/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>fit into an enterprise-wide cybersecurity architecture;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f32c503-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1641/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>are maximally interoperable with each other, including those programs and capabilities deployed by the components of the Department;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f32c504-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1641/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>enhance enterprise-level visibility and responsiveness to threats; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f32c505-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1641/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>are developed, procured, instituted, and managed in a cost-efficient manner, exploiting economies of scale and enterprise-wide services and discouraging unnecessary customization and piecemeal acquisition.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f32c506-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1641/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Requirements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In carrying out subsection (a), the Chief Information Officer shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f32c507-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1641/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>manage and modernize the cybersecurity architecture of the Department, including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f32c508-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1641/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>ensuring the cybersecurity architecture of the Department maximizes cybersecurity capability, network, and endpoint activity data sharing across Department components;<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1751">133 STAT. 1751</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f32c509-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1641/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>ensuring the cybersecurity architecture of the Department supports improved automaticity of cybersecurity detection and response; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f32c50a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1641/b/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>modernizing and configuring the Department’s standardized deployed perimeter, network-level, and endpoint capabilities to improve interoperability, meet pressing capability needs, and negate common adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f32c50b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1641/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>establish mechanisms to enable and mandate, as necessary, cybersecurity capability and network and endpoint activity data-sharing across Department components;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f32c50c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1641/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>make mission data, through data tagging, automatic transmission, and other means, accessible and discoverable by Department components other than owners of such mission data;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f32c50d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1641/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>incorporate into the cybersecurity architecture of the Department emerging cybersecurity technologies from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, the Strategic Capabilities Office, the Defense Innovation Unit, the laboratories of the military departments, and the commercial sector;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f32c50e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1641/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>ensure that the Department possesses the necessary computing infrastructure, through technology refresh, installation or acquisition of bandwidth, and the use of cloud computing power, to host and enable necessary cybersecurity capabilities; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f32c50f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1641/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><chapeau>utilize the Department’s cybersecurity expertise to improve cybersecurity performance, operations, and acquisition, including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f32c510-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1641/b/6/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the cybersecurity testing, architecting, and engineering expertise of the National Security Agency; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f32c511-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1641/b/6/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the technology policy, workforce, and engineering expertise of the Defense Digital Service.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e87212" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1642" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1642">SEC. 1642. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f32c512-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f32c513-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s394">10 USC 394 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>NOTIFICATION OF DELEGATION OF AUTHORITIES TO THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR MILITARY OPERATIONS IN CYBERSPACE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f333a44-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1642/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense shall provide written notification to the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate of the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f333a45-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1642/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Authorities delegated to the Secretary by the President for military operations in cyberspace that are otherwise held by the National Command Authority, not later than 15 days after any such delegation. A notification under this paragraph shall include a description of the authorities delegated to the Secretary.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f333a46-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1642/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>Concepts of operations approved by the Secretary pursuant to delegated authorities described in paragraph (1), not later than 15 days after any such approval. A notification under this paragraph shall include the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f333a47-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1642/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>A description of authorized activities to be conducted or planned to be conducted pursuant to such authorities.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f333a48-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1642/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>The defined military objectives relating to such authorities.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f333a49-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1642/a/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f333a4a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">List.</p></sidenote><content>A list of countries in which such authorities may be exercised.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1752">133 STAT. 1752</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f333a4b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1642/a/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>A description of relevant orders issued by the Secretary in accordance with such authorities.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f333a4c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1642/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Procedures</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f333a4d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1642/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall establish and submit to the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate procedures for complying with the requirements of subsection (a), consistent with the national security of the United States and the protection of operational integrity.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f333a4e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Notification.</p></sidenote> The Secretary shall promptly notify such committees in writing of any changes to such procedures at least 14 days prior to the adoption of any such changes.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f333a4f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1642/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Sufficiency</inline>.—</heading><content>The Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate shall ensure that committee procedures designed to protect from unauthorized disclosure classified information relating to national security of the United States are sufficient to protect the information that is submitted to such committees pursuant to this section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f333a50-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1642/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Notification in event of unauthorized disclosure</inline>.—</heading><content>In the event of an unauthorized disclosure of authorities covered by this section, the Secretary of Defense shall ensure, to the maximum extent practicable, that the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate are notified immediately. Notification under this paragraph may be verbal or written, but in the event of a verbal notification, a written notification signed by the Secretary shall be provided by not later than 48 hours after the provision of such verbal notification.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e87309" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1643" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1643">SEC. 1643. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f333a51-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Certification.</p></sidenote><heading>LIMITATION OF FUNDING FOR CONSOLIDATED AFLOAT NETWORKS AND ENTERPRISE SERVICES.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act for fiscal year 2020 for the Consolidated Afloat Networks and Enterprise Services, not more than 85 percent of such funds may be obligated or expended until the Secretary of the Navy and the Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense independently certify to the congressional defense committees, the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives, and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate that recommendations in the Audit of Consolidated Afloat Networks and Enterprise Services Security Safeguards (DODIG-2019-072) have been implemented.</content></section> <section id="d159904e87319" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1644" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1644">SEC. 1644. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f336162-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s394">10 USC 394 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>ANNUAL MILITARY CYBERSPACE OPERATIONS REPORT.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f33af83-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1644/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than March 1 of each year, the Secretary of Defense shall provide to the congressional defense committees a written report summarizing all named military cyberspace operations conducted in the previous calendar year, including cyber effects, operations, cyber effects enabling operations, and cyber operations conducted as defensive operations. Each such summary should be organized by adversarial country and should include the following for each named operation:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f33af84-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1644/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>An identification of the objective and purpose.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f33af85-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1644/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Descriptions of the impacted countries, organizations, or forces, and nature of the impact.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1753">133 STAT. 1753</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f33af86-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1644/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>A description of methodologies used for the cyber effects operation or cyber effects enabling operation.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f33af87-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1644/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>An identification of the Cyber Mission Force teams, or other Department of Defense entity or units, that conducted such operation, and supporting teams, entities, or units.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f33af88-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1644/a/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>An identification of the infrastructures on which such operations occurred.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f33af89-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1644/a/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>A description of relevant legal, operational, and funding authorities.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f33af8a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1644/a/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>Additional costs beyond baseline operations and maintenance and personnel costs directly associated with the conduct of the cyber effects operation or cyber effects enabling operation.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f33af8b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1644/a/8" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><content>Any other matters the Secretary determines relevant.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f33af8c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1644/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Classification</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall provide each report required under subsection (a) at a classification level the Secretary determines appropriate.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f33af8d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1644/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>This section does not apply to cyber-enabled military information support operations or military deception operations.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e87400" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1645" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1645">SEC. 1645. </num><heading>ANNUAL REPORT ON CYBER ATTACKS AND INTRUSIONS AGAINST THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE BY CERTAIN FOREIGN ENTITIES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f33d69e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1645/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f33d69f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and each fiscal year thereafter through fiscal year 2023, the Principal Cyber Advisor to the Secretary of Defense and Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on cyber attacks and intrusions in the previous 12 months by agents or associates of the Governments of the Russian Federation, the People’s Republic of China, the Islamic Republic of Iran, and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea against or into the information systems (as such term is defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t44/s3502">section 3502 of title 44, United States Code</ref>) of—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f33d6a0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1645/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the Department of Defense; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f33d6a1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1645/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>any contractor of the Department of Defense that works on sensitive United States military technology.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f33d6a2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1645/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Form</inline>.—</heading><content>The report required by subsection (a) shall be submitted in classified form. The data in such report shall be aggregated from U.S. Cyber Command, the Defense Information Systems Agency, the military services and Department of Defense agencies, the Joint Staff, and the Office of the Secretary of Defense.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e87440" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1646" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1646">SEC. 1646. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f33fdb3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2224">10 USC 2224 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>CONTROL AND ANALYSIS OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE DATA STOLEN THROUGH CYBERSPACE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f344bd4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1646/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f344bd5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Requirements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>If the Secretary of Defense determines that significant Department of Defense data may have been stolen through cyberspace and evidence of theft of the data in question—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3472e6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1646/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>is in the possession of a component of the Department, the Secretary shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3472e7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1646/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>either transfer or replicate and transfer such Department data in a prompt and secure manner to a secure repository with access by Department personnel appropriately limited on a need-to-know basis or otherwise ensure such consistent access to the relevant data by other means;<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1754">133 STAT. 1754</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3472e8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1646/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>ensure the Department applies such automated analytic tools and capabilities to the repository of potentially compromised data as are necessary to rapidly understand the scope and effect of the potential compromise;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3472e9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1646/a/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>for high priority and mission critical Department systems, develop analytic products that characterize the scope of data compromised;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3472ea-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1646/a/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>ensure that relevant mission-affected entities in the Department are made aware of the theft or possible theft and, as damage assessment and mitigation proceeds, are kept apprised of the extent of the data stolen; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3472eb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1646/a/1/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><chapeau>ensure that Department counterintelligence organizations are—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f3472ec-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1646/a/1/E/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>fully integrated with any damage assessment team assigned to the breach;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f3472ed-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1646/a/1/E/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>fully informed of the data that have or potentially have been stolen and the effect of such theft; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f3472ee-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1646/a/1/E/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>provided resources and tasked, in conjunction with subject matter experts and responsible authorities, to immediately and appropriately respond, including through the development and execution of relevant countermeasures, to any breach involving espionage and data theft; or</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3472ef-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1646/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>is in the possession of or under controls or restrictions imposed by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, or a national counterintelligence or intelligence organization, the Secretary shall determine, jointly with the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation or the Director of National Intelligence, as appropriate, the most expeditious process, means, and conditions for carrying out the activities otherwise required by paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f3472f0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1646/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f3472f1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Recommendations</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees such recommendations as the Secretary may have for legislative or administrative action to address such barriers that may be inhibiting the implementation of this section.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e87528" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1647" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1647">SEC. 1647. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f3472f2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2224">10 USC 2224 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>USE OF NATIONAL SECURITY AGENCY CYBERSECURITY EXPERTISE TO SUPPORT EVALUATION OF COMMERCIAL CYBERSECURITY PRODUCTS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f34e823-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1647/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Advisory Mission</inline>.—</heading><content>The National Security Agency shall, as a mission in its role in securing the information systems of the Department of Defense, advise and assist the Department of Defense in its evaluation and adoption of cybersecurity products and services from industry, especially the commercial cybersecurity sector.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f34e824-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1647/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Program to Improve Acquisition of Cybersecurity Products and Services</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f34e825-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1647/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><content>Consistent with subsection (a), the Director of the National Security Agency shall establish a permanent program consisting of market research, testing, and expertise transmission, or augments to existing programs, to improve the evaluation by the Department of Defense of cybersecurity products and services.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1755">133 STAT. 1755</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f34e826-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1647/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Requirements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Under the program established pursuant to paragraph (1), the Director shall, independently and at the request of the components of the Department of Defense—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f34e827-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1647/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f34e828-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Test.</p></sidenote><chapeau>test and evaluate commercially available cybersecurity products and services using—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f34e829-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1647/b/2/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>generally known cyber operations techniques; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f34e82a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1647/b/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>tools and cyber operations techniques and advanced tools and techniques available to the National Security Agency;</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f35364b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1647/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f35364c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Procedures.</p></sidenote><content>develop and establish standard procedures, techniques, and threat-informed metrics to perform the testing and evaluation required by subparagraph (A); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f35364d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1647/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau>advise the Chief Information Officer and the components of the Department of Defense on the merits and disadvantages of evaluated cybersecurity products, including with respect to—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f35364e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1647/b/2/C/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>any synergies between products;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f35364f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1647/b/2/C/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>value;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f353650-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1647/b/2/C/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>matters relating to operation and maintenance; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f353651-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1647/b/2/C/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>matters relating to customization requirements.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f353652-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1647/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The program established under paragraph (1) may not—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f353653-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1647/b/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by used to accredit cybersecurity products and services for use by the Department;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f353654-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1647/b/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>create approved products lists; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f353655-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1647/b/3/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>be used for the procurement and fielding of cybersecurity products on behalf of the Department.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e87651" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1648" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1648">SEC. 1648. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f353656-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Contracts.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f353657-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2224">10 USC 2224 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>FRAMEWORK TO ENHANCE CYBERSECURITY OF THE UNITED STATES DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL BASE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f36e408-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1648/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f36e409-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Framework Required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than February 1, 2020, the Secretary of Defense shall develop a consistent, comprehensive framework to enhance cybersecurity for the United States defense industrial base.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f36e40a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1648/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The framework developed pursuant to subsection (a) shall include the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f36e40b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1648/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f36e40c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>Identification of unified cybersecurity standards, regulations, metrics, ratings, third-party certifications, or requirements to be imposed on the defense industrial base for the purpose of assessing the cybersecurity of individual contractors.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f36e40d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1648/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>Roles and responsibilities of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security, the Chief Information Officer, the Director of the Protecting Critical Technologies Task Force, and the Secretaries of the military departments relating to the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f36e40e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1648/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>Establishing and ensuring compliance with cybersecurity standards, regulations, and policies.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f36e40f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1648/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>Deconflicting existing cybersecurity standards, regulations, and policies.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1756">133 STAT. 1756</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f36e410-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1648/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f36e411-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p></sidenote><content>Coordinating with and providing assistance to the defense industrial base for cybersecurity matters, particularly as relates to the programs and processes described in paragraphs (8) and (9).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f36e412-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1648/b/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>Management and oversight of the acquisition process, including responsibility determination, solicitation, award, and contractor management, relating to cybersecurity standards, regulations, metrics, ratings, third-party certifications, or requirements.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f36e413-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1648/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The responsibilities of the prime contractors, and all subcontractors in the supply chain, for implementing the required cybersecurity standards, regulations, metrics, ratings, third-party certifications, and requirements identified under paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f36e414-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1648/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>Definitions for “Controlled Unclassified Information” (CUI) and “For Official Use Only” (FOUO), as well as policies regarding protecting information designated as either of such.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f36e415-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1648/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>Methods and programs for managing controlled unclassified information, and for limiting the presence of unnecessary sensitive information on contractor networks.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f36e416-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1648/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f36e417-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plan.</p></sidenote><content>A plan to provide implementation guidance, education, manuals, and, as necessary, direct technical support or assistance, to contractors on matters relating to cybersecurity.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f36e418-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1648/b/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f36e419-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>Quantitative metrics for assessing the effectiveness of the overall framework over time, with respect to the exfiltration of controlled unclassified information from the defense industrial base.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f36e41a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1648/b/8" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f36e41b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Lists.</p></sidenote><content>A comprehensive list of current and planned Department of Defense programs to assist the defense industrial base with cybersecurity compliance requirements of the Department, including those programs that provide training, expertise, and funding, and maintain approved security products lists and approved providers lists.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f370b2c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1648/b/9" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">(9) </num><content>Processes for enhanced threat information sharing between the Department of Defense and the defense industrial base.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f370b2d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1648/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Matters for Consideration</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In developing the framework pursuant to subsection (a), the Secretary shall consider the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f370b2e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1648/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Designating an official to be responsible for the cybersecurity of the defense industrial base.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f370b2f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1648/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Risk-based methodologies, standards, metrics, and tiered cybersecurity requirements for the defense industrial base, including third-party certifications such as the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification pilot program, as the basis for a mandatory Department standard.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f370b30-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1648/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Tailoring cybersecurity requirements for small- and medium-sized contractors based on a risk-based approach.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f370b31-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1648/c/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>Ensuring a consistent approach across the Department to cybersecurity standards, regulations, metrics, ratings, third-party certifications, or requirements of the defense industrial base.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f370b32-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1648/c/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>Ensuring the Department’s traceability and visibility of cybersecurity compliance of suppliers to all levels of the supply chain.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f370b33-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1648/c/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>Evaluating incentives and penalties for cybersecurity performance of suppliers.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1757">133 STAT. 1757</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f370b34-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1648/c/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>Integrating cybersecurity and traditional counterintelligence measures, requirements, and programs.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f370b35-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1648/c/8" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><content>Establishing a secure software development environment (DevSecOps) in a cloud environment inside the perimeter of the Department for contractors to perform their development work.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f370b36-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1648/c/9" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">(9) </num><content>Establishing a secure cloud environment through which contractors may access the data of the Department needed for their contract work.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f370b37-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1648/c/10" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="10">(10) </num><content>An evaluation of the resources and utilization of Department programs to assist the defense industrial base in complying with cybersecurity compliance requirements referred to in subsection (b)(1).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f370b38-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1648/c/11" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="11">(11) </num><content>Technological means, operational concepts, reference architectures, offensive counterintelligence operation concepts, and plans for operationalization to complicate adversary espionage, including honeypotting and data obfuscation.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f370b39-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1648/c/12" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="12">(12) </num><content>Implementing enhanced security vulnerability assessments for contractors working on critical acquisition programs, technologies, manufacturing capabilities, and research areas.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f370b3a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1648/c/13" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="13">(13) </num><content>Identifying ways to better leverage technology and employ machine learning or artificial intelligence capabilities, such as Internet Protocol monitoring and data integrity capabilities, to be applied to contractor information systems that host, receive, or transmit controlled unclassified information.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f370b3b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1648/c/14" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="14">(14) </num><content>Developing tools to easily segregate program data to only allow subcontractors access to their specific information.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f370b3c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1648/c/15" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="15">(15) </num><content>Appropriate communications of threat assessments of the defense industrial base to the acquisition workforce at all classification levels.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f370b3d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1648/c/16" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="16">(16) </num><content>A single Sector Coordinating Council for the defense industrial base.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f370b3e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1648/c/17" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="17">(17) </num><content>Appropriate communications with the defense industrial base on the impact of cybersecurity requirements in contracting and procurement decisions.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f370b3f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1648/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Consultation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In developing the framework required pursuant to subsection (a), the Secretary shall consult with the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f370b40-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1648/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Industry groups representing the defense industrial base.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f370b41-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1648/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Contractors in the defense industrial base.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f370b42-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1648/d/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f370b43-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1648/d/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>The Secretary of Energy.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f370b44-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1648/d/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>The Director of National Intelligence.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f370b45-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1648/d/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>Relevant Federal regulatory agencies.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f370b46-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1648/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f370b47-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1648/e/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f370b48-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than March 11, 2020, the Secretary of Defense shall provide the congressional defense committees with a briefing on the framework developed pursuant to subsection (a).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f370b49-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1648/e/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Contents</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The briefing required by paragraph (1) shall include the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f370b4a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1648/e/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>An overview of the framework developed pursuant to subsection (a).<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1758">133 STAT. 1758</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f370b4b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1648/e/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>Identification of such pilot programs as the Secretary considers may be required to improve the cybersecurity of the defense industrial base.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f370b4c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1648/e/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f370b4d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Timelines.</p></sidenote><content>Implementation timelines and identification of costs.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f370b4e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1648/e/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f370b4f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f370b50-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>Such recommendations as the Secretary may have for legislative action to improve the cybersecurity of the defense industrial base.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f370b51-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1648/f" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Quarterly Briefings</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f370b52-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1648/f/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f370b53-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Termination date.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not less frequently than once each quarter after the briefing provided pursuant to subsection (e) until February 1, 2022, the Secretary of Defense shall brief the congressional defense committees on the status of development and implementation of the framework developed pursuant to subsection (a).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f370b54-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1648/f/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Coordination with other briefings</inline>.—</heading><content>Each briefing under paragraph (1) shall be conducted in conjunction with a quarterly briefing under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s484/a">section 484(a) of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f370b55-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1648/f/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each briefing under paragraph (1) shall include the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f370b56-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1648/f/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>The current status of the development and implementation of the framework developed pursuant to subsection (a).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f370b57-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1648/f/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>A description of the efforts undertaken by the Secretary to evaluate the matters for consideration set forth in subsection (c).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f370b58-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1648/f/3/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>The current status of any pilot programs the Secretary is carrying out to develop the framework.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e88026" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1649" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1649">SEC. 1649. </num><heading>REPORT ON CYBERSECURITY TRAINING PROGRAMS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3f373169-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Not later than 240 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate a report that accounts for all of the efforts, programs, initiatives, and investments of the Department of Defense to train elementary, secondary, and postsecondary students in fields related to cybersecurity, cyber defense, and cyber operations. The report shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f37316a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1649/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>include information on the metrics used to evaluate such efforts, programs, initiatives, and investments, and identify overlaps or redundancies across the such efforts, programs, initiatives, and investments; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f37316b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1649/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>address how the Department leverages such efforts, programs, initiatives, and investments in the recruitment and retention of both the civilian and military cyber workforces.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d159904e88043" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1650" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1650">SEC. 1650. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f37316c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f37316d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">President.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f37316e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Records.</p></sidenote><heading>NATIONAL SECURITY PRESIDENTIAL MEMORANDUMS RELATING TO DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE OPERATIONS IN CYBERSPACE.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, upon request of the congressional defense committees, the President shall allow for such committees to read a copy of all National Security Presidential Memorandums relating to Department of Defense operations in cyberspace at an appropriately cleared facility of the requesting committee’s choosing. At the conclusion of such reading, such documents shall be collected and returned to the President.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1759">133 STAT. 1759</page></content></section> <section id="d159904e88059" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1651" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1651">SEC. 1651. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f37316f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f373170-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2223a">10 USC 2223a note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>REORIENTATION OF BIG DATA PLATFORM PROGRAM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f3842e1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1651/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reorientation of Program</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3842e2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1651/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than January 1, 2021, the Secretary of Defense shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3842e3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1651/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>reorient the Big Data Platform program as specified in this section; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3842e4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1651/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>align the reorientation effort under an existing line of effort of the Cyber Strategy of the Department of Defense.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3842e5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1651/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Oversight of implementation</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall act through the Principal Cyber Advisor and the supporting Cross Functional Team in the oversight of the implementation of paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f3842e6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1651/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Common Baseline and Security Classification Scheme</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3842e7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1651/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than January 1, 2021, the Secretary shall establish a common baseline and security classification scheme for the collection, storage, processing, querying, analysis, and accessibility of a common and comprehensive set of metadata from sensors, applications, appliances, products, and systems deployed across the Department of Defense Information Network (DODIN) to enable the discovery, tracking, and remediation of cybersecurity threats.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3842e8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1651/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Requirements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In carrying out paragraph (1), the Secretary shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3842e9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1651/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>take such actions as the Secretary considers necessary to standardize deployed infrastructure, including the Department of Defense’s perimeter capabilities at the Internet Access Points, the Joint Regional Security Stacks, or other approved solutions, and the routing of data laterally and vertically from Department of Defense Information Network segments and tiers, to enable standard and comprehensive metadata collection;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3842ea-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1651/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>take such actions as the Secretary considers necessary to standardize deployed cybersecurity applications, products, and sensors and the routing of data laterally and vertically from Department of Defense Information Network segments and tiers, to enable standard and comprehensive metadata collection;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3842eb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1651/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f3842ec-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Strategy.</p></sidenote><chapeau>develop an enterprise-wide architecture and strategy for—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f3842ed-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1651/b/2/C/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>where to place sensors or extract data from network information technology, operational technology, and cybersecurity appliances, applications, products, and systems for cybersecurity purposes;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f3842ee-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1651/b/2/C/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>which metadata data records should be universally sent to Big Data Platform instances and which metadata data records, if any, should be locally retained; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f3842ef-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1651/b/2/C/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>expeditiously and efficiently transmitting metadata records to the Big Data Platform instances, including the acquisition and installation of further data bandwidth;</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3842f0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1651/b/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f3842f1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>determine the appropriate number, organization, and functions of separate Big Data Platform instances, and whether the Big Data Platform instances that are currently managed by Department of Defense components, <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1760">133 STAT. 1760</page> including the military services, should instead be jointly and regionally organized, or terminated;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3842f2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1651/b/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f3842f3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>determine the appropriate roles of the Defense Information Systems Agency’s Acropolis, United States Cyber Command’s Scarif, and any similar Big Data Platforms as enterprise-wide real-time cybersecurity situational awareness capabilities or as complements or replacements for component level Big Data Platform instances;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3842f4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1651/b/2/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>ensure that all Big Data Platform instances are engineered and approved to enable standard access and expeditious query capabilities by the Unified Platform, the network defense service providers, and the Cyber Mission Forces, with centrally managed authentication and authorization services;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3842f5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1651/b/2/G" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">(G) </num><content>prohibit and remove barriers to information sharing, distributed query, data analysis, and collaboration across Big Data Platform instances, such as incompatible interfaces, interconnection service agreements, and the imposition of accreditation boundaries;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3842f6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1651/b/2/H" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="H">(H) </num><content>transition all Big Data Platform instances to a cloud computing environment in alignment with the cloud strategy of the Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3842f7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1651/b/2/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>consider whether packet capture databases should continue to be maintained separately from the Big Data Platform instances, managed at the secret level of classification, and treated as malware-infected when the packet data are copies of packets extant in the Department of Defense Information Network;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3842f8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1651/b/2/J" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="J">(J) </num><content>in the case that the Secretary decides to sustain the status quo on packet capture databases, ensure that analysts operating on or from the Unified Platform, the Big Data Platform instances, the network defense services providers, and the Cyber Mission Forces can directly access packets and query the database; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3842f9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1651/b/2/K" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="K">(K) </num><content>consider whether the Joint Artificial Intelligence Center’s cybersecurity artificial intelligence national mission initiative, and any other similar initiatives, should include an application for the metadata residing in the Big Data Platform instances.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f3842fa-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1651/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limit on Data and Data Indexing Schema</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall ensure that the Unified Platform and the Big Data Platform programs achieve data and data indexing schema standardization and integration to ensure interoperability, access, and sharing by and between Big Data Platform and other data sources and stores.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f3842fb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1651/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Analytics and Application Sourcing and Collaboration</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary shall ensure that the services, U.S. Cyber Command, and Defense Information Systems Agency—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3842fc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1651/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>seek advanced analytics and applications from Government and commercial sources that can be executed on the deployed Big Data Platform architecture; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3842fd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1651/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>collaborate with vendors offering commercial analytics and applications, including support to refactoring commercial capabilities to the Government platform where industry can still own the intellectual property embedded in the analytics and applications.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1761">133 STAT. 1761</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f3842fe-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1651/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing Required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act and not less frequently than once every 180 days thereafter until the activities required by subsection (a)(1) are completed, the Secretary shall brief the congressional defense committees on the activities of the Secretary in carrying out subsection (b).</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e88259" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1652" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1652">SEC. 1652. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f3842ff-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f384300-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1599f">10 USC 1599f note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>ZERO-BASED REVIEW OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE CYBER AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PERSONNEL.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f39a291-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1652/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Review Required</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than January 1, 2021, each head of a covered department, component, or agency shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f39a292-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1652/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>complete a zero-based review of the cyber and information technology personnel of the head’s covered department, component, or agency; and<sidenote><p>Deadline.</p></sidenote></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f39a293-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1652/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>provide the Principal Cyber Advisor, the Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense, and the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness the findings of the head with respect to the head’s covered department, component, or agency.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f39a294-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1652/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Covered Departments, Components, and Agencies</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of this section, a covered department, component, or agency is—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f39a295-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1652/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>an independent Department of Defense component or agency;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f39a296-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1652/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the Office of the Secretary of Defense;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f39a297-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1652/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>a component of the Joint Staff;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f39a298-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1652/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>a military department or an armed force; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f39a299-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1652/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>a reserve component of the Armed Forces.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f39a29a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1652/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Scope of Review</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>As part of a review conducted pursuant to subsection (a)(1), the head of a covered department, component, or agency shall, with respect to the covered department, component, or agency of the head—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f39a29b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1652/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>assess military, civilian, and contractor positions and personnel performing cyber and information technology missions;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f39a29c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1652/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f39a29d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>determine the roles and functions assigned by reviewing existing position descriptions and conducting interviews to quantify the current workload performed by military, civilian, and contractor workforce;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f39a29e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1652/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>compare the Department’s manning with the manning of comparable industry organizations;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f39a29f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1652/c/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f39a2a0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluation.</p></sidenote><chapeau>include evaluation of the utility of cyber- and information technology-focused missions, positions, and personnel within such components—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f39a2a1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1652/c/4/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of current activities;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f39a2a2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1652/c/4/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>to assess the necessity of increasing, reducing, or eliminating resources; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f39a2a3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1652/c/4/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>to guide prioritization of investment and funding;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f39a2a4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1652/c/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f39a2a5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f39a2a6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>develop recommendations and objectives for organizational, manning, and equipping change, taking into account anticipated developments in information technologies, workload projections, automation and process enhancements, and Department requirements;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f39a2a7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1652/c/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f39a2a8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analysis.</p></sidenote><content>develop a gap analysis, contrasting the current organization and the objectives developed pursuant to paragraph (5); and<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1762">133 STAT. 1762</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f39a2a9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1652/c/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f39a2aa-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Timeline.</p></sidenote><content>develop roadmaps of prioritized activities and a timeline for implementing the activities to close the gaps identified pursuant to paragraph (6).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f39a2ab-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1652/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In carrying out a review pursuant to subsection (a)(1), the head of a covered department, component, or agency shall consider the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f39a2ac-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1652/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Whether position descriptions and coding designators for given cybersecurity and information technology roles are accurate indicators of the work being performed.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f39a2ad-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1652/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Whether the function of any cybersecurity or information technology position or personnel can be replaced by acquisition of cybersecurity or information technology products or automation.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f39a2ae-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1652/d/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Whether a given component or subcomponent is over- or under-resourced in terms of personnel, using industry standards as a benchmark where applicable.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f39a2af-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1652/d/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>Whether cybersecurity service provider positions and personnel fit coherently into the enterprise-wide cybersecurity architecture and with the Department’s cyber protection teams.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f39a2b0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1652/d/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>Whether the function of any cybersecurity or information technology position or personnel could be conducted more efficiently or effectively by enterprise-level cyber or information technology personnel.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f39a2b1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1652/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Furnishing Data and Analysis</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f39a2b2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1652/e/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Data and analysis</inline>.—</heading><content>In carrying out subsection (a)(2), each head of a covered department, component, or agency, shall furnish to the Principal Cyber Advisor, the Chief Information Officer, and the Under Secretary a description of the analysis that led to the findings submitted under such subsection and the data used in such analysis.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f39a2b3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1652/e/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Certification</inline>.—</heading><content>The Principal Cyber Advisor, the Chief Information Officer, and the Under Secretary of Defense shall jointly review each submittal under subsection (a)(2) and certify whether the findings and analysis are in compliance with the requirements of this section.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f39a2b4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1652/f" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Recommendations</inline>.—</heading><content>After receiving findings submitted by a head of a covered department, component, or agency pursuant to paragraph (2) of subsection (a) with respect to a review conducted by the head pursuant to paragraph (1) of such subsection, the Principal Cyber Advisor, the Chief Information Officer, and the Under Secretary shall jointly provide to such head such recommendations as the Principal Cyber Advisor, the Chief Information Officer, and the Under Secretary may have for changes in manning or acquisition that proceed from such review.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f39a2b5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1652/g" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">(g) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Implementation</inline>.—</heading><content>The Principal Cyber Advisor, the Chief Information Officer, and the Under Secretary shall jointly oversee and assist in the implementation of the roadmaps developed pursuant to subsection (c)(7) and the recommendations developed pursuant to subsection (f).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f39a2b6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1652/h" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="h">(h) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f39a2b7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f39a2b8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In-progress Reviews</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than six months after the date of the enactment of this Act and not less frequently than once every six months thereafter until the Principal Cyber Advisor, the Chief Information Officer, and the Under Secretary give the briefing required by subsection (i), the Principal Cyber Advisor, the Chief Information Officer, and the Under Secretary shall jointly—</chapeau><page identifier="/us/stat/133/1763">133 STAT. 1763</page> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f39a2b9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1652/h/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>conduct in-progress reviews of the status of the reviews required by subsection (a)(1); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f39a2ba-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1652/h/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f39a2bb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Briefing.</p></sidenote><content>provide the congressional defense committees with a briefing on such in-progress reviews.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f39a2bc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1652/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f39a2bd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f39a2be-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f39a2bf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Final Briefing</inline>.—</heading><content>After all of the reviews have been completed under paragraph (1) of subsection (a), after receiving all of the findings pursuant to paragraph (2) of such subsection, and not later than June 1, 2021, the Principal Cyber Advisor, the Chief Information Officer, and the Under Secretary shall jointly provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the findings of the Principal Cyber Advisor, the Chief Information Officer, and the Under Secretary with respect to such reviews, including such recommendations as the Principal Cyber Advisor, the Chief Information Officer, and the Under Secretary may have for changes to the budget of the Department as a result of such reviews.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f39a2c0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1652/j" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="j">(j) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definition of Zero-based Review</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “<term>zero-based review</term>” means a review in which an assessment is conducted with each item, position, or person costed anew, rather than in relation to its size or status in any previous budget.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e88544" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1653" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1653">SEC. 1653. </num><heading>STUDY ON IMPROVING CYBER CAREER PATHS IN THE NAVY.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f3a3f01-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1653/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f3a3f02-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Study Required</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than October 1, 2020, the Secretary of the Navy and the Chief of Naval Operations shall jointly—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3a3f03-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1653/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>complete a study on methods to improve military and civilian cyber career paths within the Navy; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3a3f04-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1653/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f3a3f05-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reports.</p></sidenote><content>submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the findings of the Secretary and Chief with respect to the study completed pursuant to paragraph (1), including all of the data used in such study.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f3a3f06-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1653/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report submitted pursuant to subsection (a)(2) shall include the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3a3f07-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1653/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f3a3f08-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plan.</p></sidenote><content>A plan for implementing career paths for civilian and military personnel tailored to develop expertise in cyber skill sets, including skill sets appropriate for offensive and defensive military cyber operations. <sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f3a3f09-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluation.</p></sidenote>Such plan should also evaluate the current Cyber Warfare Engineer career field for officers, including options for expanding the career field beyond current plans.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3a3f0a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1653/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Suggested changes to the processes that govern the identification of talent and career progression of the civilian and military workforce.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3a3f0b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1653/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>A methodology for a cyber workforce assignment policy that deliberately builds depth and breadth of knowledge regarding the conduct of cyber operations throughout an entire career.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3a3f0c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1653/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>Possible enhancements to identifying, recruiting, training, and retaining the civilian and military cyber workforce, especially for Interactive On-Net operators and tool developers.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3a3f0d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1653/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f3a3f0e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f3a3f0f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>Recommendations for legislative and administrative actions to address the findings and recommendations of the Secretary and the Chief with respect to the study completed pursuant to subsection (a)(1).<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1764">133 STAT. 1764</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f3a3f10-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1653/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Consultation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In conducting the study required by subsection (a)(1), the Secretary and the Chief shall consult with the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3a3f11-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1653/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The Principal Cyber Advisor of the Department of Defense.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3a3f12-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1653/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The Secretary of the Air Force.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3a3f13-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1653/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The Commander of the United States Cyber Command.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3a3f14-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1653/c/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>The Air Force Chief of Staff.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3a3f15-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1653/c/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>The Secretary of the Army.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3a3f16-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1653/c/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>The Army Chief of Staff.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3a3f17-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1653/c/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>The Commandant of the Marine Corps.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3a3f18-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1653/c/8" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><content>The Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3a3f19-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1653/c/9" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">(9) </num><content>The Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e88680" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1654" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1654">SEC. 1654. </num><heading>ACCREDITATION STANDARDS AND PROCESSES FOR CYBERSECURITY AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS AND SERVICES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f3a8d3a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1654/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Assessment</inline>.—</heading><content>Consistent with the responsibilities and duties outlined in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s142">section 142 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, the Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense shall conduct an enterprise assessment of accreditation standards and processes for cybersecurity and information technology products and services.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f3a8d3b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1654/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3a8d3c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1654/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than April 1, 2020, the Chief Information Officer shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the assessment conducted under subsection (a).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3a8d3d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1654/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Contents</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report submitted under paragraph (1) shall include the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3a8d3e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1654/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>The findings of the Chief Information Officer with respect to the assessment conducted under subsection (a).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3a8d3f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1654/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>A description of the modifications proposed or implemented to accreditation standards and processes arising out of the assessment.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3a8d40-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1654/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>A description of how the Department will increasingly automate accreditation processes, pursue agile development, incorporate machine learning, and foster reciprocity across authorizing officials.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e88739" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1655" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1655">SEC. 1655. </num><heading>STUDY ON FUTURE CYBER WARFIGHTING CAPABILITIES OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f3b77a1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1655/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f3b77a2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Study Required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall direct the Defense Science Board to carry out a study on the future cyber warfighting capabilities of the Department of Defense.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f3b77a3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1655/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Participation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Participants in the study shall include the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3b77a4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1655/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Such members of the Board, including members of the Task Force on Cyber Deterrence of the Board, as the Chairman of the Board considers appropriate for the study.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3b77a5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1655/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>Such additional temporary members or contracted support as the Secretary—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3b77a6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1655/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>selects from those recommended by the Chairman for purposes of the study; and<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1765">133 STAT. 1765</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3b77a7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1655/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>considers to have significant technical, policy, or military expertise.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f3b77a8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1655/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f3b77a9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluations.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The study conducted pursuant to subsection (a) shall include the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3b77aa-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1655/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>A technical evaluation of the Joint Cyber Warfighting Architecture of the Department, especially the Unified Platform, Joint Cyber Command and Control, and Persistent Cyber Training Environment, including with respect to the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3b77ab-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1655/c/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>The suitability of the requirements and, as relevant, the delivered capability of such architecture to modern cyber warfighting.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3b77ac-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1655/c/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>Such requirements or capabilities as may be absent or underemphasized in such architecture.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3b77ad-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1655/c/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>The speed of development and acquisition as compared to mission need.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3b77ae-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1655/c/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>Identification of potential duplication of efforts among the programs and concepts evaluated.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3b77af-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1655/c/1/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>The coherence of such architecture with the National Mission Teams and Combat Mission Teams of the Cyber Mission Force, as constituted and organized on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3b77b0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1655/c/1/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>The coherence of such architecture with the Cyber Protection Teams of the Cyber Mission Force and the cybersecurity service providers of the Department, as constituted and organized on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3b77b1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1655/c/1/G" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">(G) </num><content>The coherence of such architecture with the concepts of persistent engagement and defending forward as incorporated in the 2018 Department of Defense Cyber Strategy, including with respect to operational concepts such as consistent spy-on-spy engagement, securing adversary operating pictures, and preemptively feeding indicators and warning to defensive operators.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3b77b2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1655/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>A technical evaluation of the tool development and acquisition programs of the Department, including with respect to the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3b77b3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1655/c/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>The suitability of planned tool suite and cyber armory constructs of the United States Cyber Command to modern cyber warfighting.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3b77b4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1655/c/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>The speed of development and acquisition as compared to mission need.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3b77b5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1655/c/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>The resourcing and effectiveness of the internal tool development of the United States Cyber Command as compared to the tool development of the National Security Agency.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3b77b6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1655/c/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>The resourcing and effectiveness of the internal tool development of the United States Cyber Command as compared to its acquisition.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3b77b7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1655/c/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>The coherence of such programs with the concepts of persistent engagement and defending forward as incorporated in the 2018 Department of Defense Cyber Strategy, including with respect to operational concepts such as consistent spy-on-spy engagement, securing adversary operating pictures, and preemptively feeding indicators and warning to defensive operators.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3b77b8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1655/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>An evaluation of the operational planning and targeting of the United States Cyber Command, including support for <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1766">133 STAT. 1766</page> regional combatant commands, and suitability for modern cyber warfighting.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3b77b9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1655/c/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f3b77ba-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f3b77bb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>Development of such recommendations as the Board may have for legislative or administrative action relating to the future cyber warfighting capabilities of the Department.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f3b77bc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1655/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f3b77bd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analysis.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Access to Information</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall provide the Board with timely access to appropriate information, data, resources, and analysis so that the Board may conduct a thorough and independent analysis as required under this section.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f3b77be-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1655/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3b9ecf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1655/e/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Transmittal to secretary</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than November 1, 2021, the Board shall transmit to the Secretary a final report on the study conducted pursuant to subsection (a).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3b9ed0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1655/e/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Transmittal to congress</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 30 days after the date on which the Secretary receives the final report under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees such report and such comments as the Secretary considers appropriate.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e88928" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1656" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1656">SEC. 1656. </num><heading>STUDY TO DETERMINE THE OPTIMAL STRATEGY FOR STRUCTURING AND MANNING ELEMENTS OF THE JOINT FORCE HEADQUARTERS–CYBER ORGANIZATIONS, JOINT MISSION OPERATIONS CENTERS, AND CYBER OPERATIONS–INTEGRATED PLANNING ELEMENTS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f3c1401-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1656/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Study</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3c1402-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1656/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Principal Cyber Advisor of the Department of Defense shall conduct a study to determine the optimal strategy for structuring and manning elements of the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3c1403-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1656/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>Joint Force Headquarters–Cyber organizations.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3c1404-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1656/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>Joint Mission Operations Centers.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3c1405-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1656/a/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>Cyber Operations–Integrated Planning Elements.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3c1406-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1656/a/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>Joint Cyber Centers.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3c1407-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1656/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f3c1408-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The study conducted under subsection (a) shall include assessment of the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3c1409-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1656/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>Operational effects on the military services if the entities listed in subparagraphs (A) through (C) of paragraph (1) are restructured from organizations that are service component organizations to joint organizations.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3c140a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1656/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>Organizational effects on the military services if the billets associated with the entities listed in subparagraphs (A) through (C) of paragraph (1) are transferred to United States Cyber Command and designated as joint billets for joint qualification purposes.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3c140b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1656/a/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>Operational and organizational effects on the military services, United States Cyber Command, other combatant commands, and the Joint Staff if the entities listed in subparagraphs (A) through (D) of paragraph (1) are realigned, restructured, or consolidated.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f3c140c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1656/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3c140d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1656/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Principal Cyber Advisor shall submit to the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives a report on the study conducted under subsection (a).<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1767">133 STAT. 1767</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3c140e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1656/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Contents</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report submitted under paragraph (1) shall contain the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3c140f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1656/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>The findings of the Principal Cyber Advisor with respect to the study conducted under subsection (a).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3c1410-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1656/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>Details of the operational and organizational effects assessed under subsection (a)(2).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3c1411-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1656/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f3c1412-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plan.</p></sidenote><content>A plan to carry out the transfer described in subsection (a)(2)(B) and the associated costs, as appropriate.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3c1413-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1656/b/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f3c1414-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plan.</p></sidenote><content>A plan to realign, restructure, or consolidate the entities listed in subparagraphs (A) through (D) of subsection (a)(1).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3c1415-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1656/b/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>Such other matters as the Principal Cyber Advisor considers appropriate.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e89058" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1657" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1657">SEC. 1657. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f3c3b26-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s391">10 USC 391 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>CYBER GOVERNANCE STRUCTURES AND PRINCIPAL CYBER ADVISORS ON MILITARY CYBER FORCE MATTERS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f3d9ab7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1657/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Designation</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3d9ab8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1657/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f3d9ab9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f3d9aba-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 270 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, each of the secretaries of the military departments, in consultation with the service chiefs, shall appoint an independent Principal Cyber Advisor for each service to act as the principal advisor to the relevant secretary on all cyber matters affecting that military service.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3d9abb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1657/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Nature of position</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each Principal Cyber Advisor position under paragraph (1) shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3d9abc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1657/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>be a senior civilian leadership position, filled by a senior member of the Senior Executive Service, not lower than the equivalent of a 3-star general officer, or by exception a comparable military officer with extensive cyber experience;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3d9abd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1657/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>exclusively occupy the Principal Cyber Advisor position and not assume any other position or responsibility in the relevant military department;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3d9abe-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1657/a/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>be independent of the relevant service’s chief information officer; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3d9abf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1657/a/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>report directly to and advise the secretary of the relevant military department and advise the relevant service’s senior uniformed officer.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3d9ac0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1657/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Notification</inline>.—</heading><content>Each of the secretaries of the military departments shall notify the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives of his or her Principal Cyber Advisor appointment. In the case that the appointee is a military officer, the notification shall include a justification for the selection and an explanation of the appointee’s ability to execute the responsibilities of the Principal Cyber Advisor.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f3d9ac1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1657/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f3d9ac2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Responsibilities of Principal Cyber Advisors</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each Principal Cyber Advisor under subsection (a) shall be responsible for advising both the secretary of the relevant military department and the senior uniformed military officer of the relevant military service and implementing the Department of Defense Cyber Strategy within the service by coordinating and overseeing the execution of the service’s policies and programs relevant to the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3d9ac3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1657/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f3d9ac4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>The recruitment, resourcing, and training of military cyberspace operations forces, assessment of these forces against standardized readiness metrics, and maintenance of these forces at standardized readiness levels.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1768">133 STAT. 1768</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3d9ac5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1657/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Acquisition of offensive, defensive, and Department of Defense Information Networks cyber capabilities for military cyberspace operations.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3d9ac6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1657/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Cybersecurity management and operations.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3d9ac7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1657/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>Acquisition of cybersecurity tools and capabilities, including those used by cybersecurity service providers.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3d9ac8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1657/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f3d9ac9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluation.</p></sidenote><content>Evaluating, improving, and enforcing a culture of cybersecurity warfighting and accountability for cybersecurity and cyberspace operations.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3d9aca-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1657/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>Cybersecurity and related supply chain risk management of the industrial base.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3d9acb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1657/b/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>Cybersecurity of Department of Defense information systems, information technology services, and weapon systems, including the incorporation of cybersecurity threat information as part of secure development processes, cybersecurity testing, and the mitigation of cybersecurity risks.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f3d9acc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1657/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Coordination</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>To ensure service compliance with the Department of Defense Cyber Strategy, each Principal Cyber Advisor under subsection (a) shall work in close coordination with the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3d9acd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1657/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Service chief information officers.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3d9ace-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1657/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Service cyber component commanders.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3d9acf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1657/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Principal Cyber Advisor to the Secretary of Defense.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3d9ad0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1657/c/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>Department of Defense Chief Information Officer.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3d9ad1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1657/c/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>Defense Digital Service.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f3d9ad2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1657/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Budget Certification Authority</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3d9ad3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1657/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f3d9ad4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Requirement.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Each of the secretaries of the military departments shall require service components with responsibilities associated with cyberspace operations forces, offensive or defensive cyberspace operations and capabilities, and cyberspace issues relevant to the duties specified in subsection (b) to transmit the proposed budget for such responsibilities for a fiscal year and for the period covered by the future-years defense program submitted to Congress under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s221">section 221 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, for that fiscal year to the relevant service’s Principal Cyber Advisor for review under subparagraph (B) before submitting the proposed budget to the department’s comptroller.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3d9ad5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1657/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f3d9ad6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reports.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Review</inline>.—</heading><content>Each Principal Cyber Advisor under subsection (a)(1) shall review each proposed budget transmitted under paragraph (1) and submit to the secretary of the relevant military department a report containing the comments of the Principal Cyber Advisor with respect to all such proposed budgets, together with the certification of the Principal Cyber Advisor regarding whether each proposed budget is adequate.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3d9ad7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1657/d/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than March 31 of each year, each of the secretaries of the military departments shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report specifying each proposed budget for the subsequent fiscal year contained in the most-recent report submitted under paragraph (2) that the Principal Cyber Advisor did not certify to be adequate. The report of the secretary shall include a discussion of the actions that the secretary took or proposes to take, together with any additional comments that the Secretary considers appropriate regarding the adequacy or inadequacy of the proposed budgets.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1769">133 STAT. 1769</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f3d9ad8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1657/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f3d9ad9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Principal Cyber Advisors’ Briefing to Congress</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than February 1, 2021, and biannually thereafter, each Principal Cyber Advisor under subsection (a) shall brief the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives on that Advisor’s activities and ability to perform the functions specified in subsection (b).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f3d9ada-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1657/f" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Review of Current Responsibilities</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3d9adb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1657/f/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f3d9adc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than January 1, 2021, each of the secretaries of the military departments shall review the relevant military department’s current governance model for cybersecurity with respect to current authorities and responsibilities.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3d9add-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1657/f/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each review under paragraph (1) shall include the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3d9ade-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1657/f/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f3d9adf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment of whether additional changes beyond the appointment of a Principal Cyber Advisor pursuant to subsection (a) are required.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3d9ae0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1657/f/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>Consideration of whether the current governance structure and assignment of authorities—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f3d9ae1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1657/f/2/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>enable effective governance;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f3d9ae2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1657/f/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>enable effective Chief Information Officer and Chief Information Security Officer action;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f3d9ae3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1657/f/2/B/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>are adequately consolidated so that the authority and responsibility for cybersecurity risk management are clear and at an appropriate level of seniority;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f3d9ae4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1657/f/2/B/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>provide authority to a single individual to certify compliance of Department of Defense information systems and information technology services with all current cybersecurity standards; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f3d9ae5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1657/f/2/B/v" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">(v) </num><content>support efficient coordination across the military services, the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the Defense Information Systems Agency, and United States Cyber Command.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3d9ae6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1657/f/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f3d9ae7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than October 1, 2020, each of the secretaries of the military departments shall brief the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives on the findings of the Secretary with respect to the review conducted by the Secretary pursuant to paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e89360" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1658" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1658">SEC. 1658. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f3d9ae8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2224">10 USC 2224 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>DESIGNATION OF TEST NETWORKS FOR TESTING AND ACCREDITATION OF CYBERSECURITY PRODUCTS AND SERVICES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f3de909-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1658/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f3de90a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Designation</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than April 1, 2020, the Secretary of Defense shall designate, for use by the Defense Information Systems Agency and such other components of the Department of Defense as the Secretary considers appropriate, three test networks for the testing and accreditation of cybersecurity products and services.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f3de90b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1658/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Requirements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The networks designated under subsection (a) shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3de90c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1658/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>be of sufficient scale to realistically test cybersecurity products and services;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3de90d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1658/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>feature substantially different architectures and configurations;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3de90e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1658/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>be live, operational networks; and<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1770">133 STAT. 1770</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3de90f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1658/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>feature cybersecurity processes, tools, and technologies that are appropriate for test purposes and representative of the processes, tools, and technologies that are widely used throughout the Department.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f3de910-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1658/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Access</inline>.—</heading><content>Upon request, information generated in the testing and accreditation of cybersecurity products and services shall be made available to the Office of the Director, Operational Test and Evaluation.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e89424" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1659" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1659">SEC. 1659. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f3de911-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s391">10 USC 391 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>CONSORTIA OF UNIVERSITIES TO ADVISE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE ON CYBERSECURITY MATTERS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f3e8452-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1659/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment and Function</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense shall establish one or more consortia of universities to assist the Secretary on cybersecurity matters relating to the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3e8453-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1659/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>To provide the Secretary a formal mechanism to communicate with consortium or consortia members regarding the Department of Defense’s cybersecurity strategic plans, cybersecurity requirements, and priorities for basic and applied cybersecurity research.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3e8454-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1659/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>To advise the Secretary on the needs of academic institutions related to cybersecurity and research conducted on behalf of the Department and provide feedback to the Secretary from members of the consortium or consortia.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3eab65-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1659/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>To serve as a focal point or focal points for the Secretary and the Department for the academic community on matters related to cybersecurity, cybersecurity research, conceptual and academic developments in cybersecurity, and opportunities for closer collaboration between academia and the Department.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3eab66-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1659/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>To provide to the Secretary access to the expertise of the institutions of the consortium or consortia on matters relating to cybersecurity.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3eab67-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1659/a/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>To align the efforts of such members in support of the Department.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f3eab68-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1659/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Membership</inline>.—</heading><content>The consortium or consortia established under subsection (a) shall be open to all universities that have been designated as centers of academic excellence by the Director of the National Security Agency or the Secretary of Homeland Security.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f3eab69-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1659/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Organization</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3eab6a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1659/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f3eab6b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f3eab6c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Designation of administrative chair and terms</inline>.—</heading><content>For each consortium established under subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense, based on recommendations from the members of the consortium, shall designate one member of the consortium to function as an administrative chair of the consortium for a term with a specific duration specified by the Secretary.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3eab6d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1659/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Subsequent terms</inline>.—</heading><content>No member of a consortium designated under paragraph (1) may serve as the administrative chair of that consortium for two consecutive terms.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3eab6e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1659/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Duties of administrative chair</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each administrative chair designated under paragraph (1) for a consortium shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3eab6f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1659/c/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>act as the leader of the consortium for the term specified by the Secretary under paragraph (1);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3eab70-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1659/c/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>be the liaison between the consortium and the Secretary;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3eab71-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1659/c/3/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>distribute requests from the Secretary for advice and assistance to appropriate members of the consortium and coordinate responses back to the Secretary; and<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1771">133 STAT. 1771</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3eab72-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1659/c/3/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>act as a clearinghouse for Department of Defense requests relating to assistance on matters relating to cybersecurity and to provide feedback to the Secretary from members of the consortium.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3eab73-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1659/c/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f3eab74-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Executive committee</inline>.—</heading><content>For each consortium, the Secretary, in consultation with the administrative chair, may form an executive committee comprised of university representatives to assist the chair with the management and functions of the consortia. Executive committee institutions may not serve consecutive terms before all other consortium institutions have been afforded the opportunity to hold the position.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f3eab75-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1659/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Consultation</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary, or a senior level designee, shall meet with each consortium not less frequently than twice per year, or at a periodicity agreed to between the Department and each such consortium.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f3eab76-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1659/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Procedures</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall establish procedures for organizations within the Department to access the work product produced by and the research, capabilities, and expertise of a consortium established under subsection (a) and the universities that constitute such consortium.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e89572" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1660" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1660">SEC. 1660. </num><heading>JOINT ASSESSMENT OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE CYBER RED TEAM CAPABILITIES, CAPACITY, DEMAND, AND REQUIREMENTS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f3f20a7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1660/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f3f20a8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f3f20a9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Joint Assessment Required</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall, in coordination with the Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense, Principal Cyber Advisor, and the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3f20aa-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1660/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>conduct a joint assessment of Department cyber red team capabilities, capacity, demand, and future requirements that affect the Department’s ability to develop, test, and maintain secure systems in a cyber environment; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3f20ab-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1660/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f3f20ac-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Briefing.</p></sidenote><content>brief the congressional defense committees on the results of the joint assessment.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f3f20ad-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1660/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The joint assessment required by subsection (a)(1) shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3f20ae-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1660/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>specify demand for cyber red team support for acquisition and operations;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3f20af-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1660/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>specify shortfalls in meeting demand and future requirements, disaggregated by the Department of Defense component or agency and by military department;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3f20b0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1660/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f3f20b1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Examination.</p></sidenote><content>examine funding and retention initiatives to increase cyber red team capacity to meet demand and future requirements identified to support the testing, training, and development communities;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3f20b2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1660/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f3f20b3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Examination.</p></sidenote><content>examine the feasibility and benefit of developing and procuring a common Red Team Integrated Capabilities Stack that better utilizes increased capacity of cyber ranges and better models the capabilities and tactics, techniques, and procedures of adversaries;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3f20b4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1660/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f3f20b5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Examination.</p></sidenote><content>examine the establishment of oversight and assessment metrics for Department cyber red teams;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3f20b6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1660/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>assess the implementation of common development efforts for tools, techniques, and training;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3f20b7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1660/b/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>assess potential industry and academic partnerships and services;<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1772">133 STAT. 1772</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3f20b8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1660/b/8" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><content>assess the mechanisms and procedures in place to deconflict red-team activities and defensive cyber operations on active networks;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3f20b9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1660/b/9" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">(9) </num><content>assess the use of Department cyber personnel in training as red team support;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3f20ba-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1660/b/10" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="10">(10) </num><content>assess the use of industry and academic partners and contractors as red team support and the cost- and resource-effectiveness of such support; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3f20bb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stC/s1660/b/11" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="11">(11) </num><content>assess the need for permanent, high-end dedicated red-teaming activities to model sophisticated adversaries’ attacking critical Department systems and infrastructure.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d159904e89684" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="D">Subtitle D—</num><heading>Nuclear Forces</heading> <section id="d159904e89689" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1661" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1661">SEC. 1661. </num><heading>CONFORMING AMENDMENT TO COUNCIL ON OVERSIGHT OF THE NATIONAL LEADERSHIP COMMAND, CONTROL, AND COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s171a">Section 171a of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, Technology, and Logistics</quotedText>” each place it appears and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and Sustainment</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d159904e89708" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1662" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1662">SEC. 1662. </num><heading>MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITIES RELATING TO NUCLEAR COMMAND, CONTROL, AND COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f3f6edc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1662/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Duties and Powers of Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s133b/b">Section 133b(b) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3f6edd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1662/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> paragraphs (4), (5), (6), and (7) as paragraphs (5), (6), (7), and (8), respectively;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3f6ede-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1662/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after paragraph (3) the following new paragraph (4):<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3f3f6edf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>establishing policies for, and providing oversight, guidance, and coordination with respect to, the nuclear command, control, and communications system;”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3f6ee0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1662/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>in paragraph (6), as redesignated by paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after “<quotedText>overseeing the modernization of nuclear forces</quotedText>” the following: “<quotedText>, including the nuclear command, control, and communications system,</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f3f6ee1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1662/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Duties and Responsibilities of Chief Information Officer</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 142(b)(1) of such title <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3f6ee2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1662/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> subparagraph (G); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3f6ee3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1662/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subparagraphs (H) and (I) as subparagraphs (G) and (H), respectively.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e89793" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1663" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1663">SEC. 1663. </num><heading>BRIEFINGS ON MEETINGS HELD BY NUCLEAR WEAPONS COUNCIL.</heading><content class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3f3f95f4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s179">Section 179 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f3fbd05-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">“(g) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f3fbd06-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Semiannual Briefings</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline" id="y3f3fbd07-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>Not later than February 1 and August 1 of each year, the Council shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on, with respect to the six-month period preceding the briefing—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3fbd08-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>the dates on which the Council met; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f3fbd09-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f3fbd0a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Summary.</p></sidenote><content>except as provided by paragraph (2), a summary of any decisions made by the Council pursuant to subsection (d) at each such meeting and the rationale for and options that informed such decisions.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1773">133 STAT. 1773</page></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f3fbd0b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>The Council shall not be required to include in a briefing under paragraph (1) the matters described in subparagraph (B) of that paragraph with respect to decisions of the Council relating to the budget of the President for a fiscal year if the budget for that fiscal year has not been submitted to Congress under section 1105 of title 31 as of the date of the briefing.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></section> <section id="d159904e89849" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1664" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1664">SEC. 1664. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f3fbd0c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s179">10 USC 179 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>CONSIDERATION OF BUDGET MATTERS AT MEETINGS OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS COUNCIL.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f400b2d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1664/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Attendance</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f400b2e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1664/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Requirement</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided by subsection (b), each official described in paragraph (2) shall attend the meetings of the Nuclear Weapons Council established by <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s179">section 179 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, and the meetings of the Standing and Safety Committee of the Council, or such a successor committee. Each such official shall attend such meetings as advisors on matters within the authority and expertise of the official.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f400b2f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1664/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Officials described</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The officials described in this paragraph are each of the following officials (or the designees of the officials):</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f400b30-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1664/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>The Director of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation of the Department of Defense.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f400b31-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1664/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>The Director of the Office of Management and Budget of the National Nuclear Security Administration.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f400b32-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1664/a/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>The Director for Cost Estimating and Program Evaluation of the National Nuclear Security Administration.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f400b33-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1664/a/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>The Director of the Office of Management and Budget.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f400b34-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1664/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f400b35-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exception</inline>.—</heading><content>On a case-by-case basis, the Chairman of the Nuclear Weapons Council, without delegation, may exclude the attendance of an official at a meeting pursuant to subsection (a) because of specific requirements relating to classified information or other exigent circumstances as determined by the Chairman.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e89922" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1665" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1665">SEC. 1665. </num><heading>IMPROVEMENT TO ANNUAL REPORT ON THE MODERNIZATION OF THE NUCLEAR WEAPONS ENTERPRISE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f408066-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1665/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Extension</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (a) of section 1043 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (<ref href="/us/pl/112/81">Public Law 112–81</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/125/1576">125 Stat. 1576</ref>), as most recently amended by section 1670 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/232">Public Law 115–232</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/132/2157">132 Stat. 2157</ref>), is further amended in paragraph (1) by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>2023</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>2024</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f408067-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1665/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Acquisition Costs</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subsection (b)(1) of such section <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f408068-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1665/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in subparagraph (B), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>; and</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following: “<quotedText>, including an estimate of the acquisition costs during such period for programs relating to such life extension, modernization, or replacement;</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f408069-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1665/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in subparagraph (C), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the end period and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>; and</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f40806a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1665/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f40a77b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f40a77c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Cost estimate.</p></sidenote><content>an estimate of the relative percentage of total acquisition costs of the military departments and of the Department of Defense during such period represented by the acquisition costs estimated under subparagraph (B).”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f40a77d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1665/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer of Provision</inline>.—</heading><page identifier="/us/stat/133/1774">133 STAT. 1774</page> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f40a77e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1665/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Codification</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f40a77f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s492a">10 USC 492a</ref>.</p></sidenote>Such section 1043, as amended by subsections (a) and (b), is—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f40a780-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1665/c/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>transferred to <ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch24">chapter 24 of title 10, United States Code</ref>;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f40a781-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1665/c/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>inserted after section 492;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f40a782-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1665/c/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>redesignated as section 492a; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f40a783-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1665/c/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><chapeau>amended—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f40a784-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1665/c/1/D/i" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>in the enumerator, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>sec.</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText><b>§</b></quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f40a785-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1665/c/1/D/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau>in the section heading—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y3f40a786-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1665/c/1/D/ii/I" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the period at the end; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y3f40a787-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1665/c/1/D/ii/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><content>by conforming the typeface and typestyle, including capitalization, to the typeface and typestyle as used in the section heading of section 491 of such title.</content></subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f40a788-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1665/c/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/ch24">chapter 24 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f40a789-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s491">10 USC 491</ref> prec.<?GPOvSpace 04?></p></sidenote><amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after the item relating to section 492 the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“492a. </designator> <label>Annual report on the plan for the nuclear weapons stockpile, nuclear weapons complex, nuclear weapons delivery systems, and nuclear weapons command and control system.”.</label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e90129" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1666" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1666">SEC. 1666. </num><heading>EXPANSION OF OFFICIALS REQUIRED TO CONDUCT BIENNIAL ASSESSMENTS OF DELIVERY PLATFORMS FOR NUCLEAR WEAPONS AND NUCLEAR COMMAND AND CONTROL SYSTEM.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3f40ce9a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s492/d">Section 492(d) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f40ce9b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1666/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in paragraph (2), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>; and</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> a semicolon;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f40ce9c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1666/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in paragraph (3), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the period at the end and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>; and</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f40ce9d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1666/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3f40ce9e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>the Commander of the United States Air Forces in Europe.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d159904e90182" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1667" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1667">SEC. 1667. </num><heading>EXTENSION OF ANNUAL BRIEFING ON COSTS OF FORWARD-DEPLOYING NUCLEAR WEAPONS IN EUROPE.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 1656(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (<ref href="/us/pl/114/92">Public Law 114–92</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/129/1124">129 Stat. 1124</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>2021</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>2024</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d159904e90204" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1668" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1668">SEC. 1668. </num><heading>ELIMINATION OF CONVENTIONAL REQUIREMENT FOR LONG-RANGE STANDOFF WEAPON.</heading><content class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3f40ce9f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Subsection (a) of section 217 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 (<ref href="/us/pl/113/66">Public Law 113–66</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/127/706">127 Stat. 706</ref>), as amended by section 1662 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/232">Public Law 115–232</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/132/2152">132 Stat. 2152</ref>), <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f40f5b0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Long-range Standoff Weapon</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of the Air Force shall develop a follow-on air-launched cruise missile to the AGM–86 that—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f40f5b1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>achieves initial operating capability for nuclear missions prior to the retirement of the nuclear-armed AGM–86; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f40f5b2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>is capable of internal carriage and employment for nuclear missions on the next-generation long-range strike bomber.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1775">133 STAT. 1775</page></content></section> <section id="d159904e90250" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1669" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1669">SEC. 1669. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f40f5b3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f40f5b4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><heading>BRIEFING ON LONG-RANGE STANDOFF WEAPON AND SEA-LAUNCHED CRUISE MISSILE.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3f411cc5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, in consultation with the Administrator for Nuclear Security, shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a briefing on potential opportunities—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f411cc6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1669/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>to increase commonality between the long-range standoff weapon and the sea-launched cruise missile; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f411cc7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1669/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>to leverage, in the development of the sea-launched cruise missile, technologies developed, or under development as of the date of the briefing, as part of the long-range standoff weapon program.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d159904e90272" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1670" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1670">SEC. 1670. </num><heading>EXTENSION OF PROHIBITION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR MOBILE VARIANT OF GROUND-BASED STRATEGIC DETERRENT MISSILE.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 1664 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (<ref href="/us/pl/114/328">Public Law 114–328</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/130/2615">130 Stat. 2615</ref>), as most recently amended by section 1666 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/232">Public Law 115–232</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/132/2155">132 Stat. 2155</ref>), is further amended by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>for any of fiscal years 2017 through 2020</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>for any of fiscal years 2017 through 2024</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d159904e90299" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1671" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1671">SEC. 1671. </num><heading>REPORTS ON DEVELOPMENT OF GROUND-BASED STRATEGIC DETERRENT WEAPON.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f4191f8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1671/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f4191f9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Report Required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than February 15, 2020, and annually thereafter until the date on which the ground-based strategic deterrent weapon receives Milestone C approval (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2366">section 2366 of title 10, United States Code</ref>), the Secretary of the Air Force, in coordination with the Administrator for Nuclear Security and the Chairman of the Nuclear Weapons Council established by <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s179">section 179 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report describing the joint development of the ground-based strategic deterrent weapon, including the missile developed by the Air Force and the W87–1 warhead modification program conducted by the National Nuclear Security Administration.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f4191fa-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1671/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report required by subsection (a) shall include the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f4191fb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1671/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f4191fc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Estimate.</p></sidenote><content>An estimate of the date on which the ground-based strategic deterrent weapon will reach initial operating capability.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f4191fd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1671/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>A description of any development milestones for the missile developed by the Air Force or the warhead developed by the National Nuclear Security Administration that depend on corresponding progress at the other agency.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f4191fe-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1671/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>A description of coordination efforts between the Air Force and the National Nuclear Security Administration during the year preceding submission of the report.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f4191ff-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1671/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>A description of any schedule delays projected by the Air Force or the National Nuclear Security Administration, including delays related to infrastructure capacity and subcomponent production, associated costs, and the anticipated <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1776">133 STAT. 1776</page> effect such delays would have on the schedule of work of the other agency.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f419200-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1671/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f419201-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plans.</p></sidenote><content>Plans to mitigate the effects of any delays described in paragraph (4).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f419202-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1671/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f419203-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Contracts.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f419204-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Additional Report</inline>.—</heading><content>If the Air Force receives only one bid for the engineering and manufacturing development phase of the ground-based strategic deterrent program, the Secretary shall, not later than 60 days after awarding a contract for that phase, submit to the congressional defense committees a report assessing the risks and costs resulting from receiving only one bid for that phase and plans to mitigate such risks and costs.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f419205-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1671/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Form</inline>.—</heading><content>Each report required by subsection (a) or (c) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e90391" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1672" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1672">SEC. 1672. </num><heading>PROHIBITION ON REDUCTION OF THE INTERCONTINENTAL BALLISTIC MISSILES OF THE UNITED STATES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f41b916-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1672/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibition</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Except as provided in subsection (b), none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act for fiscal year 2020 for the Department of Defense may be obligated or expended for the following, and the Department may not otherwise take any action to do the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f41b917-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1672/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Reduce, or prepare to reduce, the responsiveness or alert level of the intercontinental ballistic missiles of the United States.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f41b918-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1672/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Reduce, or prepare to reduce, the quantity of deployed intercontinental ballistic missiles of the United States to a number less than 400.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f41b919-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1672/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exception</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The prohibition in subsection (a) shall not apply to any of the following activities:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f41b91a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1672/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The maintenance or sustainment of intercontinental ballistic missiles.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f41b91b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1672/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Ensuring the safety, security, or reliability of intercontinental ballistic missiles.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e90434" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1673" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1673">SEC. 1673. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f41b91c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p></sidenote><heading>INDEPENDENT STUDY ON POLICY OF NO-FIRST-USE OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f42555d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1673/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f42555e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Contracts.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Study</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall seek to enter into a contract with a federally funded research and development center to conduct a study on the United States adopting a policy to not use nuclear weapons first.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f42555f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1673/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f425560-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Matters Included</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The study under subsection (a) shall include the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f425561-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1673/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>An assessment of the benefits and risks of adopting a policy to not use nuclear weapons first to reduce the risk of miscalculation in a crisis.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f425562-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1673/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>An assessment of the views of the allies of the United States with respect to the United States adopting such a policy, including whether, and if so how, any concerns regarding such a policy could be mitigated, including the value of engaging such allies to offer credible extended deterrence assurances.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f425563-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1673/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>An assessment of which foreign countries have stated or adopted such a policy, including the credibility of any such policies and how they affect planning and operations.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f425564-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1673/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>An assessment of how adversaries of the United States might view a declaration of such a policy.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1777">133 STAT. 1777</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f425565-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1673/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>An assessment of the benefits and risks of such a policy with respect to nuclear nonproliferation.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f425566-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1673/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>An assessment of changes in force posture and force requirements, if any, and costs or savings, that such a policy would require or allow.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f425567-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1673/b/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>Any other matters the Secretary determines appropriate.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f425568-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1673/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Submission to DOD</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 240 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the federally funded research and development center shall submit to the Secretary the study under subsection (a).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f425569-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1673/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Submission to Congress</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f42556a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1673/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Interim briefing</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall provide to the appropriate congressional committees an interim briefing on the study under subsection (a).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f42556b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1673/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Study</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 270 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees the study under subsection (a), without change.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f42556c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1673/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Form</inline>.—</heading><content>The study under subsection (a) shall be submitted under subsections (c) and (d)(2) in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f42556d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1673/f" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “<term>appropriate congressional committees</term>” means—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f42556e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1673/f/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the congressional defense committees; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f42556f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1673/f/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e90569" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1674" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1674">SEC. 1674. </num><heading>INDEPENDENT STUDY ON RISKS OF NUCLEAR TERRORISM AND NUCLEAR WAR.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f42caa0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1674/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f42caa1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f42caa2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Contracts.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall enter into an agreement with the National Academy of Sciences to conduct a study on—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f42caa3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1674/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f42caa4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>whether a risk assessment framework is applicable to determining the potential risks of nuclear terrorism and nuclear war; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f42caa5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1674/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the implications for national security of assumptions in nuclear policy and doctrine.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f42caa6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1674/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Matters Included</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The study under subsection (a) shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f42caa7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1674/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>identify risks described in paragraph (1) of that subsection;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f42caa8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1674/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f42caa9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>assess prior literature on such risks;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f42caaa-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1674/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f42caab-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>assess the role that quantitative and nonquantitative analytical methods can play in assessing such risks, including the limitations of such analysis;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f42caac-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1674/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f42caad-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Examination.</p></sidenote><content>identify and examine the assumptions about nuclear risks that underlie the national security strategy of the United States; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f42caae-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1674/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>describe the consequences of the methods and assumptions that have been, are, or could be used in developing the nuclear security strategy of the United States.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f42caaf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1674/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Recommendations</inline>.—</heading><content>Based on findings under subsection (b), the study may provide recommendations with respect to <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1778">133 STAT. 1778</page> improving the use of a risk assessment framework described in subsection (a)(1).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f42cab0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1674/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f42cab1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Submission</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees the study under subsection (a), without change.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f42cab2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1674/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Form</inline>.—</heading><content>The study shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e90679" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1675" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1675">SEC. 1675. </num><heading>REPORT ON MILITARY-TO-MILITARY DIALOGUE TO REDUCE RISKS OF MISCALCULATION LEADING TO NUCLEAR WAR.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3f4318d3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Not<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f4318d4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p></sidenote> later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of State, shall submit to the congressional defense committees, the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate a report containing the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f4318d5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1675/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>A description of—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f4318d6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1675/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>current discussions between the United States Armed Forces and military counterparts from governments of foreign countries to reduce the risks of miscalculation, unintended consequences, or accidents that could precipitate the use of one or more nuclear weapons; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f4318d7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1675/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>bilateral and multilateral agreements to which the United States is a party that provide for or facilitate military-to-military dialogue to address such risks.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f4318d8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1675/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>An assessment of the extent to which, if any, that military-to-military dialogue to reduce such risks is consistent with or supportive of other efforts conducted between the United States Government and foreign governments, or between nongovernmental organizations and foreign counterparts, to reduce such risks.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f4318d9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1675/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f4318da-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><chapeau>An assessment conducted jointly by the Secretary of Defense and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and in consultation with the Director of National Intelligence—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f4318db-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1675/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>on the risks and benefits of establishing, in addition to the discussions described in paragraph (1)(A), military-to-military discussions with the Russian Federation, Iran, the People’s Republic of China, and North Korea to address the risks described in that paragraph, including with respect to policy, cost, and operational matters; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f4318dc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1675/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>of the willingness of the governments of those countries to engage in such discussions.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </section> <section id="d159904e90728" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1676" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1676">SEC. 1676. </num><heading>REPORT ON NUCLEAR FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES AND NEAR-PEER COUNTRIES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f438e0d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1676/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f438e0e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than February 15, 2020, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Director of National Intelligence, shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the nuclear forces of the United States and near-peer countries.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f438e0f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1676/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f438e10-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report under subsection (a) shall include the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f438e11-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1676/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>An assessment of the current and planned nuclear systems of the United States, including with respect to research and development timelines, deployment timelines, and force size.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1779">133 STAT. 1779</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f438e12-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1676/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>An assessment of the current and planned nuclear systems of the People’s Republic of China, including with respect to research and development timelines, deployment timelines, and force size.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f438e13-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1676/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>An assessment of the current and planned nuclear systems of the Russian Federation, including with respect to research and development timelines, deployment timelines, and force size, including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f438e14-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1676/b/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>deployed nuclear weapons not covered by the New START Treaty;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f438e15-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1676/b/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>nuclear weapons in development that would not be covered by the New START Treaty; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f43b526-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1676/b/3/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>strategic nuclear weapons that are not deployed.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f43b527-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1676/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Form</inline>.—</heading><content>The report under subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f43b528-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1676/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f43b529-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1676/d/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Appropriate committees of congress</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term “<term>appropriate committees of Congress</term>” means—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f43b52a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1676/d/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the Committee on Armed Services and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f43b52b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1676/d/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the Committee on Armed Services and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f43b52c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1676/d/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">New start treaty</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<term>New START Treaty</term>” means the Treaty between the United States of America and the Russian Federation on Measures for the Further Reduction and Limitation of Strategic Offensive Arms, signed at Prague April 8, 2010, and entered into force February 5, 2011.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e90837" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1677" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1677">SEC. 1677. </num><heading>REPORT ON OPERATION OF CONVENTIONAL FORCES OF MILITARY DEPARTMENTS UNDER EMPLOYMENT OR THREAT OF EMPLOYMENT OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f43dc3d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1677/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f43dc3e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of the Air Force, the Secretary of the Army, and the Secretary of the Navy, shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report detailing the views of each such Secretary on the ability of conventional forces under the authority of that Secretary to operate effectively under employment or threat of employment of nuclear weapons by the United States, an ally of the United States, or an adversary of the United States, including with respect to—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f43dc3f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1677/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>measures taken to maximize the likelihood that such forces could continue to operate;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f43dc40-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1677/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>risks or gaps in the capabilities of such forces that would result from the employment or threat of employment of nuclear weapons; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f43dc41-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1677/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>how the capabilities and limitations of such forces would impact decisions to continue or terminate operations.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f43dc42-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1677/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Form of Report</inline>.—</heading><content>The report required by subsection (a) shall be submitted in classified form but shall be accompanied by an unclassified summary appropriate for release to the public.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e90878" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1678" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1678">SEC. 1678. </num><heading>REPORT ON OPERATION OF CONVENTIONAL FORCES OF CERTAIN COMBATANT COMMANDS UNDER EMPLOYMENT OR THREAT OF EMPLOYMENT OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f440353-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1678/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f440354-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p></sidenote>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1780">133 STAT. 1780</page> Staff, in coordination with the Commander of the United States European Command, the Commander of the United States Indo-Pacific Command, and the Commander of the United States Strategic Command, shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report detailing the views of the Chairman and each such Commander on the ability of conventional forces under the authority of that Commander to execute contingency plans under employment or threat of employment of nuclear weapons by the United States, an ally of the United States, or an adversary of the United States, including with respect to—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f442a65-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1678/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>measures taken to maximize the likelihood that such forces could continue to operate;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f442a66-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1678/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>risks or gaps in the capabilities of such forces that would result from the employment or threat of employment of nuclear weapons; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f442a67-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1678/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>how the capabilities and limitations of such forces would impact decisions to continue or terminate operations.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f442a68-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1678/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f442a69-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Classified information.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f442a6a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Summary.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f442a6b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Public information.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Form of Report</inline>.—</heading><content>The report required by subsection (a) shall be submitted in classified form but shall be accompanied by an unclassified summary appropriate for release to the public.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e90930" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1679" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1679">SEC. 1679. </num><heading>BRIEFINGS ON PLAN FOR FUTURE-SYSTEMS-LEVEL ARCHITECTURE OF NUCLEAR COMMAND, CONTROL, AND COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f44788c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1679/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In</inline><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f449f9d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f449f9e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time periods.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f449f9f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p></sidenote> General.—</heading><content>Not later than February 15, 2020, and every 180 days thereafter through fiscal year 2025, the Commander of the United States Strategic Command, in coordination with the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the plan of the Department of Defense for the future-systems-level architecture of the nuclear command, control, and communications systems.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f449fa0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1679/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each briefing required by subsection (a) shall address the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f449fa1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1679/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f449fa2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plans.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f449fa3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>Near- and long-term plans and options considered as of the date of the briefing in determining the future-systems-level architecture of the nuclear command, control, and communications systems, including options to maximize resilience of such systems.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f449fa4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1679/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f449fa5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Requirements.</p></sidenote><content>Requirements, including with respect to cybersecurity, survivability, and reliability, including levels of redundancy.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f449fa6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1679/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The risks and benefits of replicating the legacy architecture for such systems.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f449fa7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1679/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>The risks and benefits of using different architectures for such systems, including using hosted payloads in space payloads.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f449fa8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1679/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>Security considerations for such systems, including classification and requirements and plans to ensure supply chain security.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f449fa9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1679/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>Classification options and decisions with respect to such architecture and systems to deter attacks on such systems.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f449faa-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1679/b/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f449fab-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Timelines.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f449fac-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Cost estimates.</p></sidenote><content>Timelines and general cost estimates for long-term investments in such systems, to the extent possible at the time of the briefing.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f449fad-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1679/b/8" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><content>Risks and benefits of pursuing agreements with adversaries of the United States, including potential agreements <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1781">133 STAT. 1781</page> not to target nuclear command, control, and communications systems through kinetic, nonkinetic, or cyber attacks.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f449fae-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1679/b/9" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">(9) </num><content>Required leve<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f449faf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluation.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f449fb0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Estimate.</p></sidenote>ls of civilian and military staffing within the United States Strategic Command, the Office of the Secretary of Defense, and any other relevant component of the Department of Defense to evaluate or execute such architecture, and an estimate of when such levels of staffing will be achieved.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f449fb1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1679/b/10" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="10">(10) </num><content>Any other matters the Secretary considers appropriate.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e91035" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1680" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1680">SEC. 1680. </num><heading>SENSE OF CONGRESS ON NUCLEAR DETERRENCE COMMITMENTS OF THE UNITED STATES.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3f44c6c2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  It is the sense of Congress that—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f44c6c3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1680/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>credible extended deterrence commitments make key contributions to the security of the United States, international stability, and the nonproliferation objectives of the United States;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f44c6c4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1680/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the nuclear forces of the United States, as well as the independent nuclear forces of other members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (in this section referred to as “NATO”), continue to play a critical role in the security of the NATO alliance;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f44c6c5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1680/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>United States forward-deployed nuclear weapons and dual-capable aircraft in Europe contribute to the assurance of allies of the United States of the commitment of the United States to their security and to the deterrence and defense posture of NATO; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f44c6c6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stD/s1680/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>nuclear-certified F–35A aircraft will provide the most advanced nuclear fighter capability in the current and future anti-access area denial environments.</content></paragraph> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d159904e91063" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="E">Subtitle E—</num><heading>Missile Defense Programs</heading> <section id="d159904e91068" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1681" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1681">SEC. 1681. </num><heading>NATIONAL MISSILE DEFENSE POLICY.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f44edd7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1681/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Policy</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (a) of section 1681 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (<ref href="/us/pl/114/328">Public Law 114–328</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2431">10 U.S.C. 2431 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f4514e8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Policy</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>It is the policy of the United States to—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f4514e9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau>maintain and improve, with funding subject to the annual authorization of appropriations and the annual appropriation of funds for National Missile Defense—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f4514ea-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>an effective, layered missile defense system capable of defending the territory of the United States against the developing and increasingly complex missile threat posed by rogue states; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f4514eb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>an effective regional missile defense system capable of defending the allies, partners, and deployed forces of the United States against increasingly complex missile threats; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f4514ec-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>rely on nuclear deterrence to address more sophisticated and larger quantity near-peer intercontinental missile threats to the homeland of the United States.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f4514ed-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1681/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f4514ee-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f4514ef-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2431">10 USC 2431 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Redesignation Requirement</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than the date on which the President submits to Congress the annual budget request of the President for fiscal year 2021 pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t31/s1105">section 1105 of title 31, United States Code</ref>, the Secretary of Defense <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1782">133 STAT. 1782</page> shall, as the Secretary considers appropriate, redesignate all strategies, policies, programs, and systems under the jurisdiction of the Secretary to reflect that missile defense programs of the United States defend against ballistic, cruise, and hypersonic missiles in all phases of flight.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e91146" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1682" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1682">SEC. 1682. </num><heading>DEVELOPMENT OF SPACE-BASED BALLISTIC MISSILE INTERCEPT LAYER.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3f4514f0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 1688 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/91">Public Law 115–91</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2431">10 U.S.C. 2431 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f4514f1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1682/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> subsection (c); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f4514f2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1682/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsection (d) as subsection (c).</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d159904e91180" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1683" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1683">SEC. 1683. </num><heading>DEVELOPMENT OF HYPERSONIC AND BALLISTIC MISSILE TRACKING SPACE SENSOR PAYLOAD.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f456313-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1683/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Development</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 1683 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/91">Public Law 115–91</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2431">10 U.S.C. 2431 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f456314-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1683/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsections (d), (e), (f), (g), and (h), as subsections (e), (f), (g), (h), and (j), respectively; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f456315-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1683/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after subsection (c) the following new subsection (d):<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f45b136-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Hypersonic and Ballistic Missile Tracking Space Sensor Payload</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f45b137-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f45b138-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Development</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Director of the Missile Defense Agency, in coordination with the Director of the Space Development Agency and the Secretary of the Air Force, as appropriate, shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f45b139-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>develop a hypersonic and ballistic missile tracking space sensor payload; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f45b13a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>include such payload as a component of the sensor architecture developed under subsection (a).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f45b13b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f45b13c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Assignment of primary responsibility</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020, the Secretary of Defense shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f45b13d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>assign the Director of the Missile Defense Agency with the principal responsibility for the development and deployment of a hypersonic and ballistic tracking space sensor payload; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f45b13e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f45b13f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Certification.</p></sidenote><content>submit to the congressional defense committees a certification of such assignment.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f45b140-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1683/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Updated Plan</inline>.—</heading><content>Such section is further amended by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after subsection (h), as redesignated by subsection (a), the following new subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f45b141-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f45b142-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Updated Plan</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees an update to the plan under subsection (h), including with respect to the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f45b143-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>How the Director of the Missile Defense Agency, the Director of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, the Secretary of the Air Force, and the Director of the Space Development Agency, will each participate in the development of the sensor architecture under subsection (a) and the inclusion of the hypersonic and ballistic missile tracking space sensor <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1783">133 STAT. 1783</page> payload as a component of such architecture pursuant to subsection (d), with respect to both prototype and operational capabilities, including how each such official will work together to avoid duplication of efforts.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f45b144-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>How such payload will address the requirement of the United States Strategic Command for a hypersonic and ballistic missile tracking space sensing capability.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f45b145-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f45b146-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Cost estimates.</p></sidenote><content>The estimated costs (in accordance with subsection (e)) to develop, acquire, and deploy, and the lifecycle costs to operate and sustain, the payload under subsection (d) and include such payload in the sensor architecture developed under subsection (a).”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f45b147-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1683/c" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (h)(1) of such section, as redesignated by subsection (a), <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>with subsection (d)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>with subsection (e)</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e91347" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1684" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1684">SEC. 1684. </num><heading>MODIFICATIONS TO REQUIRED TESTING BY MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY OF GROUND-BASED MIDCOURSE DEFENSE ELEMENT OF BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE SYSTEM.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3f45d758-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 1689(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (<ref href="/us/pl/114/328">Public Law 114–328</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/130/2631">130 Stat. 2631</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2431">10 U.S.C. 2431 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f45d759-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1684/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, when possible,</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f45d75a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1684/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in paragraph (3), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, including the use of threat-representative countermeasures</quotedText>” before the period.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d159904e91385" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1685" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1685">SEC. 1685. </num><heading>IRON DOME SHORT-RANGE ROCKET DEFENSE SYSTEM AND ISRAELI COOPERATIVE MISSILE DEFENSE PROGRAM CO-DEVELOPMENT AND CO-PRODUCTION.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f470fdb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1685/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Iron Dome Short-Range Rocket Defense System</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f470fdc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1685/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Availability of funds</inline>.—</heading><content>Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act for fiscal year 2020 for procurement, Defense-wide, and available for the Missile Defense Agency, not more than $95,000,000 may be provided to the Government of Israel to procure components for the Iron Dome short-range rocket defense system through co-production of such components in the United States by industry of the United States.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f470fdd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1685/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Conditions</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f470fde-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1685/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Agreement</inline>.—</heading><content>Funds described in paragraph (1) for the Iron Dome short-range rocket defense program shall be available subject to the terms and conditions in the Agreement Between the Department of Defense of the United States of America and the Ministry of Defense of the State of Israel Concerning Iron Dome Defense System Procurement, signed on March 5, 2014, as amended to include co-production for Tamir interceptors.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f470fdf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1685/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f470fe0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Certification</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 30 days prior to the initial obligation of funds described in paragraph (1), the Director of the Missile Defense Agency and the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment shall jointly submit to the appropriate congressional committees—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f470fe1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1685/a/2/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>a certification that the amended bilateral international agreement specified in subparagraph (A) is being implemented as provided in such agreement; and<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1784">133 STAT. 1784</page></content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f470fe2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1685/a/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f470fe3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>an assessment detailing any risks relating to the implementation of such agreement.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f470fe4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1685/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Israeli Cooperative Missile Defense Program, David’s Sling Weapon System Co-production</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f470fe5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1685/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to paragraph (3), of the funds authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2020 for procurement, Defense-wide, and available for the Missile Defense Agency not more than $50,000,000 may be provided to the Government of Israel to procure the David’s Sling Weapon System, including for co-production of parts and components in the United States by United States industry.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f470fe6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1685/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Agreement</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Provision of funds specified in paragraph (1) shall be subject to the terms and conditions in the bilateral co-production agreement, including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f470fe7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1685/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>a one-for-one cash match is made by Israel or in another matching amount that otherwise meets best efforts (as mutually agreed to by the United States and Israel); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f470fe8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1685/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>co-production of parts, components, and all-up rounds (if appropriate) in the United States by United States industry for the David’s Sling Weapon System is not less than 50 percent.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f470fe9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1685/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Certification and assessment</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f470fea-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1685/b/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>a certification that the Government of Israel has demonstrated the successful completion of the knowledge points, technical milestones, and production readiness reviews required by the research, development, and technology agreement and the bilateral co-production agreement for the David’s Sling Weapon System; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f470feb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1685/b/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>an assessment detailing any risks relating to the implementation of such agreement.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f470fec-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1685/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Israeli Cooperative Missile Defense Program, Arrow 3 Upper Tier Interceptor Program Co-Production</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f470fed-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1685/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to paragraph (2), of the funds authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2020 for procurement, Defense-wide, and available for the Missile Defense Agency not more than $55,000,000 may be provided to the Government of Israel for the Arrow 3 Upper Tier Interceptor Program, including for co-production of parts and components in the United States by United States industry.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f470fee-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1685/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Certification</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a certification that—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f470fef-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1685/c/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the Government of Israel has demonstrated the successful completion of the knowledge points, technical milestones, and production readiness reviews required by the research, development, and technology agreement for the Arrow 3 Upper Tier Interceptor Program;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f470ff0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1685/c/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>funds specified in paragraph (1) will be provided on the basis of a one-for-one cash match made by Israel or in another matching amount that otherwise meets best efforts (as mutually agreed to by the United States and Israel);<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1785">133 STAT. 1785</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f470ff1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1685/c/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau>the United States has entered into a bilateral international agreement with Israel that establishes, with respect to the use of such funds—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f470ff2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1685/c/2/C/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>in accordance with subparagraph (D), the terms of co-production of parts and components on the basis of the greatest practicable co-production of parts, components, and all-up rounds (if appropriate) by United States industry and minimizes nonrecurring engineering and facilitization expenses to the costs needed for co-production;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f470ff3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1685/c/2/C/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>complete transparency on the requirement of Israel for the number of interceptors and batteries that will be procured, including with respect to the procurement plans, acquisition strategy, and funding profiles of Israel;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f470ff4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1685/c/2/C/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>technical milestones for co-production of parts and components and procurement;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f470ff5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1685/c/2/C/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>a joint affordability working group to consider cost reduction initiatives; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f470ff6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1685/c/2/C/v" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">(v) </num><content>joint approval processes for third-party sales; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f470ff7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1685/c/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>the level of co-production described in subparagraph (C)(i) for the Arrow 3 Upper Tier Interceptor Program is not less than 50 percent.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f473708-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1685/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f473709-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Certifications.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Number</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In carrying out paragraph (2) of subsection (b) and paragraph (2) of subsection (c), the Under Secretary may submit—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f47370a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1685/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>one certification covering both the David’s Sling Weapon System and the Arrow 3 Upper Tier Interceptor Program; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f47370b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1685/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>separate certifications for each respective system.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f47370c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1685/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f47370d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Timing</inline>.—</heading><content>The Under Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees the certification and assessment under subsection (b)(3) and the certification under subsection (c)(2) by not later than 30 days before the funds specified in paragraph (1) of subsections (b) and (c) for the respective system covered by the certification are provided to the Government of Israel.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f47370e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1685/f" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “<term>appropriate congressional committees</term>” means the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f47370f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1685/f/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The congressional defense committees.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f473710-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1685/f/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e91635" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1686" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1686">SEC. 1686. </num><heading>LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR LOWER TIER AIR AND MISSILE DEFENSE SENSOR.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f478531-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1686/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2020 for the Army for the lower tier air and missile defense sensor, not more than 75 percent may be obligated or expended until the Secretary of the Army submits the report under subsection (b).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f478532-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1686/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f478533-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of the Army shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the test and demonstration of lower tier air and missile defense sensors that occurred during the third quarter of fiscal year 2019. Such report shall include the following:</chapeau><page identifier="/us/stat/133/1786">133 STAT. 1786</page> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f478534-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1686/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>An explanation of how the test and demonstration was conducted and what the test and demonstration set out to achieve, including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f478535-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1686/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>an explanation of the performance specifications used; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f478536-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1686/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>a description of the emulated threats used in the test and demonstration and how such threats compare to emerging regional air and missile threats.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f478537-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1686/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>An explanation of the capability of the sensor system that the Secretary determined to be the winner of the test and demonstration, including with respect to—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f478538-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1686/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the capability of such sensor system against key threats and requirements, including whether such sensor system will be delivered with full 360-degree coverage and the ability of such sensor system to detect, track, and surveil targets;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f478539-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1686/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the estimated procurement and life-cycle costs of operating such sensor system; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f47853a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1686/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>the cost, timeline, and approach that will be used to integrate the lower tier air and missile defense sensor with other sensors using the Integrated Air and Missile Defense Battle Command System.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f47853b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1686/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>An explanation of whether future performance improvements to the lower tier air and missile defense sensor are conditional on intellectual property and how such improvements will be made if the United States does not own such intellectual property.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e91704" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1687">SEC. 1687. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f47853c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Alaska.</p></sidenote><heading>PLAN FOR THE REDESIGNED KILL VEHICLE REPLACEMENT.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f48217d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Sense of Congress</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>It is the sense of Congress that—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f48217e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the decision by the Department of Defense to terminate the redesigned kill vehicle contract on August 22, 2019, due to technological problems encountered during development will result in a delay to the fielding of an additional 20 ground-based interceptors at Fort Greely, Alaska, which had been planned to be emplaced by the end of calendar year 2023;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f48217f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>to ensure that the future next-generation improved homeland defense interceptor program will deliver the required capability, have rigorous technical and acquisition oversight, and maintain schedule milestones, thereby mitigating the risk of similar issues as experienced with the redesigned kill vehicle, the acquisition strategy for such program should be reviewed and jointly approved by both the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering and the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, with input by stakeholders across the Department of Defense prior to proceeding with development efforts and awarding a contract; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f482180-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>the Department, including the Missile Defense Agency, should uphold “fly before you buy” principles in such new acquisition strategy to ensure the overall system and components have been rigorously flight-tested prior to making procurement decisions.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f482181-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2020 for the Missile Defense Agency for the next-generation improved homeland defense interceptor, not more than 50 percent may be obligated <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1787">133 STAT. 1787</page> or expended until the date on which the Secretary of Defense submits the report under subsection (c).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f482182-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the next-generation improved homeland defense interceptor program to replace the redesigned kill vehicle. The report shall include the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f482183-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f482184-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p></sidenote><content>Updated threat assessments by the intelligence community informing system threshold and objective requirements.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f482185-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f482186-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Requirements.</p></sidenote><content>Updated requirements to address current and emerging threats.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f482187-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>Technical, programmatic, and cost analyses conducted on courses of action and alternatives to meet capability requirements, including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f482188-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687/c/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f482189-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Cost estimate.</p></sidenote><content>an independent cost estimate for each course of action considered; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f48218a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687/c/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f48218b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluation.</p></sidenote><content>an evaluation of the technical readiness level of the overall system and the components for each course of action considered.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f48218c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687/c/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>Options considered to address reliability efforts of the current fleet, understanding known deficiencies, and the impact of not addressing such efforts and deficiencies until the delivery of the next-generation improved homeland defense interceptors.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f48218d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687/c/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f48218e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plan.</p></sidenote><content>An obsolescence, refurbishment, and sustainment plan for all ground-based interceptor silos, including any impacts to the construction, delivery, and sustainment of missile field 4 located at Fort Greely, Alaska, taking into account the delay to emplacing additional interceptors.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f48218f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687/c/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>Possible opportunities as a result of the impacts described in paragraph (4) for improvements to missile fields located at Fort Greely other than missile field 4, including additional infrastructure or components required, and estimated schedules and costs for such opportunities.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f482190-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1687/c/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f482191-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>A determination of the appropriate fleet mix of ground-based interceptor kill vehicles and boosters to maximize overall system effectiveness and increase capacity and capability, including the costs and benefits of continued inclusion of capability enhancement II block 1 interceptors after the fielding of the next-generation improved homeland defense interceptor.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e91822" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1688" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1688">SEC. 1688. </num><heading>ORGANIZATION, AUTHORITIES, AND BILLETS OF THE MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f48e4e2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1688/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Independent Study</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f48e4e3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1688/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f48e4e4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Contract.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Assessment</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In accordance with paragraph (2), the Secretary of Defense shall seek to enter into a contract with a federally funded research and development center to conduct a study assessing—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f48e4e5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1688/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the organization of the Missile Defense Agency under the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s205/b">section 205(b) of title 10, United States Code</ref>;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f490bf6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1688/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>alternative ways to organize the Agency under other officials of the Department of Defense, including the Under Secretary for Acquisition and Sustainment and any other official of the Department the federally funded research and development center determines appropriate; and<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1788">133 STAT. 1788</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f490bf7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1688/a/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>transitioning the Agency to the standard acquisition process pursuant to Department of Defense Instruction 5000, including both the risks and benefits of making such a transition.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f490bf8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1688/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f490bf9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Update.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Scope of study</inline>.—</heading><content>Before entering into the contract with a federally funded research and development center to conduct the study under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall provide to the congressional defense committees an update on the scope of such study.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f490bfa-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1688/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f490bfb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Submission to dod</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the federally funded research and development center shall submit to the Secretary the study conducted under paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f490bfc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1688/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f490bfd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Submission to congress</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 30 days after the date on which the federally funded research and development center submits to the Secretary the study under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees the study, without change.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f490bfe-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1688/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Notification on Changes to Non-standard Acquisition Processes and Responsibilities</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f490bff-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1688/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Requirements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary may not make any changes to the missile defense non-standard acquisition processes and responsibilities described in paragraph (2) until the Secretary, without delegation—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f490c00-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1688/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f490c01-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><content>has consulted with the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, the secretaries of the military departments, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Commander of United States Strategic Command, the Commander of United States Northern Command, and the Director of the Missile Defense Agency;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f490c02-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1688/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f490c03-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Certification.</p></sidenote><content>certifies to the congressional defense committees that the Secretary has coordinated the changes with and received the views of the individuals referred to in subparagraph (A);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f490c04-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1688/b/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f490c05-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reports.</p></sidenote><content>submits to the congressional defense committees a report describing the changes, the rationale for the changes, and the views of the individuals referred to in subparagraph (A) with respect to such changes; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f490c06-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1688/b/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f490c07-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><content>a period of 120 days has elapsed following the date on which the Secretary submits such report.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f490c08-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1688/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Non-standard acquisition processes and responsibilities described</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The non-standard acquisition processes and responsibilities described in this paragraph are such processes and responsibilities described in—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f490c09-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1688/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the memorandum of the Secretary of Defense titled “Missile Defense Program Direction” signed on January 2, 2002;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f490c0a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1688/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>Department of Defense Directive 5134.09, as in effect on the date of the enactment of this Act; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f490c0b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1688/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>United States Strategic Command Instruction 583–3.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f490c0c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1688/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on Certain Transfers of Billets</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>During fiscal year 2020, the Secretary of Defense may not transfer civilian or military billets from the Missile Defense Agency to any element <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1789">133 STAT. 1789</page> of the Department under the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering until, for each such transfer—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f490c0d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1688/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f490c0e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Notification.</p></sidenote><content>the Secretary notifies the congressional defense committees of such proposed transfer; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f490c0f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1688/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f490c10-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><content>a period of 90 days has elapsed following the date of such notification.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e92007" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1689" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1689">SEC. 1689. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f490c11-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s139">10 USC 139 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>ANNUAL ASSESSMENT OF BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE SYSTEM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f493322-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1689/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Assessment</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>As part of the annual report of the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation submitted to Congress under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s139">section 139 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, the Director shall include an assessment of the ballistic missile defense system and all of the elements of the system that have been fielded or are planned, as of the date of the assessment, including—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f493323-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1689/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the operational effectiveness, suitability, and survivability of the ballistic missile defense system and the elements of the system that have been fielded or tested; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f493324-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1689/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the adequacy and sufficiency of the test program of such system as of the date of the assessment, including with respect to the operational realism of the tests.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f493325-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1689/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Form</inline>.—</heading><content>Each assessment under subsection (a) may be submitted in unclassified form, and may include a classified annex.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e92049" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1690" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1690">SEC. 1690. </num><heading>COMMAND AND CONTROL, BATTLE MANAGEMENT, AND COMMUNICATIONS PROGRAM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f495a36-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1690/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on Sale</inline>.—</heading><content>The Director of the Missile Defense Agency may not release the command and control, battle management, and communications program for export until the date on which the Director submits the report under subsection (b).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f495a37-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1690/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director shall submit to the congressional defense committees, the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate a report containing the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f495a38-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1690/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>An explanation of the rationale of the Director for considering to export the command and control, battle management, and communications program (or any variants thereof) in light of the critical role of the program in the strategic national defense of the United States and the allies of the United States against ballistic missile attack.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f495a39-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1690/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The findings of the market research and analysis conducted by the Director regarding exportable command and control solutions for ballistic missile defense, including such solutions that are internationally available.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e92083" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1691" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1691">SEC. 1691. </num><heading>MISSILE DEFENSE INTERCEPTOR SITE IN CONTIGUOUS UNITED STATES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f49cf6a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1691/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than January 31, 2020, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the designation made on June 26, 2019, of a preferred potential future missile field site in the contiguous United States from the sites evaluated pursuant to section 227 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (<ref href="/us/pl/112/239">Public Law 112–239</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/126/1678">126 Stat. 1678</ref>). The report shall address the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f49cf6b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1691/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The environmental impact statement prepared pursuant to such section 227.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1790">133 STAT. 1790</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f49cf6c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1691/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The strategic and operational effectiveness of the site, including with respect to the location that is the most advantageous site in providing coverage to the entire contiguous United States, including having the capability to provide shoot-assess-shoot coverage to the entire contiguous United States.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f49cf6d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1691/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Construction remediation efforts and impacts to the existing environment at the site.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f49cf6e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1691/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>The existing infrastructure at the site.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f49cf6f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1691/a/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>The costs to construct, equip, and operate the site.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f49cf70-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1691/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Form</inline>.—</heading><content>The report under subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f49cf71-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1691/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Rule of Construction</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Nothing in this section may be construed—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f49cf72-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1691/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>as requiring the Secretary of Defense to begin a military construction project relating to the missile defense site in the contiguous United States; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f49cf73-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1691/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>as a statement that there is any current military requirement for such a site.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f49cf74-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1691/d" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Repeal</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 1681 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/91">Public Law 115–91</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/131/1776">131 Stat. 1776</ref>) is <amendingAction type="repeal">repealed</amendingAction>.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e92180" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1692" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1692">SEC. 1692. </num><heading>INDEPENDENT STUDY ON IMPACTS OF MISSILE DEFENSE DEVELOPMENT AND DEPLOYMENT.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f49f685-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1692/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f49f686-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f49f687-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Contracts.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Study</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall seek to enter into an agreement with a federally funded research and development center to conduct a study on the impacts of the development and deployment of homeland missile defenses of the United States on the security of the United States as a whole.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f49f688-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1692/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Matters Included</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The study under subsection (a) shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f49f689-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1692/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>consider whether security benefits obtained by the deployment of homeland missile defenses of the United States are undermined or counterbalanced by adverse reactions of potential adversaries, including both rogue states and near-peer adversaries; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f49f68a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1692/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>consider the effectiveness of the homeland missile defense efforts of the United States to deter the development of ballistic missiles, in particular by both rogue states and near-peer adversaries.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f4a1d9b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1692/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Submission</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees the study under subsection (a), without change.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f4a1d9c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1692/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Form</inline>.—</heading><content>The study shall be submitted under subsection (c) in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e92236" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1693" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1693">SEC. 1693. </num><heading>REPORT AND BRIEFING ON MULTI-VOLUME KILL CAPABILITY.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3f4a44ad-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Not<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f4a44ae-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p></sidenote> later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, in coordination with the Director of the Missile Defense Agency, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, and the Director of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation, shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report, and shall provide to such committees a briefing, on an assessment of potential roles for a multi-volume kill capability <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1791">133 STAT. 1791</page> in a future architecture of the ballistic missile defense system. Such<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f4a44af-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p></sidenote> report and briefing shall include the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f4a44b0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1693/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>An assessment of the current technology readiness level of necessary components and the technology readiness levels needed for an operational system.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f4a44b1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1693/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>An assessment of the costs and a comprehensive development and testing schedule to deploy a multi-volume kill capability.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f4a44b2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stE/s1693/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>A concept of operations with respect to how a multi-volume kill capability could be employed and how such a capability compares to single-kill ground-based midcourse defense system interceptors.</content></paragraph> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d159904e92270" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stF" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="F">Subtitle F—</num><heading>Other Matters</heading> <section id="d159904e92275" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stF/s1694" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1694">SEC. 1694. </num><heading>EXTENSION OF AUTHORIZATION FOR PROTECTION OF CERTAIN FACILITIES AND ASSETS FROM UNMANNED AIRCRAFT.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f4a6bc3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stF/s1694/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (i) of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s130i">section 130i of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>2020</quotedText>” both places it appears and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>2023</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f4a6bc4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stF/s1694/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Technical Corrections</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Such section <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f4a6bc5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stF/s1694/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (i)(1), as amended by subsection (a), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>of subsection (j)(3)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>of subsection (j)(3)(C)</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f4a6bc6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stF/s1694/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (j)(6), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>in</quotedText>” and all that follows through the period at the end and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>in section 44801 of title 49</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e92339" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stF/s1695" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1695">SEC. 1695. </num><heading>REPEAL OF REQUIREMENT FOR COMMISSION ON ELECTROMAGNETIC PULSE ATTACKS AND SIMILAR EVENTS.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 1691 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/91">Public Law 115–91</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/131/1786">131 Stat. 1786</ref>) is <amendingAction type="repeal">repealed</amendingAction>.</content></section> <section id="d159904e92355" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stF/s1696" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1696">SEC. 1696. </num><heading>REPEAL OF REVIEW REQUIREMENT FOR AMMONIUM PERCHLORATE REPORT.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 1694 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/91">Public Law 115–91</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/131/1792">131 Stat. 1792</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> subsection (d).</content></section> <section id="d159904e92374" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stF/s1697" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1697">SEC. 1697. </num><heading>TRANSFERABILITY OF CONVENTIONAL PROMPT GLOBAL STRIKE WEAPON SYSTEM TECHNOLOGIES TO SURFACE-LAUNCHED PLATFORMS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f4a92d7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stF/s1697/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Surface-launched Technologies</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of the Navy shall ensure that the technologies developed for the conventional prompt global strike weapon system are transferrable to a surface-launched platform.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f4a92d8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stF/s1697/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Navy shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the programmatic changes required to integrate the conventional prompt global strike weapon system into current or future surface combatant ships.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1792">133 STAT. 1792</page></content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e92401" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stF/s1698" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1698">SEC. 1698. </num><heading>PROHIBITION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR CERTAIN OFFENSIVE GROUND-LAUNCHED BALLISTIC OR CRUISE MISSILE SYSTEMS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f4b0809-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stF/s1698/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibition</inline>.—</heading><content>None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2020 for the Department of Defense may be obligated or expended for the procurement or deployment of an offensive ground-launched ballistic or cruise missile system with a range between 500 and 5,500 kilometers.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f4b080a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stF/s1698/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f4b080b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Briefing.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f4b080c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluations.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than January 31, 2020, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report, and provide a briefing, that includes the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f4b080d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stF/s1698/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>An evaluation of the capabilities required to execute contingency plans in the areas of responsibility of the United States European Command and the United States Indo-Pacific Command using offensive ground-launched missile systems of ranges in excess of 500 kilometers.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f4b080e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stF/s1698/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>An evaluation of what types of systems (including the range and flight profile of such systems), if any, could be used to meet the required capabilities identified under paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f4b080f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stF/s1698/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f4b0810-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analysis.</p></sidenote><chapeau>The results of an analysis of alternatives conducted by the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Director of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation that considers—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f4b0811-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stF/s1698/b/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>conventional missile systems, including ground-, sea-, and air-launched missiles, that could be deployed to meet the required capabilities identified under paragraph (1);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f4b0812-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stF/s1698/b/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the cost, schedule, and feasibility of tailored acquisition strategies for each such system considered;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f4b0813-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stF/s1698/b/3/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>simulations and games that were performed to inform the analysis of alternatives;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f4b0814-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stF/s1698/b/3/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>benefits and risks of such different types of systems, including operational considerations in contested environments; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f4b0815-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stF/s1698/b/3/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>any other operational or programmatic considerations determined relevant by the Chairman or the Director.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f4b0816-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stF/s1698/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>Options for basing any such missile system in, or deploying any such missile system to, Europe or the Indo-Pacific region, including any agreements required for such options and potential timelines to implement such options.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f4b0817-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stF/s1698/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f4b0818-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">List.</p></sidenote><content>A list of any governments of a foreign country consulted about such possible deployments, and a summary of the reaction of each such government.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f4b0819-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stF/s1698/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>A discussion of whether deploying such missile systems on the territory of a NATO ally would require a consensus decision by NATO.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f4b081a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stF/s1698/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Form</inline>.—</heading><content>The report under subsection (b) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may contain a classified annex.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e92501" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stF/s1699" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1699">SEC. 1699. </num><heading>HARD AND DEEPLY BURIED TARGETS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f4b563b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stF/s1699/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f4b563c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f4b563d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f4b563e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Classified information.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing Required</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f4b563f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stF/s1699/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than December 1, 2019, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff shall, in consultation with the Commander of the United States Strategic Command, <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1793">133 STAT. 1793</page> provide to the congressional defense committees a classified briefing on hard and deeply buried targets.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f4b5640-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stF/s1699/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f4b7d51-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The briefing required by paragraph (1) shall include the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f4b7d52-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stF/s1699/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f4b7d53-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Estimate.</p></sidenote><content>An estimate of the total number of high-value hard and deeply buried targets associated with United States military operations plans.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f4b7d54-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stF/s1699/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>A description of the contents, functions, and hardening characteristics of the targets described in subparagraph (A), as well as their level of protection by anti-access and area denial capabilities.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f4b7d55-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stF/s1699/a/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>An assessment of the current ability of, and requirement, cost, and implications for deterrence and strategic stability for, the United States to hold such targets at risk using existing conventional and nuclear capabilities.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f4b7d56-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stF/s1699/a/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>An assessment of the potential ability of, and requirement, cost, and implications for deterrence and strategic stability for, the United States to hold such targets at risk using projected conventional and nuclear capabilities as of 2030.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f4b7d57-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVI/stF/s1699/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f4b7d58-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Plan Required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than February 15, 2020, the Secretary of Defense shall develop a plan detailing the requirement, cost, and implications for deterrence and strategic stability for the United States to possess by 2025 the capabilities to pose a credible threat against targets described in the briefing required by subsection (a).</content></subsection> </section> </subtitle> <num value="XVII">TITLE XVII—</num><heading>REPORTS AND OTHER MATTERS</heading> <toc> <referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle A—</designator> <label>Studies and Reports</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1701. </designator> <label>Modification of annual reporting requirements on defense manpower.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1702. </designator> <label>Termination of requirement for submittal to Congress of certain recurring reports.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1703. </designator> <label>Modification of annual report on civilian casualties in connection with United States military operations.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1704. </designator> <label>Extension of requirement for briefings on the national biodefense strategy.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1705. </designator> <label>Authorization of appropriations for title III of the Defense Production Act of 1950.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1706. </designator> <label>Report on the Department of Defense plan for mass-casualty disaster response operations in the Arctic.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1707. </designator> <label>Transmittal to Congress of requests for assistance from other departments of the Federal Government that are approved by the Department of Defense.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1708. </designator> <label>Report and briefing on implementation of national defense strategy.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1709. </designator> <label>Actions to increase analytic support.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1710. </designator> <label>Inclusion of certain individuals investigated by Inspectors General in the semiannual report.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1711. </designator> <label>Annual report on Joint Military Information Support Operations Web Operations Center.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1712. </designator> <label>Mobility capability requirements study.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1713. </designator> <label>Assessment of special operations force structure.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1714. </designator> <label>Army aviation strategic plan and modernization roadmap.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1715. </designator> <label>Report on ground-based long-range artillery to counter land and maritime threats.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1716. </designator> <label>Independent review of transportation working-capital fund.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1717. </designator> <label>Geographic command risk assessment of proposed use of certain aircraft capabilities.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1718. </designator> <label>Report on backlog of personnel security clearance adjudications.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1719. </designator> <label>Report regarding outstanding Government Accountability Office recommendations.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1794">133 STAT. 1794</page></label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1720. </designator> <label>Report on National Guard and United States Northern Command capacity to meet homeland defense and security incidents.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1721. </designator> <label>Assessment of standards, processes, procedures, and policy relating to civilian casualties.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1722. </designator> <label>Report on transfers of equipment to prohibited entities.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1723. </designator> <label>Annual report on strikes undertaken by the United States against terrorist targets outside areas of active hostilities.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1724. </designator> <label>Review and assessment of mitigation of military helicopter noise.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="subtitle" style="-uslm-lc:I658274"> <designator>Subtitle B—</designator> <label>Other Matters</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1731. </designator> <label>Technical, conforming, and clerical amendments.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1732. </designator> <label>Establishment of lead Inspector General for an overseas contingency operation based on Secretary of Defense notification.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1733. </designator> <label>Clarification of authority of Inspectors General for overseas contingency operations.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1734. </designator> <label>Employment status of annuitants for Inspectors General for overseas contingency operations.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1735. </designator> <label>Extension of National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1736. </designator> <label>Exemption from calculation of monthly income, for purposes of bankruptcy laws, of certain payments from the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1737. </designator> <label>Extension of postage stamp for breast cancer research.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1738. </designator> <label>National Commission on Military Aviation Safety.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1739. </designator> <label>Guarantee of residency for spouses of members of the uniformed services.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1740. </designator> <label>Electromagnetic pulses and geomagnetic disturbances.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1741. </designator> <label>Improvements to Manufacturing USA Program.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1742. </designator> <label>Regional innovation program.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1743. </designator> <label>Aviation workforce development.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1744. </designator> <label>Oversight of Department of Defense execute orders.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1745. </designator> <label>Processes and procedures for notifications regarding special operations forces.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1746. </designator> <label>Securing American science and technology.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1747. </designator> <label>Standardized policy guidance for calculating aircraft operation and sustainment costs.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1748. </designator> <label>Special Federal Aviation Regulation Working Group.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1749. </designator> <label>Prohibition on names related to the Confederacy.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1750. </designator> <label>Support for National Maritime Heritage Grants program.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1751. </designator> <label>Support for world language advancement and readiness.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1752. </designator> <label>Designation of Department of Defense strategic Arctic ports.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1753. </designator> <label>Independent studies regarding potential cost savings with respect to the nuclear security enterprise and force structure .</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1754. </designator> <label>Comprehensive Department of Defense policy on collective self-defense.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1755. </designator> <label>Policy regarding the transition of data and applications to the cloud.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1756. </designator> <label>Integrated public alert and warning system.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1757. </designator> <label>Improving quality of information in background investigation request packages.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1758. </designator> <label>Parole in place for members of the Armed Forces and certain military dependents.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1759. </designator> <label>Report on reducing the backlog in legally required historical declassification obligations of the Department of Defense.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>Sec. 1760. </designator> <label>Military type certification for light attack experimentation aircraft.</label> </referenceItem></toc> <subtitle id="d159904e92878" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading>Studies and Reports</heading> <section id="d159904e92883" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1701" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1701">SEC. 1701. </num><heading>MODIFICATION OF ANNUAL REPORTING REQUIREMENTS ON DEFENSE MANPOWER.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f4c8ec9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1701/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Conversion of Annual Requirements Report Into Annual Profile Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s115a">Section 115a of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f4c8eca-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1701/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in subsection (a)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f4c8ecb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1701/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the first two sentences and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following new sentence: “<quotedText>Not later than April 1 each year, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to Congress a defense manpower profile report.</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f4c8ecc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1701/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and</quotedText>” at the end;<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1795">133 STAT. 1795</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f4c8ecd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1701/a/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>in paragraph (2), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>; and</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> a period; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f4c8ece-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1701/a/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> paragraph (3);</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f4c8ecf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1701/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in subsection (b)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f4c8ed0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1701/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(1)</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f4c8ed1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1701/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> paragraphs (2) and (3); and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f4c8ed2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1701/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>in subsection (c), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the following:</quotedText>” and all that follows and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the manpower required for support and overhead functions within the armed forces and the Department of Defense.</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f4c8ed3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1701/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Conversion of Certain Current Report Elements Into Separate, Modified Reports</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Such section is further amended—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f4c8ed4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1701/b/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (d), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>The Secretary shall also include in each such report</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Not later than April 1 each year, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report that sets forth</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f4c8ed5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1701/b/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (e)(1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>In each such report, the Secretary shall also include</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Not later than April 1 each year, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report that sets forth</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f4c8ed6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1701/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>in subsection (f)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f4c8ed7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1701/b/3/A" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>The Secretary shall also include in each such report</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Not later than June 1 each year, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report that sets forth</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f4c8ed8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1701/b/3/B" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and estimates of such numbers for the current fiscal year and subsequent fiscal years</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f4c8ed9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1701/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><chapeau>in subsection (g)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f4c8eda-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1701/b/4/A" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>In each report submitted under subsection (a), the Secretary shall also include a detailed discussion</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Not later than September 1 each year, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report that sets forth a detailed discussion, current as of the preceding fiscal year,</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f4c8edb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1701/b/4/B" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the year</quotedText>” each place it appears and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the fiscal year</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f4c8edc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1701/b/5" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>in subsection (h), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>In each such report, the Secretary shall include a separate report</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Not later than April 1 each year, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f4c8edd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1701/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming and Clerical Amendments</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f4c8ede-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1701/c/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Heading amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The heading of such section <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y3f4c8edf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658164"><num class="fontsize12" value="115a">“§ 115a.</num><heading class="fontsize12"> Annual defense manpower profile report and related reports”</heading></section> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f4c8ee0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1701/c/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 3 of such title<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f4c8ee1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s111">10 USC 111</ref> prec.<?GPOvSpace 04?></p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the item relating to section 115a and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following new item:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“115a. </designator> <label>Annual defense manpower profile report and related reports.”.</label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent><page identifier="/us/stat/133/1796">133 STAT. 1796</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e93154" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1702" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1702">SEC. 1702. </num><heading>TERMINATION OF REQUIREMENT FOR SUBMITTAL TO CONGRESS OF CERTAIN RECURRING REPORTS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f4d2b22-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1702/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f4d2b23-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective date.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f4d2b24-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s111">10 USC 111 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Termination</inline>.—</heading><content>Effective on December 30, 2021, each report described in subsection (b) that is still required to be submitted to Congress as of such effective date shall no longer be required to be submitted to Congress.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f4d2b25-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1702/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f4d2b26-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s111">10 USC 111 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Covered Reports</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A report described in this subsection is any of the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f4d2b27-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1702/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The report required by section 1696(b) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/232">Public Law 115–232</ref>).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f4d2b28-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1702/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The report required by section 1071(b)(1) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/91">Public Law 115–91</ref>).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f4d2b29-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1702/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The report required by <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1788a/d">section 1788a(d) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, as added by section 555 of such Act.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f4d2b2a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1702/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>The report required under section 709(g) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (<ref href="/us/pl/114/328">Public Law 114–328</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1071">10 U.S.C. 1071 note</ref>).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f4d2b2b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1702/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>The report required by section 1292(a)(2) of such Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2751">22 U.S.C. 2751 note</ref>).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f4d2b2c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1702/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>The quarterly report required by section 1236(c) of such Act.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f4d2b2d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1702/b/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>The annual certification required by section 1666 of such Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2431">10 U.S.C. 2431 note</ref>).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f4d2b2e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1702/b/8" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><content>The updates required under paragraph (3) of subsection (a) of section 1694 of such Act to the report required under paragraph (1) of such subsection.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f4d2b2f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1702/b/9" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">(9) </num><content>The notifications required by section 1695 of such Act.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f4d2b30-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1702/b/10" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="10">(10) </num><content>The report required under section 522(g) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (<ref href="/us/pl/114/92">Public Law 114–92</ref>).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f4d2b31-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1702/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Repeal</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f4d2b32-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1702/c/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1788a">Section 1788a of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> subsection (d).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f4d2b33-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1702/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f4d2b34-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1788a">10 USC 1788a note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Effective date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendment made by paragraph (1) shall take effect on December 30, 2021.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f4d2b35-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1702/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f4d2b36-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s111">10 USC 111 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Requirement for Preparation of Certain Reports to Congress by Civilian Employees of the Federal Government and Members of the Armed Forces</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f4d2b37-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1702/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Requirement</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as expressly otherwise provided in the provision of law requiring such report, any report submitted to Congress pursuant to a provision of a national defense authorization Act that is enacted on or after the date that is three years after the date of the enactment of this Act shall be written by civilian employees of the Federal Government, members of the Armed Forces, or both, and not by contractor employees of the Federal Government.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f4d2b38-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1702/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f4d2b39-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall brief the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives on the actions to be taken to ensure compliance with the requirement in paragraph (1), including on any impediments to compliance with the requirement.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1797">133 STAT. 1797</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e93348" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1703" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1703">SEC. 1703. </num><heading>MODIFICATION OF ANNUAL REPORT ON CIVILIAN CASUALTIES IN CONNECTION WITH UNITED STATES MILITARY OPERATIONS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f4d795a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1703/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 1057 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/91">Public Law 115–91</ref>), as amended by section 1062 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/232">Public Law 115–232</ref>),<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f4d795b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s113">10 USC 113 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f4d795c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1703/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in subsection (b)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f4d795d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1703/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> paragraphs (5) and (6) as paragraphs (8) and (9), respectively; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f4d795e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1703/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> paragraphs (3) and (4) and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following new paragraphs:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y3f4da06f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>A description of the process by which the Department of Defense investigates allegations of civilian casualties resulting from United States military operations, including how the Department incorporates information from interviews with witnesses, civilian survivors of United States operations, and public reports or other nongovernmental sources.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y3f4da070-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><chapeau>A description of—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f4da071-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>steps taken by the Department to mitigate harm to civilians in conducting such operations; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f4da072-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>in the case of harm caused by such an operation to a civilian, any ex gratia payment or other assistance provided to the civilian or the family of the civilian.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y3f4da073-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><content>A description of any allegations of civilian casualties made by public or non-governmental sources formally investigated by the Department of Defense.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y3f4da074-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">“(6) </num><content>A description of the general reasons for any discrepancies between the assessments of the United States and reporting from nongovernmental organizations regarding non-combatant deaths resulting from strikes and operations undertaken by the United States.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y3f4da075-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">“(7) </num><content>The definitions of ‘combatant’ and ‘non-combatant’ used in the preparation of the report, which shall be consistent with the laws of armed conflict.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f4da076-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1703/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (e), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>five years</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>seven years</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f4da077-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1703/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f4da078-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s113">10 USC 113 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Classification</inline>.—</heading><content>The Law Revision Counsel is directed to place such section 1057 in a note following <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s113">section 113 of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e93471" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1704" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1704">SEC. 1704. </num><heading>EXTENSION OF REQUIREMENT FOR BRIEFINGS ON THE NATIONAL BIODEFENSE STRATEGY.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 1086(d) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal year 2017 (<ref href="/us/pl/114/328">Public Law 114–328</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/130/2423">130 Stat. 2423</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t6/s104/d">6 U.S.C. 104(d)</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>March 1, 2019</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>March 1, 2025</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d159904e93498" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1705" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1705">SEC. 1705. </num><heading>AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR TITLE III OF THE DEFENSE PRODUCTION ACT OF 1950.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f4dc789-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1705/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 711 of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s4561">50 U.S.C. 4561</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following: “<quotedText>In addition to the appropriations authorized by the previous sentence, there is authorized to be appropriated $117,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2020 through 2024 to carry out title III.</quotedText>”.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1798">133 STAT. 1798</page></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f4dc78a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1705/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f4dc78b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f4dc78c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Briefing Required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for five years, the Secretary of Defense, or the designee of the Secretary, shall brief the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate on activities undertaken in the preceding year with respect to title III of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s4531/etseq">50 U.S.C. 4531 et seq.</ref>).</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e93542" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1706" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1706">SEC. 1706. </num><heading>REPORT ON THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE PLAN FOR MASS-CASUALTY DISASTER RESPONSE OPERATIONS IN THE ARCTIC.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f4e63cd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1706/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Sense of Congress</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>It is the sense of Congress that—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f4e63ce-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1706/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the Department of Defense may be called upon to support the Coast Guard and other agencies of the Department of Homeland Security in responding to any mass-casualty disaster response operations in the Arctic;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f4e63cf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1706/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>coordination between the Department of Defense and the Coast Guard might be necessary for responding to a mass-casualty event in the Arctic; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f4e63d0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1706/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>prior planning for Arctic mass-casualty disaster response operations will bolster the response of the Federal Government to a mass-casualty disaster in the Arctic environment.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f4e63d1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1706/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f4e63d2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall, in coordination with the Secretary of Homeland Security, submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the plan of the Department of Defense for assisting mass-casualty disaster response operations in the Arctic.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f4e63d3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1706/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report required by subsection (b) shall include the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f4e63d4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1706/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>A description of the assets that could be made available to support other agencies and departments of the Federal Government for mass-casualty disaster response operations in the Arctic.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f4e63d5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1706/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f4e63d6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>A description and assessment of the command, control, and coordination relationships that would be useful to integrate rescue forces for such operations from multiple agencies and departments of the Federal Government.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f4e63d7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1706/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f4e63d8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>A description and assessment of the communications assets that could be made available in support of other agencies and departments of the Federal Government for communication and coordination in such operations.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f4e63d9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1706/c/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>A description of any cooperative arrangements with Canada and other regional partners in providing rescue assets and infrastructure in connection with such operations.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f4e63da-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1706/c/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>A description of available medical infrastructure and assets that could be made available in support of other agencies and departments of the Federal Government for aeromedical evacuation in connection with such operations.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f4e89eb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1706/c/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>A description of available shelter locations that could be made available in support of other agencies and departments of the Federal Government for use in connection with such operations, including the number of people that can be sheltered per location.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1799">133 STAT. 1799</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f4e89ec-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1706/c/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f4e89ed-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment of logistical challenges that evacuations from the Arctic in connection with such operations entail, including potential rotary and fixed-wing aircraft trans-load locations and onward movement requirements.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f4e89ee-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1706/d" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Appropriate Committees of Congress Defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “<term>appropriate committees of Congress</term>” means—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f4e89ef-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1706/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f4e89f0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1706/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Homeland Security, and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e93659" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1707" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1707">SEC. 1707. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f4e89f1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s113">10 USC 113 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>TRANSMITTAL TO CONGRESS OF REQUESTS FOR ASSISTANCE FROM OTHER DEPARTMENTS OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT THAT ARE APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f4e89f2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1707/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f4e89f3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f4e89f4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Records.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Requests Following Approval</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than seven calendar days after the Department of Defense approves a Request for Assistance from the Department of Homeland Security or the Department of Health and Human Services, the Secretary of Defense shall electronically transmit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a copy of such Request for Assistance.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f4e89f5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1707/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Official Responses to Approved Requests</inline>.—</heading><content>At the same time the Secretary of Defense submits to the Secretary of Homeland Security or the Secretary of Health and Human Services an official response of the Department of Defense approving a Request for Assistance from the Department of Homeland Security or the Department of Health and Human Services, as applicable, the Secretary of Defense shall electronically transmit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a copy of such official response.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e93692" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1708" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1708">SEC. 1708. </num><heading>REPORT AND BRIEFING ON IMPLEMENTATION OF NATIONAL DEFENSE STRATEGY.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f4f7456-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1708/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f4f7457-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report and Briefing</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In addition to the assessment required under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s113/g/1/F">section 113(g)(1)(F) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, by not later than April 30, 2020, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report, and provide an accompanying briefing, on the implementation of the national defense strategy required under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s113/g">section 113(g) of title 10, United States Code</ref>. Such report and briefing shall include each of the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f4f9b68-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1708/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f4f9b69-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluations.</p></sidenote><chapeau>An explanation of the joint operational concepts to deter and, if necessary, to defeat strategic competitors, including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f4f9b6a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1708/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>an evaluation of the risks associated with the employment of such joint operational concepts;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f4f9b6b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1708/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the ways of adapting innovative joint operational concepts to strategically significant scenarios;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f4f9b6c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1708/a/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>the ways that such joint operational concepts address operational challenges to achieve advantages against strategic competitors in the nuclear, space, and cyber domains; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f4f9b6d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1708/a/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>the employment of the force in peacetime to dissuade strategic competitors from conducting malign activities below the threshold of open warfare, including an <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1800">133 STAT. 1800</page> evaluation of the use of Dynamic Force Employment and the Global Operating Model.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f4f9b6e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1708/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The force posture changes and the United States defense investments required to implement the national defense strategy.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f4f9b6f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1708/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Adjustments to research and development projects and programs of record, including any additions, deletions, or modifications intended to align force management, including Joint Force development and design, required to implement the national defense strategy.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f4f9b70-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1708/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f4f9b71-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment of the personnel and organizational changes required to implement the national defense strategy.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f4f9b72-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1708/a/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>The resources and defense investments necessary to support the operational concepts and their implementation.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f4f9b73-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1708/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Independent Studies</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f4f9b74-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1708/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Studies required</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f4f9b75-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1708/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall provide for the performance of two independent studies on the development of joint operational concepts within the Department of Defense in accordance with this subsection.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f4f9b76-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1708/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f4f9b77-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Submittal to congress</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than October 1, 2020, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees the results of each study required under subparagraph (A).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f4f9b78-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1708/b/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Form</inline>.—</heading><content>Each study required under subparagraph (A) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f4f9b79-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1708/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Entities to perform studies</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary shall provide for the studies under paragraph (1) to be performed as follows:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f4f9b7a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1708/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>One study shall be performed by a federally funded research and development center.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f4f9b7b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1708/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>One study shall be performed by an independent, non-governmental institute, which is described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and which is exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such Code, and which has recognized credentials and expertise in national security and military affairs.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f4f9b7c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1708/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Performance of studies</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f4f9b7d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1708/b/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Independent performance</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall require the studies required under this subsection to be conducted independently of one another.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f4f9b7e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1708/b/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Matters to be considered</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In performing a study under this subsection, the organization performing the study shall consider the following matters:</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f4f9b7f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1708/b/3/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f4f9b80-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment of the Department of Defense Capstone Concept of Joint Operations process to define, develop, and improve joint operational concepts.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f4f9b81-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1708/b/3/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f4f9b82-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluation.</p></sidenote><content>An evaluation of how the Department is validating new joint operational concepts through experimentation and military exercises.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f4f9b83-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1708/b/3/B/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f4f9b84-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluation.</p></sidenote><content>The effectiveness of joint operational concepts to accomplish the objective of deterring and defeating strategic competitors, including an evaluation of the risks associated with each joint operational concept.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1801">133 STAT. 1801</page></content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f4f9b85-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1708/b/3/B/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>The ability of joint operational concepts to promote or to effectuate strategic objectives, defense policies, and budgetary priorities.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f4f9b86-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1708/b/3/B/v" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">(v) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f4f9b87-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f4f9b88-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>Recommendations to alter or improve joint operational concepts.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f4f9b89-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1708/b/3/B/vi" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="vi">(vi) </num><content>Such other matters as the Secretary of Defense determines to be appropriate.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e93911" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1709" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1709">SEC. 1709. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f4f9b8a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s113">10 USC 113 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>ACTIONS TO INCREASE ANALYTIC SUPPORT.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f4fe9ab-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1709/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f4fe9ac-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plan.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f4fe9ad-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall direct the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, the Director of the Joint Staff, and the Director of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation, in consultation with the Secretary of each of the military services, to jointly develop and implement a plan to strengthen the analytic capabilities, expertise, and processes necessary to implement the national defense strategy, as required under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s113/g">section 113(g) of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f4fe9ae-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1709/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The plan under subsection (a) shall include—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f4fe9af-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1709/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f4fe9b0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>an assessment of the decision support capability of the Department of Defense to support decision-making, specifically the analytic expertise available to inform senior leader decisions that link national defense strategy objectives with approaches to competing effectively across the full spectrum of engagement against strategic competitors;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f4fe9b1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1709/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f4fe9b2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>an analytic approach to force structure development, including an assessment of the major elements, products, and milestones of the force planning process of the Department;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f4fe9b3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1709/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f4fe9b4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f4fe9b5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>the conclusions and recommendations of the Defense Planning and Analysis Community initiative;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f4fe9b6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1709/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>the progress of the Department in implementing the recommendations of the Comptroller General of the United States set forth in Government Accountability Office Report (GAO-19-40C);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f4fe9b7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1709/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>the progress of the Under Secretary, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the Director of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation in implementing paragraph (5) of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s134/b">section 134(b) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, as added by section 902(b) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/232">Public Law 115-232</ref>); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f4fe9b8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1709/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>such other matters as the Secretary of Defense determines to be appropriate.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f4fe9b9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1709/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f4fe9ba-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing Required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than March 1, 2020, the Secretary of Defense shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the plan under subsection (a).</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e94009" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1710" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1710">SEC. 1710. </num><heading>INCLUSION OF CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS INVESTIGATED BY INSPECTORS GENERAL IN THE SEMIANNUAL REPORT.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 5(a)(19) of the Inspector General Act of 1978 (<ref href="/us/pl/95/452">Public Law 95–452</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t5/app">5 U.S.C. App.</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the name of the senior government official (as defined by the department or agency) if already made public by the Office, and</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>including</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d159904e94029" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1711" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1711">SEC. 1711. </num><heading>ANNUAL REPORT ON JOINT MILITARY INFORMATION SUPPORT OPERATIONS WEB OPERATIONS CENTER.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f50ad0b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1711/a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than March 1 of 2020, and each subsequent year until the termination date specified in subsection (c), the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1802">133 STAT. 1802</page> Low-Intensity Conflict and the Commander of United States Special Operations Command shall jointly submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the activities of the Joint Military Information Support Operations Web Operations Center (hereinafter referred to as the “<term>JMWC</term>”) during the most recently concluded fiscal year.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f50ad0c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1711/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report required by subsection (a) shall include each of the following, for the fiscal year covered by the report:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f50ad0d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1711/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Definitions of initial operating capability and full operational capability as such terms relate to the JMWC.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f50ad0e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1711/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>A detailed description of all activities conducted or planned to be conducted toward achieving initial operating capability and full operational capability of the JMWC.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f50ad0f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1711/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f50ad10-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">List.</p></sidenote><content>A list of all associated funding requested for each program element for achieving initial operating capability and full operational capability.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f50ad11-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1711/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>A detailed description of validated doctrine, organization, training, materiel, leadership and education, personnel, facilities, and policy requirements relating to establishment and operation of the JMWC.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f50ad12-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1711/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>A description of current JMWC capabilities, including information technology infrastructure and contractual arrangements.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f50ad13-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1711/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f50ad14-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">List.</p></sidenote><content>A list of all physical locations hosting JMWC capabilities.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f50ad15-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1711/b/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>The number of military, contractor, and civilian personnel associated with the JMWC and any affiliated agency, service, or other Department of Defense entity.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f50ad16-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1711/b/8" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><content>A description of the JMWC personnel organizational structure.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f50ad17-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1711/b/9" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">(9) </num><content>An identification of inherently governmental functions relating to administration of the JMWC and execution of Military Information Support Operations (hereinafter referred to as “MISO)” programs enabled by the JMWC.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f50ad18-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1711/b/10" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="10">(10) </num><content>A detailed description of frameworks, metrics, and capabilities to measure the effectiveness of MISO programs enabled by the JMWC.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f50ad19-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1711/b/11" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="11">(11) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f50ad1a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">List.</p></sidenote><content>A list of all associated funding requested by program element from each of the geographic combatant commanders for MISO programs enabled by the JMWC and a description of such MISO activities.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f50ad1b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1711/b/12" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="12">(12) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f50ad1c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment of the effectiveness of MISO programs enabled by the JMWC.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f50ad1d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1711/b/13" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="13">(13) </num><content>A description of efforts and activities conducted to share best practices and leverage lessons learned across the Department of Defense relating to MISO programs enabled by the JMWC, as well as a description of such best practices and lessons learned.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f50ad1e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1711/b/14" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="14">(14) </num><content>An identification of liaisons and detailees to the JMWC from agencies and elements of the Department of Defense and other elements of the Federal Government.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f50ad1f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1711/b/15" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="15">(15) </num><content>Activities and efforts conducted to synchronize and deconflict MISO programs within the Department of Defense and with interagency and international partners related to strategic communications, as appropriate.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1803">133 STAT. 1803</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f50ad20-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1711/b/16" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="16">(16) </num><content>Such other information as the Assistant Secretary and the Commander determine appropriate.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f50ad21-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1711/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Termination</inline>.—</heading><content>The requirement to submit a report under this section shall terminate on January 1, 2025.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e94162" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1712" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1712">SEC. 1712. </num><heading>MOBILITY CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS STUDY.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f51e5a2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1712/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f51e5a3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commander of the United States Transportation Command, in coordination with the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Secretaries of the military departments, and the commanders of the combatant commands, shall conduct a study of the end-to-end, full-spectrum mobility requirements to fulfill the national defense strategy required by <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s113/g">section 113(g) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, for 2018. Such<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f51e5a4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote> study shall be completed not later than January 1, 2021.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f51e5a5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1712/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements of Study</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The study required under subsection (a) shall include each of the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f51e5a6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1712/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f51e5a7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment of the ability of the programmed airlift aircraft, tanker aircraft, sealift ships, and key mobility enablers to meet the integrated mobility requirements in expected strategic environments, as defined by the guidance in such national defense strategy.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f51e5a8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1712/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>An identification, quantification, and description of the associated risk-to-mission (as defined by Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Manual 3105.01, Joint Risk Analysis) required to fulfill such strategy, including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f51e5a9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1712/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f51e5aa-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>as assessment of risk-to-mission associated with achieving strategic and operational objectives using the programmed airlift aircraft, tanker aircraft, sealift ships, and key mobility enablers; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f51e5ab-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1712/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>a description of the combinations of airlift aircraft, tanker aircraft, sealift ships, and key mobility enabler requirements and capabilities that provide low, moderate, significant, and high levels of risk-to-mission to fulfill such strategy.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f51e5ac-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1712/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>An identification of any mobility capability gaps, shortfalls, overlaps, or excesses, including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f51e5ad-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1712/b/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f51e5ae-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>an assessment of associated risks with respect to the ability to conduct operations; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f51e5af-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1712/b/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f51e5b0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f51e5b1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>recommended mitigation strategies where possible.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f51e5b2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1712/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><chapeau>The articulation of all key assumptions and decisions made and excursions examined in conducting the study with respect to—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f51e5b3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1712/b/4/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>risk;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f51e5b4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1712/b/4/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>programmed forces and infrastructure;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f51e5b5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1712/b/4/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>the availability of commercial airlift and commercial United States sealift capabilities and resources, when applicable;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f51e5b6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1712/b/4/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>aircraft usage rates, aircraft mission availability rates, aircraft mission capability rates, aircrew ratios, aircrew production, and aircrew readiness rates;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f51e5b7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1712/b/4/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>readiness, crewing, and activation rates for sealift ships;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f51e5b8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1712/b/4/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>prepositioning, forward stationing, seabasing, engineering, and infrastructure;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f51e5b9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1712/b/4/G" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">(G) </num><content>demand signals used to represent missions described in the national defense strategy for 2018, in competition and wartime;<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1804">133 STAT. 1804</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f51e5ba-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1712/b/4/H" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="H">(H) </num><content>concurrency and global integration of demand signals;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f51e5bb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1712/b/4/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>integrated global presence and basing strategy;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f51e5bc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1712/b/4/J" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="J">(J) </num><content>host nation or third-country support;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f51e5bd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1712/b/4/K" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="K">(K) </num><content>adversary actions to degrade and disrupt United States mobility operations;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f51e5be-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1712/b/4/L" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="L">(L) </num><content>adversary actions that threaten freedom of navigation on international waterways, including attacks on foreign ships and crews;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f51e5bf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1712/b/4/M" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="M">(M) </num><content>aircraft being used for training or undergoing depot maintenance or modernization or ships undergoing depot maintenance;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f51e5c0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1712/b/4/N" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="N">(N) </num><content>mobility enabling forces availability, readiness, and use;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f51e5c1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1712/b/4/O" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="O">(O) </num><content>logistics concept of operations, including any support concepts, methods, combat support forces, and combat service support forces, that are required to enable the projection and enduring support to forces both deployed and in combat for each analytic scenario;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f51e5c2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1712/b/4/P" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="P">(P) </num><content>anticipated attrition rates for the assessed force structure; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f51e5c3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1712/b/4/Q" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="Q">(Q) </num><content>such other matters as the Commander determines appropriate.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f51e5c4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1712/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>Such other elements as the Commander determines appropriate.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f51e5c5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1712/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f51e5c6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reports and Briefings</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f51e5c7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1712/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Interim report and briefing</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than June 1, 2020, the Commander of the United States Transportation Command, in coordination with the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Secretaries of the military departments, and the commanders of the combatant commands, shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f51e5c8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1712/c/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>submit to the congressional defense committees an interim report on the study; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f51e5c9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1712/c/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>provide to such committees a briefing on the report.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f51e5ca-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1712/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Final report and briefing</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than January 1, 2021, the Commander of the United States Transportation Command, in coordination with the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Secretaries of the military departments, and the commanders of the combatant commands, shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f51e5cb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1712/c/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>submit to the congressional defense committees a final report on the study; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f51e5cc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1712/c/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>provide to such committees a briefing on the report.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f51e5cd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1712/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Form of reports</inline>.—</heading><content>The reports required by paragraphs (1) and (2) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f525afe-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1712/d" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definition of Sealift Ship</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “<term>sealift ship</term>” includes surge sealift vessels, tanker vessels, and non-governmental vessels incorporated as part of the maritime logistics enterprise.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e94413" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1713" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1713">SEC. 1713. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f525aff-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f525b00-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Contracts.</p></sidenote><heading>ASSESSMENT OF SPECIAL OPERATIONS FORCE STRUCTURE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f531e51-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1713/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Assessment</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall seek to enter into an agreement with a federally funded research and development center for the conduct of an independent assessment of the force structure and roles and responsibilities of special operations forces.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1805">133 STAT. 1805</page></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f531e52-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1713/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Matters to Be Considered</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In performing the assessment under this section, the federally funded research and development center shall consider the following matters:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f531e53-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1713/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The most recent national defense strategy under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s113/g">section 113(g) of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f531e54-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1713/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Special operations activities, as described in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s167/k">section 167(k) of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f531e55-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1713/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Potential future national security threats to the United States.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f531e56-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1713/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>Ongoing counterterrorism and contingency operations of the United States.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f531e57-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1713/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>The demand for special operations forces by geographic combatant commanders for security cooperation, exercises, and other missions that could be executed by conventional forces.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f531e58-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1713/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>Other government and non-government analyses that would contribute to the assessment through variations in study assumptions or potential scenarios.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f531e59-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1713/b/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>The role of emerging technology on special operations forces.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f531e5a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1713/b/8" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><content>Opportunities for reduced operation and sustainment costs of special operations.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f531e5b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1713/b/9" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">(9) </num><content>Current and projected capabilities of other United States Armed Forces that could affect force structure capability and capacity requirements of special operations forces.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f531e5c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1713/b/10" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="10">(10) </num><content>The process by which United States Special Operations Command determines force size and structure.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f531e5d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1713/b/11" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="11">(11) </num><content>The size, composition, and organizational structure of United States Special Operations Command headquarters and subordinate headquarters elements.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f531e5e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1713/b/12" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="12">(12) </num><content>The readiness of special operations forces for assigned missions and future conflicts.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f531e5f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1713/b/13" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="13">(13) </num><content>The adequacy of special operations force structure for meeting the goals of the National Military Strategy under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s153/b">section 153(b) of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f531e60-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1713/b/14" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="14">(14) </num><content>Any other matters deemed relevant.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f531e61-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1713/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f531e62-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f531e63-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Assessment Results</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The results of the assessment under this section shall include each of the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f531e64-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1713/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Considerations and recommendations for improving the readiness of special operations forces.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f531e65-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1713/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Alternative headquarters and force structure options to reduce administrative costs and enhance operational effectiveness.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f531e66-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1713/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Legislative recommendations with respect to <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s167">section 167 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, and other relevant provisions of law.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f531e67-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1713/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f531e68-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f531e69-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Records.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Submission to Congress</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than July 1, 2020, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees an unaltered copy of the assessment required under subsection (a) together with the views of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low-Intensity Conflict and the Commander of United States Special Operations Command on the assessment and the recommendations included in the assessment.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e94575" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1714" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1714">SEC. 1714. </num><heading>ARMY AVIATION STRATEGIC PLAN AND MODERNIZATION ROADMAP.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f53939a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1714/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Strategic Plan and Modernization Roadmap</inline>.—</heading><page identifier="/us/stat/133/1806">133 STAT. 1806</page> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f53939b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1714/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of the Army shall develop a comprehensive strategic plan for Army aviation, which shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f53939c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1714/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>ensure the alignment between requirements, both current and future, and Army budget submissions to meet such requirements; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f53939d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1714/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>inform the preparation of future defense program and budget requests by the Secretary, and the consideration of such requests by Congress.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f53939e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1714/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f53939f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analyses.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The plan required by paragraph (1) shall include the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f5393a0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1714/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f5393a1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment of all missions for Army aviation, both current missions and those missions necessary to support the national defense strategy and the U.S. Army in Multi-Domain Operations 2028 concept.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f5393a2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1714/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>An analysis of platforms, capabilities, and capacities necessary to fulfill such current and future Army aviation missions.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f5393a3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1714/a/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>The anticipated life cycle budget associated with each platform, capability, and capacity requirement for both current and future requirements.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f5393a4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1714/a/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>An analysis showing operational, budget, and schedule trade-offs between sustainment of currently fielded capabilities, modernization of currently fielded capabilities, and development and production of new capabilities.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f5393a5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1714/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report to Congress</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than March 30, 2020, the Secretary of the Army shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f5393a6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1714/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the comprehensive strategic plan required by subsection (a); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f5393a7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1714/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>a sustainment and modernization plan for carrying out such strategic plan through fiscal year 2028.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e94664" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1715" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1715">SEC. 1715. </num><heading>REPORT ON GROUND-BASED LONG-RANGE ARTILLERY TO COUNTER LAND AND MARITIME THREATS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f53e1c8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1715/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than March 1, 2020, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a report on the efforts by the Army and Marine Corps to develop and deploy ground-based long-range rocket and cannon artillery to counter land and maritime threats.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f53e1c9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1715/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f53e1ca-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report required by subsection (a) shall include each of the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f53e1cb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1715/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>An assessment of ongoing and future Army and Marine Corps efforts to develop and deploy ground-based long-range rocket and cannon artillery to counter land and maritime fires in the areas of operations of United States Indo-Pacific Command and United States European Command.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f53e1cc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1715/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>An assessment of and recommendations for how the Department of Defense can improve the development and deployment of such artillery.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f53e1cd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1715/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f53e1ce-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analysis.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f53e1cf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>An analysis, assessment, and determination of how such artillery employed in support of the United States and allied forces will be stationed, deployed, operationally positioned, and controlled to operate effectively against potential adversaries throughout the depth of their tactical, operational, and strategic formations, including any recommendations of <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1807">133 STAT. 1807</page> the Secretary regarding how such capabilities and support could be enhanced.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f53e1d0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1715/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Form of Report</inline>.—</heading><content>The report required by subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may contain a classified annex.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e94723" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1716" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1716">SEC. 1716. </num><heading>INDEPENDENT REVIEW OF TRANSPORTATION WORKING-CAPITAL FUND.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f542ff1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1716/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f542ff2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f542ff3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f542ff4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Contracts.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of each of the military departments, shall enter into a contract with a federally funded research and development center for the conduct of an independent review of the transportation working-capital fund (hereinafter referred to as the “TWCF”) of the United States Transportation Command.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f542ff5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1716/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Matters for Inclusion</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The review conducted under subsection (a) shall include each of the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f542ff6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1716/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The viability of the TWCF as it is structured as of the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f542ff7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1716/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f542ff8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment of any instances in which excess TWCF funds were used for procurement or modernization efforts that would not otherwise have been funded using amounts made available for operation and maintenance.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f542ff9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1716/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f542ffa-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f542ffb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>Recommendations for how the TWCF could be restructured in order to make the fund more effective and efficient.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f542ffc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1716/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>Potential alternative funding mechanisms for certain components of the TWCF, including the channel system.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f542ffd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1716/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>Any other matters the Secretaries jointly determine appropriate.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f542ffe-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1716/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f542fff-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Records.</p></sidenote><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than March 1, 2021, the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of each of the military departments shall jointly submit the to the congressional defense committees a copy of the review conducted under subsection (a).</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e94800" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1717" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1717">SEC. 1717. </num><heading>GEOGRAPHIC COMMAND RISK ASSESSMENT OF PROPOSED USE OF CERTAIN AIRCRAFT CAPABILITIES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f54a530-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1717/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than March 31, 2020, each commander of a geographic combatant command shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing an assessment of the level of operational risk to that command posed by the plans of the Department of the Navy and Department of the Air Force to provide a mix of fifth generation and advanced fourth generation tactical aircraft capabilities to meet near-, mid-, and far-term contingency and steady-state operational requirements against adversaries in support of the objectives of the 2018 national defense strategy.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f54a531-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1717/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Assessment of Risk</inline>.—</heading><content>In assessing levels of operational risk under subsection (a), a commander shall use the military risk matrix of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, as described in CJCS Instruction 3401.01E.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f54a532-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1717/c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Geographic Combatant Command</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “<term>geographic combatant command</term>” means each of the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f54a533-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1717/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>United States European Command.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f54a534-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1717/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>United States Indo-Pacific Command.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f54a535-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1717/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>United States Africa Command.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f54a536-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1717/c/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>United States Southern Command.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f54a537-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1717/c/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>United States Northern Command.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f54a538-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1717/c/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>United States Central Command.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1808">133 STAT. 1808</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e94866" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1718" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1718">SEC. 1718. </num><heading>REPORT ON BACKLOG OF PERSONNEL SECURITY CLEARANCE ADJUDICATIONS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f551a69-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1718/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f551a6a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f551a6b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and quarterly thereafter for three years, the Security Executive Agent, in coordination with members of the Performance Accountability Council established pursuant to Executive Order 13467, shall submit to Congress a report on the backlog of personnel security clearance adjudications conducted by all Government agencies that adjudicate decisions for security clearances. Such report shall include—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f551a6c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1718/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the size of the backlog of personnel security clearance adjudications, by agency, for the fiscal quarter preceding the quarter during which the report is submitted;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f551a6d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1718/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the average length of time, for each security clearance sensitivity level, to carry out an initial adjudication and an adjudication following a periodic reinvestigation, by agency;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f551a6e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1718/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>the number of cases referred to the Consolidated Adjudication Facility of the Department of Defense;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f551a6f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1718/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>the number of initial investigations adjudicated by the Consolidated Adjudication Facility;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f551a70-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1718/a/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>the number of periodic reinvestigations adjudicated by the Consolidated Adjudication Facility;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f551a71-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1718/a/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>the number of cases adjudicated by the Consolidated Adjudication Facility stemming from participation in a continuous evaluation program;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f551a72-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1718/a/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>the number of personnel enrolled in a continuous evaluation program as opposed to subject to a periodic reinvestigation;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f551a73-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1718/a/8" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><content>the number of adjudicators by agency; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f551a74-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1718/a/9" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">(9) </num><chapeau>a backlog mitigation plan, which shall include—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f551a75-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1718/a/9/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the identification of the cause of, and recommendations to remedy, the adjudication backlog at Federal agencies; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f551a76-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1718/a/9/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the steps the Security Executive Agent, established pursuant to Executive Order 13467, shall take to reduce the adjudication backlog.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f551a77-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1718/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Public Availability</inline>.—</heading><content>Each report required under subsection (a) shall be made publicly available.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e94950" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1719" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1719">SEC. 1719. </num><heading>REPORT REGARDING OUTSTANDING GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE RECOMMENDATIONS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3f554188-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Not later than September 30, 2020, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f554189-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1719/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f55418a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">List.</p></sidenote><content>a list of the priority recommendations identified by the Comptroller General of the United States regarding matters of the Department of Defense that the Secretary has not implemented due to funding limitations.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f55418b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1719/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f55418c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Cost estimate.</p></sidenote><content>the estimated cost associated with implementing such recommendations.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d159904e94973" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1720" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1720">SEC. 1720. </num><heading>REPORT ON NATIONAL GUARD AND UNITED STATES NORTHERN COMMAND CAPACITY TO MEET HOMELAND DEFENSE AND SECURITY INCIDENTS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3f558fad-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Not<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f558fae-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote> later than September 30, 2020, the Chief of the National Guard Bureau shall, in consultation with the Commander of United <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1809">133 STAT. 1809</page> States Northern Command, submit to the congressional defense committees a report setting forth the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f558faf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1720/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>A clarification of the roles and missions, structure, capabilities, and training of the National Guard and the United States Northern Command, and an identification of emerging gaps and shortfalls in light of current homeland security threats to our country.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f558fb0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1720/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f558fb1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">List.</p></sidenote><content>A list of the resources that each State and Territory National Guard has at its disposal that are available to respond to a homeland defense or security incident, with particular focus on a multi-State electromagnetic pulse event.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f558fb2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1720/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The readiness and resourcing status of forces listed pursuant to paragraph (2).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f558fb3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1720/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>The current strengths and areas of improvement in working with State and Federal interagency partners.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f558fb4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1720/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f558fb5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p></sidenote><content>The current assessments that address National Guard readiness and resourcing of regular United States Northern Command forces postured to respond to homeland defense and security incidents.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f558fb6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1720/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>A roadmap to 2040 that addresses readiness across the spectrum of long-range emerging threats facing the United States.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d159904e95024" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1721" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1721">SEC. 1721. </num><heading>ASSESSMENT OF STANDARDS, PROCESSES, PROCEDURES, AND POLICY RELATING TO CIVILIAN CASUALTIES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f562bf7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1721/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f562bf8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Contracts.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Assessment</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall seek to enter into an agreement with a federally funded research and development center for the conduct of an independent assessment of Department of Defense standards, processes, procedures, and policy relating to civilian casualties resulting from United States military operations.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f562bf9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1721/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Matters To Be Considered</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In conducting the assessment under this section, the federally funded research and development center shall consider the following matters:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f562bfa-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1721/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Department of Defense policy relating to civilian casualties resulting from United States military operations.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f562bfb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1721/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Standards, processes, and procedures for internal assessments and investigations of civilian casualties resulting from United States military operations.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f562bfc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1721/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Standards, processes, and procedures for identifying, assessing, investigating, and responding to reports of civilian casualties resulting from United States military operations from the public and non-governmental entities and sources.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f562bfd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1721/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>Combatant command resourcing and organizational constructs for assessing and investigating civilian casualties resulting from United States military operations.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f562bfe-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1721/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>Mechanisms for public and non-governmental entities to report civilian casualties that may have resulted from United States military operations to the Department of Defense.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f562bff-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1721/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>Standards and processes for accurately recording kinetic strikes, including raids, strikes, and other missions, and civilian casualties resulting from United States military operations.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f562c00-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1721/b/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f562c01-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analysis.</p></sidenote><content>An analysis of general reasons for any disparity between third party public estimates and official United States Government estimates of civilian casualties resulting from United States or joint military operations.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1810">133 STAT. 1810</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f562c02-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1721/b/8" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><content>The standardization of dissemination and institutionalization across the Department of Defense and the combatant commands of lessons learned from United States military operations as a means of reducing the likelihood of civilian casualties from United States military operations.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f562c03-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1721/b/9" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">(9) </num><content>Any other matters the Secretary of Defense determines appropriate.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f562c04-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1721/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Recommendations for Improvements</inline>.—</heading><content>The results of the assessment under this section shall include recommendations for improvements to standards, processes, procedures, policy, and organizational constructs relating to civilian casualties resulting from United States military operations.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f562c05-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1721/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Submission of Report</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f562c06-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1721/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than July 1, 2020, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report setting forth an unaltered copy of the assessment under this section, together with the views of the Secretary on the assessment and on the recommendations included pursuant to subsection (c).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f562c07-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1721/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Form of report</inline>.—</heading><content>The report under paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may contain a classified annex.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f562c08-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1721/d/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Public availability</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall make the unclassified form of the report under paragraph (1) available to the public.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e95146" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1722" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1722">SEC. 1722. </num><heading>REPORT ON TRANSFERS OF EQUIPMENT TO PROHIBITED ENTITIES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f56a039-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1722/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f56a03a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than March 1, 2021, and each subsequent year through 2025, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of State, shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the transfer of defense articles during the year preceding the year during which the report is submitted to any of the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f56a03b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1722/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Any security force unit that has committed a gross violation of human rights in violation of <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s362">section 362 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, or section 620M of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (<ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2378d">22 U.S.C. 2378d</ref>).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f56a03c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1722/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Any group or organization prohibited by law from receiving assistance from the United States.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f56a03d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1722/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Matters to Be Included</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report required by subsection (a) shall include the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f56a03e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1722/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f56a03f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>A description of any confirmed instance in which the government of a foreign state that has received defense articles pursuant to a Department of Defense assistance authority subsequently transferred any such articles to a unit of that foreign state that is prohibited from receiving assistance from the United States by reason of a determination by the Secretary of Defense or the Secretary of State that there is credible evidence that such unit has committed a gross violation of human rights.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f56a040-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1722/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>A description of any instance, confirmed or under investigation, in which the government of a foreign state that has received defense articles pursuant to a Department of Defense assistance authority subsequently transferred any such articles to a group or organization that is prohibited by law from receiving assistance from the United States.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1811">133 STAT. 1811</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f56a041-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1722/c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Appropriate Committees of Congress Defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “<term>appropriate committees of Congress</term>” means—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f56a042-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1722/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f56a043-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1722/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e95225" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1723" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1723">SEC. 1723. </num><heading>ANNUAL REPORT ON STRIKES UNDERTAKEN BY THE UNITED STATES AGAINST TERRORIST TARGETS OUTSIDE AREAS OF ACTIVE HOSTILITIES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f56ee64-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1723/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f56ee65-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than May 1 2020, and annually thereafter until 2022, the Director of National Intelligence and the Secretary of Defense shall jointly submit to Congress a report on the number of strikes undertaken by the United States against terrorist targets outside areas of active hostilities during the preceding calendar year, as well as assessments of combatant and non-combatant deaths resulting from those strikes.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f56ee66-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1723/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Contents of Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report required by subsection (a) shall include—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f56ee67-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1723/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>information obtained from relevant agencies regarding the general sources of information and methodology used to conduct the assessments of combatant and non-combatant deaths;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f56ee68-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1723/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>to the extent feasible and appropriate, the general reasons for discrepancies between post-strike assessments from the United States and credible reporting from nongovernmental organizations regarding non-combatant deaths resulting from strikes undertaken by the United States against terrorist targets outside areas of active hostilities.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f56ee69-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1723/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Review of Post-strike Reporting</inline>.—</heading><content>In preparing a report under this section, the Director and the Secretary shall, to the maximum extent practicable, review relevant and credible post-strike all-source reporting, including such information from nongovernmental sources, for the purpose of ensuring that this reporting is available to and considered by relevant agencies in their assessment of deaths.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f56ee6a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1723/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Form of Report</inline>.—</heading><content>The report required under subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e95279" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1724" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1724">SEC. 1724. </num><heading>REVIEW AND ASSESSMENT OF MITIGATION OF MILITARY HELICOPTER NOISE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f573c8b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1724/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f573c8c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, shall conduct a review and assessment of military helicopter noise in the National Capital Region. Such review and assessment shall include—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f573c8d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1724/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>a study on the causes and effects of military helicopter noise on communities and individuals in the National Capital Region;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f573c8e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1724/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f573c8f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f573c90-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>recommendations to mitigate the effects of military helicopter noise on individuals, structures, and property values in the National Capital Region; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f573c91-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1724/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>the extent to which the Department has processes in place for collecting, analyzing, and managing military helicopter noise complaints from the general public across the National Capital Region.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f573c92-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1724/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Focus</inline>.—</heading><content>In conducting the review under subsection (a), the Secretary and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff shall <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1812">133 STAT. 1812</page> focus on all military helicopter flights in the National Capital Region, including helicopters from the Army, Air Force, and Marine Corps.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f573c93-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1724/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than six months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the results of the review conducted under subsection (a). Such report shall include a description of the policies and procedures currently being used by the Army, Air Force, and Marine Corps in the National Capital Region to mitigate the impact of helicopter noise as well as the means to track compliance with these internal practices to ensure compliance.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f573c94-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stA/s1724/d" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definition of National Capital Region</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “<term>National Capital Region</term>” has the meaning given the term in <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2574">section 2574 of title 10, United States Code</ref>.</content></subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle id="d159904e95352" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB" style="-uslm-lc:I658178"><num value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading>Other Matters</heading> <section id="d159904e95357" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1731" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1731">SEC. 1731. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f573c95-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective dates.</p></sidenote><heading>TECHNICAL, CONFORMING, AND CLERICAL AMENDMENTS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f5ba966-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1731/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps"><ref href="/us/usc/t10">Title 10, United States Code</ref></inline>.—</heading><chapeau><ref href="/us/usc/t10">Title 10, United States Code</ref>,<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f5ba967-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s101">10 USC 101</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> as follows:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f5ba968-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1731/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The table of chapters at the beginning of subtitle A, and at the beginning of part I of such subtitle,<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f5ba969-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s101">10 USC 101</ref> prec.<?GPOvSpace 04?></p></sidenote> are each amended by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the item relating to chapter 9A and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658260"> <designator><b>“9A. </b></designator> <label><b>Audit</b></label> <target leaderAlign="left" leaderChar="." style="-uslm-lc:I658252"><b>240a”.</b><?GPOvSpace 04?></target> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f5ba96a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1731/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The table of chapters at the beginning of subtitle A, and at the beginning of part I of such subtitle,<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f5ba96b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s101">10 USC 101</ref> prec., 2001 prec.<?GPOvSpace 04?></p></sidenote> are each amended by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the item relating to chapter 112 and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658260"> <designator><b>“112. </b></designator> <label><b>Cyber Scholarship Program</b></label> <target leaderAlign="left" leaderChar="." style="-uslm-lc:I658252"><b>2200”.</b><?GPOvSpace 04?></target> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f5ba96c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1731/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Section 113(j)(1) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the</quotedText>” before “<quotedText>congressional defense committees</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f5ba96d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1731/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>Section 119a <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> in each of the subsection headings for subsections (a) and (b) by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText><headingText class="smallCaps">AACMS</headingText></quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText><headingText class="smallCaps">ACCMS</headingText></quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f5ba96e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1731/a/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>Section 127(c)(1) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the</quotedText>” before “<quotedText>congressional defense committees</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f5ba96f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1731/a/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><chapeau>Section 130i <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f5ba970-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1731/a/6/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in subsection (i)(1), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(C)</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>(j)(3)</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f5ba971-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1731/a/6/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in subsection (j)(6), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>40101</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>44802</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f5ba972-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1731/a/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>Section 131(b)(8) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subparagraph (I) as subparagraph (F).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f5ba973-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1731/a/8" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><content>Section 132 <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsection (e) as subsection (d).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f5ba974-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1731/a/9" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">(9) </num><content>The item relating to section 169 in the table of sections at the beginning of chapter 6<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f5ba975-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s161">10 USC 161</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> a period after “<quotedText>Command</quotedText>”.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1813">133 STAT. 1813</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f5ba976-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1731/a/10" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="10">(10) </num><content>The item relating to section 183a in the table of sections at the beginning of chapter 7<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f5ba977-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s171">10 USC 171</ref> prec.<?GPOvSpace 04?></p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“183a. </designator> <label>Military Aviation and Installation Assurance Clearinghouse for review of mission obstructions.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f5ba978-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1731/a/11" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="11">(11) </num><content>Section 187(a)(2)(C) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f5ba979-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1731/a/12" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="12">(12) </num><content>Section 222a(d)(3)(A) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>had</quotedText>” before “<quotedText>been</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f5ba97a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1731/a/13" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="13">(13) </num><content>Section 222b(a) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>United States Code,</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f5ba97b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1731/a/14" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="14">(14) </num><chapeau>Section 284 <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f5ba97c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1731/a/14/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 376</quotedText>” both places it appears and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 276</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f5ba97d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1731/a/14/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in subsection (f), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>)</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>Stat. 1564)</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f5bd08e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1731/a/14/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>in subsection (g)(2), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 375</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 275</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f5bd08f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1731/a/14/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>in subsection (h)(1)(A)(vi)(VI) by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 1004 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1991 (<ref href="/us/usc/t10/s374">10 U.S.C. 374 note</ref>) and</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f5bd090-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1731/a/15" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="15">(15) </num><content>The table of sections at the beginning of subchapter V of chapter 16<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f5bd091-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s341">10 USC 341</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Sec.</quotedText>” after the item relating to section 350.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f5bd092-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1731/a/16" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="16">(16) </num><content>Section 341(e)(2)(A) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> a period at the end.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f5bd093-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1731/a/17" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="17">(17) </num><content>Section 526(k) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the</quotedText>” before “<quotedText>number of general officers</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f5bd094-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1731/a/18" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="18">(18) </num><content>Section 649j <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(a) <headingText class="smallCaps">In General.–</headingText>The</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>The</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f5bd095-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1731/a/19" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="19">(19) </num><content>Section 651(a) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>shall serve</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>(<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s3806/d/1">50 U.S.C. 3806(d)(1)</ref>)</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f5bd096-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1731/a/20" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="20">(20) </num><content>The heading of section 928b (article 128b of the Uniform Code of Military Justice) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y3f5bd097-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658166"><num class="fontsize12" value="928b">“§ 928b.</num><heading class="fontsize12"> Art. 128b. Domestic violence”</heading></section> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f5bd098-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1731/a/21" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="21">(21) </num><content>Section 1034(b)(1)(B)(ii) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subsection (i)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subsection (j)</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f5bd099-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1731/a/22" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="22">(22) </num><content>Section 1073c(a) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> the second paragraph (4) as paragraph (6).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f5bd09a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1731/a/23" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="23">(23) </num><content>Section 1075(d)(1) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> in the table by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>25% of out of network</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>25% out of network</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f5bd09b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1731/a/24" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="24">(24) </num><content>Section 1076d(d)(1) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 1075 of this section</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 1075 of this title</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f5bd09c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1731/a/25" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="25">(25) </num><content>Section 1076e(d)(1) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 1075 of this section</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 1075 of this title</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f5bd09d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1731/a/26" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="26">(26) </num><content>Section 1142(c)(3) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>paragraph (2)(B)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>paragraph (2)(C)</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f5bd09e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1731/a/27" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="27">(27) </num><content>Section 1762(c) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>in at any one time</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>at any one time in</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f5bd09f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1731/a/28" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="28">(28) </num><content>Section 1788a <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> in subsection (d)(1) by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Not later than March 1, 2019, and each March 1 thereafter</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Not later than March 1 each year</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f5bd0a0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1731/a/29" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="29">(29) </num><content>Section 2208(u) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>of this title</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>2805</quotedText>” each place it appears.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1814">133 STAT. 1814</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f5bd0a1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1731/a/30" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="30">(30) </num><content>Section 2216(b)(1) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subsection (c)(1)(B)(iii)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subsection (c)(1)(B)(ii)</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f5bd0a2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1731/a/31" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="31">(31) </num><content>Section 2222(i)(11) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subsection (a)(6)(A)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subsection (e)(6)(A)</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f5bd0a3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1731/a/32" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="32">(32) </num><content>Section 2228(a)(2) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the second period at the end.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f5bd0a4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1731/a/33" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="33">(33) </num><content>The item relating to section 2229b in the table of sections at the beginning of chapter 131<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f5bd0a5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2201">10 USC 2201</ref> prec.<?GPOvSpace 04?></p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“2229b. </designator> <label>Comptroller General assessment of acquisition programs and initiatives.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f5bd0a6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1731/a/34" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="34">(34) </num><content>Section 2273(b)(1) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> a semicolon at the end.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f5bd0a7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1731/a/35" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="35">(35) </num><content>The heading for section 2279d <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the period at the end.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f5bd0a8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1731/a/36" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="36">(36) </num><content>The heading of section 2284, as added by section 311(a) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/232">Public Law 115–232</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/132/1708">132 Stat. 1708</ref>), <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y3f5bd0a9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658164"><num class="fontsize12" value="2284">“§ 2284.</num><heading class="fontsize12"> Explosive Ordnance Disposal Defense Program”</heading></section> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f5bd0aa-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1731/a/37" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="37">(37) </num><chapeau>Section 2304(f)(1)(B) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f5bd0ab-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1731/a/37/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in clause (ii), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>paragraph (6)(A)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>paragraph (5)(A)</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f5bd0ac-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1731/a/37/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in clause (iii), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>paragraph (6)(B)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>paragraph (5)(B)</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f5bd0ad-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1731/a/38" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="38">(38) </num><content>Section 2305a(d)(1) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>a indefinite</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>an indefinite</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f5bd0ae-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1731/a/39" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="39">(39)</num><subparagraph class="inline" id="y3f5bd0af-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1731/a/39/A"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>Section 2304e <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the last four words of the section heading.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3f5bd0b0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1731/a/39/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>Section 2323a <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f5bd0b1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1731/a/39/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>in the section heading, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the last six words; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f5bd0b2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1731/a/39/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau>in subsection (e)—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y3f5bd0b3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1731/a/39/B/ii/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>in paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText><ref href="/us/stat/102/2468">102 Stat. 2468</ref>;</quotedText>”;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y3f5bd0b4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1731/a/39/B/ii/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><content>in paragraph (2), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(<ref href="/us/usc/t25/s450b/d">25 U.S.C. 450b(d)</ref>)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(<ref href="/us/usc/t25/s5304/d">25 U.S.C. 5304(d)</ref>)</quotedText>”; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y3f5bd0b5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1731/a/39/B/ii/III" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="III">(III) </num><content>in paragraph (3), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(<ref href="/us/usc/t25/s450b/e">25 U.S.C. 450b(e)</ref>)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(<ref href="/us/usc/t25/s5304/e">25 U.S.C. 5304(e)</ref>)</quotedText>”.</content></subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3f5bd0b6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1731/a/39/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>The table of sections at the beginning of chapter<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f5bd0b7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2301">10 USC 2301</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> 137 <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the last four words of the item relating to section 2304e and the last six words of the item relating to section 2323a.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f5bd0b8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1731/a/40" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="40">(40) </num><content>Section 2307(a)(1) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>may</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>may—</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f5bd0b9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1731/a/41" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="41">(41) </num><content>Section 2313b(d) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>an task order</quotedText>” both places it appears and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>a task order</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f5bd0ba-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1731/a/42" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="42">(42) </num><content>Section 2329(g)(1) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText> ‘bridge contact’ </quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText> ‘bridge contract’ </quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f5bd0bb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1731/a/43" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="43">(43) </num><content>Section 2339a(e)(5) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 3542(b)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 3552(b)(6)</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f5bd0bc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1731/a/44" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="44">(44) </num><content>Section 2366a(c)(1)(F) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 2366a(b)(6) of this title</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subsection (b)(6)</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f5bd0bd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1731/a/45" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="45">(45) </num><content>Section 2368(f)(1) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>transition</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>transaction</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f5bd0be-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1731/a/46" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="46">(46) </num><content>Section 2371b(d)(1)(C) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>other than</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>sources</quotedText>”.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1815">133 STAT. 1815</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f5bd0bf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1731/a/47" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="47">(47) </num><chapeau>Section 2380B <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f5bd0c0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1731/a/47/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section</quotedText>” before “<quotedText>2376(1) of this title</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f5bd0c1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1731/a/47/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>purposed of</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>purposes of</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f5bd0c2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1731/a/48" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="48">(48) </num><content>Section 2401(e)(2) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subsection (f)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>subsection (g)</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f5bd0c3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1731/a/49" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="49">(49) </num><content>The item relating to section 2439 in the table of sections at the beginning of chapter 144<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f5bd0c4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s230">10 USC 230</ref> prec.<?GPOvSpace 04?></p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“2439. </designator> <label>Negotiation of price for technical data before development, production, or sustainment of major weapon systems.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f5bd0c5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1731/a/50" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="50">(50) </num><content>The item relating to subchapter II in the table of subchapters for chapter 144B<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f5bd0c6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2446a">10 USC 2446a</ref> prec.<?GPOvSpace 04?></p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658260"> <designator><b>“II. </b></designator> <label><b>Development, Prototyping, and Deployment of Weapon System Components or Technology</b></label> <target leaderAlign="left" leaderChar="." style="-uslm-lc:I658252"><b>2447a”.</b><?GPOvSpace 04?></target> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f5bd0c7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1731/a/51" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="51">(51) </num><content>Section 2447a(a) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>after fiscal year 2017</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f5bd0c8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1731/a/52" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="52">(52) </num><chapeau>Section 2547(b)(2) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f5bd0c9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1731/a/52/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>material</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>materiel</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f5bd0ca-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1731/a/52/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Material</quotedText>” both places it appears and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Materiel</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f5bd0cb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1731/a/53" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="53">(53) </num><content>Section 2802(e)(1) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>shall comply with</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> <quotedContent>“shall—<subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3f5bd0cc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>comply with”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f5bd0cd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1731/a/54" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="54">(54) </num><chapeau>Section 2804(b) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>, in the second sentence—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f5bd0ce-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1731/a/54/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(1)</quotedText>” and “<quotedText>(2)</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f5bd0cf-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1731/a/54/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>project and</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>project,</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f5bd0d0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1731/a/55" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="55">(55) </num><content>Section 2805(d)(1)(B) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>under</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>made available</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f5bd0d1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1731/a/56" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="56">(56) </num><content>Section 2835a(c) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(1) The Secretary</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>The Secretary</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f5bd0d2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1731/a/57" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="57">(57) </num><content>Section 2879(a)(2)(A) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the comma after “<quotedText>2017</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f5bd0d3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1731/a/58" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="58">(58) </num><content>Section 2913(c) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>government a gas or electric utility</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>government gas or electric utility</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f5bd0d4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1731/a/59" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="59">(59) </num><content>The item relating to section 2914 in the table of sections at the beginning of chapter 173<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f5bf7e5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2911">10 USC 2911</ref> prec.<?GPOvSpace 04?></p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“2914. </designator> <label>Energy resilience and conservation construction projects.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f5bf7e6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1731/a/60" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="60">(60)</num><subparagraph class="inline" id="y3f5bf7e7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1731/a/60/A"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>The heading of section 8749, as amended by section 1114(b)(2) and redesignated by section 807(d)(6) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/232">Public Law 115–232</ref>)<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f5bf7e8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/stat/132/1836">132 Stat. 1836</ref>.</p></sidenote>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by capitalizing the initial letter of the fifth, sixth, and seventh words and the initial letter of the last two words.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3f5bf7e9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1731/a/60/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>The heading of section 8749a, as added by section 1114(a) and redesignated by section 8(d)(6) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/232">Public Law 115–232</ref>)<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f5bf7ea-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/stat/132/1836">132 Stat. 1836</ref>.</p></sidenote>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by capitalizing the initial letter of the fifth, sixth, and seventh words.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f5bf7eb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1731/a/61" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="61">(61) </num><content>Section 9069(a) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>are</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>is</quotedText>”.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1816">133 STAT. 1816</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f5bf7ec-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1731/a/62" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="62">(62) </num><content>Section 10217(e)(4) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>shall an individual</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>shall be an individual</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f5bf7ed-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1731/a/63" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="63">(63) </num><content>The item relating to section 2568a in the table of sections at the beginning of chapter 152<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f5bf7ee-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2551">10 USC 2551</ref> prec.<?GPOvSpace 04?></p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“2568a. </designator> <label>Damaged personal protective equipment: award to members separating from the armed forces and veterans.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f5bf7ef-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1731/a/64" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="64">(64) </num><content>Section 7016(b)(5)(A) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f5bf7f0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1731/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f5bf7f1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s111">10 USC 111 note</ref> prec.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">NDAA for Fiscal Year 2019</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Effective as of August 13, 2018, and as if included therein as enacted, the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/232">Public Law 115–232</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> as follows:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f5bf7f2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1731/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Section 331(g)(2) (<ref href="/us/stat/132/1724">132 Stat. 1724</ref>)<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f5bf7f3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s111">10 USC 111</ref> prec.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>of such title</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>chapter 2</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f5bf7f4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1731/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Section 844(b) (<ref href="/us/stat/132/1881">132 Stat. 1881</ref>)<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f5bf7f5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2534">10 USC 2534 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>This section and the amendments made by this section</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>The amendment made by subsection (a)</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f5bf7f6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1731/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Section 1246(1)(B) (<ref href="/us/stat/132/2049">132 Stat. 2049</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end before the semicolon the following: “<quotedText>and transferring it to appear after paragraph (15)</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f5bf7f7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1731/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>Section 2805(c) (<ref href="/us/stat/132/2262">132 Stat. 2262</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2864">10 U.S.C. 2864 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>United Facilities Criteria</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Unified Facilities Criteria</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f5bf7f8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1731/c" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f5bf7f9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2273">10 USC 2273 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">NDAA for Fiscal Year 2018</inline>.—</heading><content>Effective as of December 12, 2017, and as if included therein as enacted, section 1609(b)(3) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/91">Public Law 115–91</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/131/1728">131 Stat. 1728</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2273">10 U.S.C. 2273 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, and,</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, and</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f5bf7fa-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1731/d" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f5bf7fb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2358">10 USC 2358 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">NDAA for Fiscal Year 2017</inline>.—</heading><content>Effective as of December 23, 2016, and as if included therein as enacted, section 233(c)(2)(C)(ii) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (<ref href="/us/pl/114/328">Public Law 114–328</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/130/2061">130 Stat. 2061</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2358">10 U.S.C. 2358 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f5bf7fc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1731/e" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f5bf7fd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2911">10 USC 2911 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">NDAA for Fiscal Year 2012</inline>.—</heading><content>Effective as of December 31, 2011, and as if included therein as enacted, section 315 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (<ref href="/us/pl/112/81">Public Law 112–81</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/125/1358">125 Stat. 1358</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2911">10 U.S.C. 2911 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsections (d), (e), and (f) as subsections (c), (d), and (e), respectively.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f5bf7fe-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1731/f" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f5bf7ff-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Applicability.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f5bf800-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s101">10 USC 101 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Coordination With Other Amendments Made by This Act</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of applying amendments made by provisions of this Act other than this section, the amendments made by this section shall be treated as having been enacted immediately before any such amendments by other provisions of this Act.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e96913" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1732" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1732">SEC. 1732. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f5bf801-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time periods.</p></sidenote><heading>ESTABLISHMENT OF LEAD INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR AN OVERSEAS CONTINGENCY OPERATION BASED ON SECRETARY OF DEFENSE NOTIFICATION.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f5c4622-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1732/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Notification on Commencement of OCO</inline>.—</heading><content><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s113">Section 113 of title 10, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subsection:<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1817">133 STAT. 1817</page> <quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f5c4623-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="n">“(n) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Notification of Certain Overseas Contingency Operations for Purposes of Inspector General Act of 1978</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense shall provide the Chair of the Council of Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency written notification of the commencement or designation of a military operation as an overseas contingency operation upon the earlier of—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f5c4624-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f5c6d35-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>a determination by the Secretary that the overseas contingency operation is expected to exceed 60 days; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f5c6d36-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>the date on which the overseas contingency operation exceeds 60 days.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f5c6d37-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1732/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment of Lead Inspector General Based on Notification</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 8L of the Inspector General Act of 1978 (<ref href="/us/usc/t5/app">5 U.S.C. App.</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f5c6d38-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1732/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in subsection (a)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f5c6d39-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1732/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Upon the commencement</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText>the Chair</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>The Chair</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f5c6d3a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1732/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> before the period at the end the following: <quotedContent>“upon the earlier of—<paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y3f5c6d3b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>the commencement or designation of a military operation as an overseas contingency operation that exceeds 60 days; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y3f5c6d3c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>receipt of a notification under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s113/n">section 113(n) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, with respect to an overseas contingency operation”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f5c6d3d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1732/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (d)(1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the commencement or designation of the military operation concerned as an overseas contingency operation that exceeds 60 days</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> <quotedContent>“the earlier of—<subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f5c6d3e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>the commencement or designation of the military operation concerned as an overseas contingency operation that exceeds 60 days; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f5c6d3f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>receipt of a notification under <ref href="/us/usc/t10/s113/n">section 113(n) of title 10, United States Code</ref>, with respect to an overseas contingency operation”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e97054" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1733" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1733">SEC. 1733. </num><heading>CLARIFICATION OF AUTHORITY OF INSPECTORS GENERAL FOR OVERSEAS CONTINGENCY OPERATIONS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3f5cbb60-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 8L(d)(2) of the Inspector General Act of 1978 (<ref href="/us/usc/t5/app">5 U.S.C. App.</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f5cbb61-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1733/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in subparagraph (D)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f5cbb62-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1733/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in clause (i), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>to exercise</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText>such matter</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>to identify and coordinate with the Inspector General who has principal jurisdiction over the matter to ensure effective oversight</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f5cbb63-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1733/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><subsection class="fontsize10" id="y3f5ce274-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii)</num><subparagraph class="inline" id="y3f5ce275-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>Upon written request by the Inspector General with principal jurisdiction over a matter with respect to the contingency operation, and with the approval of the lead Inspector General, an Inspector General specified in subsection (c) may provide investigative support or conduct an independent investigation of an allegation of criminal activity by any United States personnel, contractor, subcontractor, grantee, or vendor in the applicable theater of operations.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1818">133 STAT. 1818</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3f5ce276-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f5ce277-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><chapeau>In the case of a determination by the lead Inspector General that no Inspector General has principal jurisdiction over a matter with respect to the contingency operation, the lead Inspector General may—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f5ce278-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="aa">“(aa) </num><content>conduct an independent investigation of an allegation described in subclause (I); or</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f5ce279-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="bb">“(bb) </num><content>request that an Inspector General specified in subsection (c) conduct such investigation.”</content></clause> </subparagraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f5ce27a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1733/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f5d098b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><chapeau>To enhance cooperation among Inspectors General and encourage comprehensive oversight of the contingency operation, any Inspector General responsible for conducting oversight of any program or operation performed in support of the contingency operation may, to the maximum extent practicable and consistent with the duties, responsibilities, policies, and procedures of such Inspector General—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f5d098c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f5d098d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p></sidenote><content>coordinate such oversight activities with the lead Inspector General; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f5d098e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>provide information requested by the lead Inspector General relating to the responsibilities of the lead Inspector General described in subparagraphs (B), (C), and (G).”</content></clause> </subparagraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d159904e97154" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1734" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1734">SEC. 1734. </num><heading>EMPLOYMENT STATUS OF ANNUITANTS FOR INSPECTORS GENERAL FOR OVERSEAS CONTINGENCY OPERATIONS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3f5d309f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 8L(d) of the Inspector General Act of 1978 (<ref href="/us/usc/t5/app">5 U.S.C. App.</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f5d30a0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1734/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in paragraph (2)(E), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(without regard to subsection (b)(2) of such section)</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>United States Code,</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f5d30a1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1734/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in paragraph (3), by <amendingAction type="amend">amending</amendingAction> subparagraph (C) to read as follows:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3f5d57b2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C)</num><clause class="inline" id="y3f5d57b3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="i">(i) </num><chapeau>An annuitant receiving an annuity under the Foreign Service Retirement and Disability System or the Foreign Service Pension System under chapter 8 of title I of the Foreign Service Act of 1980 (<ref href="/us/usc/t22/s4041/etseq">22 U.S.C. 4041 et seq.</ref>) who is reemployed under this subsection—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y3f5d57b4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>shall continue to receive the annuity; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y3f5d57b5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>shall not be considered a participant for purposes of chapter 8 of title I of the Foreign Service Act of 1980 (<ref href="/us/usc/t22/s4041/etseq">22 U.S.C. 4041 et seq.</ref>) or an employee for purposes of subchapter III of chapter 83 or <ref href="/us/usc/t5/ch84">chapter 84 of title 5, United States Code</ref>.</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3f5d57b6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>An annuitant described in clause (i) may elect in writing for the reemployment of the annuitant under this subsection to be subject to section 824 of the Foreign Service Act of 1980 (<ref href="/us/usc/t22/s4064">22 U.S.C. 4064</ref>). A reemployed annuitant shall make an election under this clause not later than 90 days after the date of the reemployment of the annuitant.”</content></clause> </subparagraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f5d57b7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1734/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f5d57b8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5)</num><subparagraph class="inline" id="y3f5d57b9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f5d57ba-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p></sidenote><content>A person employed by a lead Inspector General for an overseas contingency operation under this section shall acquire competitive status for appointment to any position in the competitive service for which the employee possesses the required qualifications upon the completion of 2 years of continuous service as an employee under this section.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f5d57bb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>No person who is first employed as described in subparagraph (A) more than 2 years after the date of the enactment <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1819">133 STAT. 1819</page> of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 may acquire competitive status under subparagraph (A).”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d159904e97259" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1735" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1735">SEC. 1735. </num><heading>EXTENSION OF NATIONAL SECURITY COMMISSION ON ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f5da5dc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1735/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Extension</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (e) of section 1051 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/232">Public Law 115–232</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/132/1962">132 Stat. 1962</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>October 1, 2020</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>October 1, 2021</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f5da5dd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1735/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authority to Accept Gifts</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (a) of such section <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f5da5de-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">“(8) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authority to accept gifts</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission may accept, use, and dispose of gifts or donations of services, goods, and property from non-Federal entities for the purposes of aiding and facilitating the work of the Commission. The authority in this paragraph does not extend to gifts of money.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f5da5df-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1735/c" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reports</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subsection (c) of such section <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f5da5e0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1735/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> paragraph (3) as paragraph (4); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f5da5e1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1735/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after paragraph (1) the following new paragraphs:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3f5da5e2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Interim reports</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than each of December 1, 2019, and December 1, 2020, the Commission shall submit as described in that paragraph an interim report on the review required under subsection (b).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3f5da5e3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Final report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than March 1, 2021, the Commission shall submit as described in paragraph (1) a comprehensive final report on the review required under subsection (b).”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e97367" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1736" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1736">SEC. 1736. </num><heading>EXEMPTION FROM CALCULATION OF MONTHLY INCOME, FOR PURPOSES OF BANKRUPTCY LAWS, OF CERTAIN PAYMENTS FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS AND THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.</heading><content class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x3f5dccf4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t11/s101/10A">Section 101(10A) of title 11, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> subparagraph (B) and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentUp2 fontsize10" id="y3f5df405-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B)</num><clause class="inline" id="y3f5df406-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>includes any amount paid by any entity other than the debtor (or in a joint case the debtor and the debtor’s spouse), on a regular basis for the household expenses of the debtor or the debtor’s dependents (and, in a joint case, the debtor’s spouse if not otherwise a dependent); and</content></clause> <clause class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3f5df407-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><chapeau>excludes—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y3f5df408-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>benefits received under the Social Security Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s301/etseq">42 U.S.C. 301 et seq.</ref>);</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y3f5df409-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>payments to victims of war crimes or crimes against humanity on account of their status as victims of such crimes;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y3f5df40a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="III">“(III) </num><content>payments to victims of international terrorism or domestic terrorism, as those terms are defined in section 2331 of title 18, on account of their status as victims of such terrorism; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y3f5df40b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="IV">“(IV) </num><content>any monthly compensation, pension, pay, annuity, or allowance paid under title 10, 37, or 38 in connection with a disability, combat-related injury or disability, or death of a member of the uniformed services, except that any retired pay excluded under this subclause shall include retired pay paid under chapter 61 of title 10 only to the extent that such <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1820">133 STAT. 1820</page> retired pay exceeds the amount of retired pay to which the debtor would otherwise be entitled if retired under any provision of title 10 other than chapter 61 of that title.”</content></subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> </quotedContent>.</content></section> <section id="d159904e97431" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1737" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1737">SEC. 1737. </num><heading>EXTENSION OF POSTAGE STAMP FOR BREAST CANCER RESEARCH.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  <ref href="/us/usc/t39/s414/h">Section 414(h) of title 39, United States Code</ref>, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>2019</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>2027</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section id="d159904e97450" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1738" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1738">SEC. 1738. </num><heading>NATIONAL COMMISSION ON MILITARY AVIATION SAFETY.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f5e1b1c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1738/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Extension of Deadline for Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (h)(2) of section 1087 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/232">Public Law 115–232</ref>)<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f5e1b1d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/stat/132/1995">132 Stat. 1995</ref>.</p></sidenote> <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>March 1, 2020</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 1, 2020</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f5e1b1e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1738/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Secretary of Defense Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Such section is further amended by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f5e422f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="m">“(m) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f5e4230-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report to Congress</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 120 days after the date of the submittal of the report under subsection (h)(2), the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of each of the military departments, shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a report that includes each of the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f5e4231-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f5e4232-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>An assessment of the findings and conclusions of the Commission.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f5e4233-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f5e4234-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plan.</p></sidenote><content>The plan of the Secretaries for implementing the recommendations of the Commission.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f5e4235-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>Any other actions taken or planned by the Secretary of Defense or the Secretary of any of the military departments to improve military aviation safety.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f5e4236-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1738/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>In addition to any other amounts authorized to be appropriated for the National Commission on Military Aviation Safety established under section 1087 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (<ref href="/us/pl/115/232">Public Law 115–232</ref>), of the amounts authorized to be appropriated for Operation and Maintenance, Defense-wide for fiscal year 2020, as specified in the funding table in section 4301, $3,000,000 shall be available for the National Commission on Aviation Safety.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e97544" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1739" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1739">SEC. 1739. </num><heading>GUARANTEE OF RESIDENCY FOR SPOUSES OF MEMBERS OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f5e6947-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1739/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Title VI of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t50/s4021/etseq">50 U.S.C. 4021 et seq.</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new section:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y3f5e6948-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="707">“SEC. 707. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f5e6949-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t50/s4027">50 USC 4027</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize12">GUARANTEE OF RESIDENCY FOR SPOUSES OF SERVICEMEMBERS.</heading><content class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  “For the purposes of establishing the residency of a spouse of a servicemember for any purpose (including the registration of a business), the spouse of a servicemember may elect to use the same residence as the servicemember regardless of the date on which the marriage of the spouse and the servicemember occurred.”</content></section> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f5e694a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1739/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of contents in section 1(b) of such Act <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after the item relating to section 706 the following new item:<?GPOvSpace 04?> <quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“Sec. 707. </designator> <label>Guarantee of residency for spouses of servicemembers.”.</label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent><page identifier="/us/stat/133/1821">133 STAT. 1821</page></content></subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e97612" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1740" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1740">SEC. 1740. </num><heading>ELECTROMAGNETIC PULSES AND GEOMAGNETIC DISTURBANCES.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f5fc8db-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1740/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">EMP and GMD Mitigation Research and Development</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f5fc8dc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1740/a/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Threat assessment, response, and recovery</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 320 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (<ref href="/us/usc/t6/s195f">6 U.S.C. 195f</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f5fc8dd-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1740/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in the section heading, by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and threat assessment, response, and recovery</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>development</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f5fc8de-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1740/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown2 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f60da4f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Threat Assessment, Response, and Recovery</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f60da50-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Roles and responsibilities</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f60da51-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Distribution of information</inline>.—</heading><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f60da52-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f60da53-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Beginning not later than June 19, 2020, the Secretary shall provide timely distribution of information on EMPs and GMDs to Federal, State, and local governments, owners and operators of critical infrastructure, and other persons determined appropriate by the Secretary.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f60da54-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall brief the appropriate congressional committees on the effectiveness of the distribution of information under clause (i).</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f60da55-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f60da56-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Response and recovery</inline>.—</heading><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f60da57-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency shall—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y3f60da58-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f60da59-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><content>coordinate the response to and recovery from the effects of EMPs and GMDs on critical infrastructure, in coordination with the heads of appropriate Sector-Specific Agencies, and on matters related to the bulk power system, in consultation with the Secretary of Energy and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y3f60da5a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>to the extent practicable, incorporate events that include EMPs and extreme GMDs as a factor in preparedness scenarios and exercises.</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f60da5b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f60da5c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Implementation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, in coordination with the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, and on matters related to the bulk power system, the Secretary of Energy and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, shall—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y3f60da5d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f60da5e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plans.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f60da5f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Procedures.</p></sidenote><content>not later than June 19, 2020, develop plans and procedures to coordinate the response to and recovery from EMP and GMD events; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y3f60da60-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>not later than December 21, 2020, conduct a national exercise to test the preparedness and response of the Nation to the effect of an EMP or extreme GMD event.</content></subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f60da61-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f60da62-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Research and development</inline>.—</heading><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f60da63-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary, in coordination with the heads of relevant Sector-Specific Agencies, shall—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y3f60da64-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>without duplication of existing or ongoing efforts, conduct research and development to better understand and more effectively model the effects <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1822">133 STAT. 1822</page> of EMPs and GMDs on critical infrastructure (which shall not include any system or infrastructure of the Department of Defense or any system or infrastructure of the Department of Energy associated with nuclear weapons activities); and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y3f60da65-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>develop technologies to enhance the resilience of and better protect critical infrastructure.</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f60da66-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f60da67-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Plan</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than March 26, 2020, and in coordination with the heads of relevant Sector-Specific Agencies, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a research and development action plan to rapidly address modeling shortfall and technology development.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f60da68-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Emergency information system</inline>.—</heading><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f60da69-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f60da6a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, in coordination with relevant stakeholders, shall maintain a network of systems, such as the alerting capabilities of the integrated public alert and warning system authorized under section 526, that are capable of providing appropriate emergency information to the public before (if possible), during, and in the aftermath of an EMP or GMD.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f60da6b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f60da6c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than December 21, 2020, the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, shall brief the appropriate congressional committees regarding the maintenance of systems, including the alerting capabilities of the integrated public alert and warning system authorized under section 526.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f60da6d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f60da6e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Quadrennial risk assessments</inline>.—</heading><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f60da6f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary, in coordination with the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of Energy, and the Secretary of Commerce, and informed by intelligence-based threat assessments, shall conduct a quadrennial EMP and GMD risk assessment.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f60da70-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f60da71-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefings</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than March 26, 2020, and every four years thereafter until 2032, the Secretary, the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of Energy, and the Secretary of Commerce shall provide a briefing to the appropriate congressional committees regarding the quadrennial EMP and GMD risk assessment.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f60da72-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Enhancing resilience</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary, in coordination with the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of Energy, the Secretary of Commerce, and the heads of other relevant Sector-Specific Agencies, shall use the results of the quadrennial EMP and GMD risk assessments to better understand and to improve resilience to the effects of EMPs and GMDs across all critical infrastructure sectors, including coordinating the prioritization of critical infrastructure at greatest risk to the effects of EMPs and GMDs.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f60da73-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Coordination</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f60da74-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report on technological options</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than December 21, 2020, and every four years thereafter until 2032, the Secretary, in coordination with the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of Energy, the heads of <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1823">133 STAT. 1823</page> other appropriate agencies, and, as appropriate, private-sector partners, shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees, a report that—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f60da75-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f60da76-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>assesses the technological options available to improve the resilience of critical infrastructure to the effects of EMPs and GMDs; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f60da77-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>identifies gaps in available technologies and opportunities for technological developments to inform research and development activities.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f60da78-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Test data</inline>.—</heading><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f60da79-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f60da7a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than December 20, 2020, the Secretary, in coordination with the heads of Sector-Specific Agencies, the Secretary of Defense, and the Secretary of Energy, shall—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y3f60da7b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f60da7c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Review.</p></sidenote><content>review test data regarding the effects of EMPs and GMDs on critical infrastructure systems, networks, and assets representative of those throughout the Nation; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y3f60da7d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>identify any gaps in the test data.</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f60da7e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f60da7f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f60da80-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Plan</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after identifying gaps in test data under clause (i), the Secretary, in coordination with the heads of Sector-Specific Agencies and in consultation with the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Energy, shall use the sector partnership structure identified in the National Infrastructure Protection Plan to develop an integrated cross-sector plan to address the identified gaps.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f60da81-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f60da82-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Collaboration.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Implementation</inline>.—</heading><content>The heads of each agency identified in the plan developed under clause (ii) shall implement the plan in collaboration with the voluntary efforts of the private sector, as appropriate.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f60da83-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this subsection:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f60da84-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau>The term ‘<term>appropriate congressional committees</term>’ means—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f60da85-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f60da86-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, the Committee on Homeland Security, the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and the Committee on Science, Space and Technology of the House of Representatives.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f60da87-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>The terms ‘prepare’ and ‘preparedness’ mean the actions taken to plan, organize, equip, train, and exercise to build and sustain the capabilities necessary to prevent, protect against, mitigate the effects of, respond to, and recover from those threats that pose the greatest risk to the security of the homeland, including the prediction and notification of impending EMPs and GMDs.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f60da88-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>The term ‘<term>Sector-Specific Agency</term>’ has the meaning given that term in section 2201.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown2 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f60da89-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Rule of Construction</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Nothing in this section may be construe—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f61009a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>to affect in any manner the authority of the executive branch to implement Executive Order 13865, dated March 26, <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1824">133 STAT. 1824</page> 2019, and entitled ‘Coordinating National Resilience to Electromagnetic Pulses’, or any other authority existing on the day before the date of enactment of this subsection of any other component of the Department or any other Federal department or agency, including the authority provided to the Sector-Specific Agency specified in section 61003(c) of division F of the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t6/s121">6 U.S.C. 121 note</ref>), including the authority under section 215 of the Federal Power Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t16/s824o">16 U.S.C. 824o</ref>), and including the authority of independent agencies to be independent; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f61009b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>as diminishing or transferring any authorities vested in the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency or in the Agency prior to the date of the enactment of this subsection.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f61009c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1740/a/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Technical and conforming amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections in section 1(b) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the item relating to section 320 and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following:<?GPOvSpace 04?> <quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“Sec. 320. </designator> <label>EMP and GMD mitigation research and development and threat assessment, response, and recovery.”.<?GPOvSpace 04?></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f61009d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1740/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Consultation With Secretary of Energy in Preparation of Quadrennial Homeland Security Review</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 707 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (<ref href="/us/usc/t6/s347">6 U.S.C. 347</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f61009e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1740/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (a)(3)(A), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the Secretary of Energy,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>the Secretary of Agriculture</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f61009f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1740/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (c)(2)(B), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after review the following “<quotedText>or for purposes of the quadrennial EMP and GMD risk assessment under section 320(d)(1)(E)</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f6100a0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1740/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">National Essential Functions</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f6100a1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1740/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f6100a2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Updated operational plans</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than March 20, 2020, each agency that supports a national essential function shall prepare updated operational plans documenting the procedures and responsibilities of the agency relating to preparing for, protecting against, and mitigating the effects of EMPs and GMDs.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f6100a3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1740/c/2" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definition of national essential function</inline>.—</heading><content>In this subsection, the term “<term>national essential functions</term>” means the overarching responsibilities of the Federal Government to lead and sustain the Nation before, during, and in the aftermath of a catastrophic emergency, such as an EMP or GMD that adversely affects the performance of the Federal Government.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f6100a4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1740/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f6100a5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f6100a6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f6100a7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s195f">6 USC 195f note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Benchmarks</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than March 26, 2020, and as appropriate thereafter, the Secretary of Energy, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of Homeland Security, and, as appropriate, the private sector, may develop or update, as necessary, quantitative and voluntary benchmarks that sufficiently describe the physical characteristics of EMPs, including waveform and intensity, in a form that is useful to and can be shared with owners and operators of critical infrastructure. Nothing in this subsection shall affect the authority of the Electric Reliability Organization to develop and enforce, or the authority of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to approve, reliability standards.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f6100a8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1740/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f6100a9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f6100aa-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Pilot Test by DHS to Evaluate Engineering Approaches</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f6100ab-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1740/e/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f6100ac-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than September 22, 2020, the Secretary of Homeland Security, acting through the Under <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1825">133 STAT. 1825</page> Secretary for Science and Technology of the Department of Homeland Security, in coordination with the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the Secretary of Defense, and the Secretary of Energy, and in consultation with the private sector, as appropriate, shall develop and implement a pilot test to evaluate available engineering approaches for mitigating the effects of EMPs and GMDs on the most vulnerable critical infrastructure systems, networks, and assets.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f6100ad-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1740/e/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Briefing</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 90 days after the date on which the pilot test described in paragraph (1) is completed, the Secretary of Homeland Security, acting through the Under Secretary for Science and Technology of the Department of Homeland Security, in coordination with the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the Secretary of Defense, and the Secretary of Energy, shall jointly brief the appropriate congressional committees on the cost and effectiveness of the evaluated approaches.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f6100ae-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1740/f" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Pilot Test by DOD to Evaluate Engineering Approaches</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f6100af-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1740/f/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f6100b0-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f6100b1-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than September 22, 2020, the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Secretary of Energy, shall conduct a pilot test to evaluate engineering approaches for hardening a strategic military installation, including infrastructure that is critical to supporting that installation, against the effects of EMPs and GMDs.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f6100b2-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1740/f/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after completing the pilot test described in paragraph (1), the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report regarding the cost and effectiveness of the evaluated approaches.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f6100b3-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1740/g" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">(g) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Communications Operational Plans</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than December 21, 2020, the Secretary of Homeland Security, after holding a series of joint meetings with the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, the Secretary of Defense, the Under Secretary of Commerce for Standards and Technology, the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information, the Federal Communications Commission, and the Secretary of Transportation, shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f6100b4-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1740/g/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f6100b5-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>assessing the effects of EMPs and GMDs on critical communications infrastructure; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f6100b6-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1740/g/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f6100b7-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f6100b8-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>recommending any necessary changes to operational plans to enhance national response and recovery efforts after an EMP or GMD.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f6100b9-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1740/h" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="h">(h) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f6100ba-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s195f">6 USC 195f note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f6100bb-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1740/h/1" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The term “<term>appropriate congressional committees</term>” has the meaning given that term in subsection (d) of section 320 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002, as added by subsection (a) of this section; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f6100bc-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1740/h/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The terms “critical infrastructure”, “EMP”, and “GMD” have the meanings given such terms in section 2 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (<ref href="/us/usc/t6/s101">6 U.S.C. 101</ref>).<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1826">133 STAT. 1826</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d159904e98282" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1741" style="-uslm-lc:I658144"><num class="bold" value="1741">SEC. 1741. </num><heading>IMPROVEMENTS TO MANUFACTURING USA PROGRAM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f62d57d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" identifier="/us/pl/116/92/dA/tXVII/stB/s1741/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 34 of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t15/s278s">15 U.S.C. 278s</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y3f66a60e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658142"><num class="fontsize12" value="34">“SEC. 34. </num><heading class="fontsize12">MANUFACTURING USA.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f66a60f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f66a610-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Agency head</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘<term>agency head</term>’ means the head of any Executive agency (as defined in <ref href="/us/usc/t5/s105">section 105 of title 5, United States Code</ref>), other than the Department of Defense.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f66a611-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Regional innovation initiative</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘<term>regional innovation initiative</term>’ has the meaning given such term in section 27(f)(1) of the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 (<ref href="/us/usc/t15/s3722/f/1">15 U.S.C. 3722(f)(1)</ref>).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f66a612-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment of Manufacturing USA Program</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f66a613-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall establish within the Institute a program to be known as the ‘Manufacturing United States of America Program’ or the ‘Manufacturing USA Program’ (referred to in this section as the ‘Program’).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f66a614-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Purposes of program</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The purposes of the Program are—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f66a615-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>to improve the competitiveness of United States manufacturing and to increase the production of goods manufactured predominantly within the United States;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f66a616-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>to stimulate United States leadership in advanced manufacturing research, innovation, and technology;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f66a617-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>to facilitate the transition of innovative technologies into scalable, cost-effective, and high-performing manufacturing capabilities;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f66a618-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>to facilitate access by manufacturing enterprises to capital-intensive infrastructure, including high-performance electronics and computing, and the supply chains that enable these technologies;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f66a619-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><content>to accelerate the development of an advanced manufacturing workforce;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f66a61a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">“(F) </num><content>to facilitate peer exchange of and the documentation of best practices in addressing advanced manufacturing challenges;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f66a61b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">“(G) </num><content>to leverage non-Federal sources of support to promote a stable and sustainable business model without the need for long-term Federal funding;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f66a61c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="H">“(H) </num><content>to create and preserve jobs; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f66a61d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>to contribute to the development of regional innovation initiatives across the United States.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f66a61e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Support</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary, acting through the Director, shall carry out the purposes set forth in paragraph (2) by supporting—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f66a61f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>the Manufacturing USA Network established under subsection (b); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f66a620-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>the establishment of Manufacturing USA institutes.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f66a621-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Director</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall carry out the Program through the Director.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f66a622-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment of Manufacturing USA Network</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f66a623-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>As part of the Program, the Secretary shall establish a network of Manufacturing USA institutes.<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1827">133 STAT. 1827</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f66a624-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Designation</inline>.—</heading><content>The network established under paragraph (1) shall be known as the ‘Manufacturing United States of America Network’ or the ‘Manufacturing USA Network’ (referred to in this section as the ‘Network’).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f66a625-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Manufacturing USA Institutes</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f66a626-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of this section, a Manufacturing USA institute is an institute that—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f66a627-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>has been established by a person or group of persons to address challenges in advanced manufacturing and to assist manufacturers in retaining or expanding industrial production and jobs in the United States;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f66a628-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>has a predominant focus on a manufacturing process, novel material, enabling technology, supply chain integration methodology, or another relevant aspect of advanced manufacturing, such as nanotechnology applications, advanced ceramics, photonics and optics, composites, biobased and advanced materials, flexible hybrid technologies, tool development for microelectronics, food manufacturing, superconductors, advanced battery technologies, robotics, advanced sensors, quantum information science, supply chain water optimization, aeronautics and advanced materials, and graphene and graphene commercialization;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f66a629-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><chapeau>has the potential—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f66a62a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>to improve the competitiveness of United States manufacturing, including key advanced manufacturing technologies such as nanotechnology, advanced ceramics, photonics and optics, composites, biobased and advanced materials, flexible hybrid technologies, tool development for microelectronics, food manufacturing, superconductors, advanced battery technologies, robotics, advanced sensors, quantum information science, supply chain water optimization, aeronautics and advanced materials, and graphene and graphene commercialization;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f66a62b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>to accelerate non-Federal investment in advanced manufacturing production capacity in the United States; or</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f66a62c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>to enable the commercial application of new technologies or industry-wide manufacturing processes; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f66a62d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>includes active participation among representatives from multiple industrial entities, research universities, community colleges, and other entities as appropriate, which may include industry-led consortia, career and technical education schools, Federal laboratories, State, local, and Tribal governments, businesses, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f66a62e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Activities</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f66a62f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Required activities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of this section, a Manufacturing USA institute is also an institute that carries out the following:</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f66a630-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>Research, development, and demonstration projects, including proof-of-concept development and prototyping, to reduce the cost, time, or risk of commercializing new technologies and improvements in existing technologies, processes, products, and research and development of materials to solve precompetitive <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1828">133 STAT. 1828</page> industrial problems with economic or national security implications.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f66a631-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>Development and implementation of education, training, and workforce recruitment courses, materials, and programs addressing workforce needs through training and education programs at all appropriate education levels, including programs on applied engineering.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f66a632-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>Development of innovative methodologies and practices for supply chain integration and introduction of new technologies into supply chains, as appropriate.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f66a633-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>Outreach and engagement with small and medium-sized manufacturing enterprises, including women, minority, and veteran owned manufacturing enterprises, in addition to large manufacturing enterprises.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f66a634-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">“(v) </num><content>Development of roadmaps or leveraging of existing roadmaps with respect to technology areas being pursued by that Manufacturing USA institute that take into account the research and development undertaken at other Manufacturing USA institutes and Federal agencies with respect to such areas.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f66a635-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Permissible activities</inline>.—</heading><content>In addition to the activities set forth under subparagraph (A), a Manufacturing USA institute may carry out such other activities as may be consistent with the purposes set forth under subsection (b)(2).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f66cd46-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Additional manufacturing usa institutes</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f66cd47-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in subparagraph (C), the National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute and other manufacturing institutes formally recognized as Manufacturing USA institutes pursuant to Federal law or executive actions, or under pending interagency review for such recognition as of December 16, 2014, shall be considered Manufacturing USA institutes for purposes of this section.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f66cd48-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Network participation</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in subparagraph (C), an institute that is substantially similar to an institute described by paragraphs (1) and (2) but does not meet every element of such description and does not receive financial assistance under subsection (e) may, upon request of the institute, be recognized as a Manufacturing USA institute by the Secretary for purposes of participation in the Network.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f66cd49-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f66cd4a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Effective date.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Applicability</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Effective beginning on the date of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020, an institute shall be treated as a Manufacturing USA institute under this section and subject to subsections (b)(2), (d), and (e) in the same manner and to the same extent as such provisions apply to a Manufacturing USA institute described by paragraphs (1) and (2) if such institute—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f66cd4b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i)</num><subclause class="inline" id="y3f66cd4c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>is, as of such date of enactment, considered a Manufacturing USA institute under subparagraph (A) or recognized as a Manufacturing USA institute under subparagraph (B); and<page identifier="/us/stat/133/1829">133 STAT. 1829</page></content></subclause> <subclause class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y3f66cd4d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>as of such date of enactment, receives Federal financial assistance under subsection (e) or otherwise consistent with the purposes of this section;</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f66cd4e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>is under pending agency review for such recognition as of such date of enactment; or</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f66cd4f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>is currently funded by the Department of Energy.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y3f66cd50-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Financial Assistance to Establish and Support Manufacturing USA Institutes</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f66cd51-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Financial assistance authorized</inline>.—</heading><content>Under the Program, the Secretary and the Secretary of Energy shall, and every other agency head may, award financial assistance to a person or group of persons to assist the person or group of persons in planning, establishing, or supporting a Manufacturing USA institute.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f66cd52-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Period and renewal of awards</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f66cd53-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Initial periods</inline>.—</heading><content>An award of financial assistance under paragraph (1) shall be awarded for an initial period of not less than 5 years and not more than 7 years.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f66cd54-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Renewal of awards</inline>.—</heading><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f66cd55-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Renewal authorized</inline>.—</heading><content>An award of financial assistance under paragraph (1) may be renewed for additional periods, with each period not to exceed the duration of the initial period of the award, subject to a rigorous merit review.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f66cd56-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Consideration of performance standards</inline>.—</heading><content>In carrying out a rigorous merit review under clause (i) for renewal of an award under such clause for a Manufacturing USA institute, an agency head shall consider the extent to which the institute has made progress in meeting the standards of performance established pursuant to paragraph (5)(C).</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f66cd57-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Initial failure to meet performance standards</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>If, pursuant to a rigorous merit review under clause (i) for renewal of an award under such clause for a Manufacturing USA institute, an agency head finds that the institute does not meet the standards for performance established pursuant to paragraph (5)(C), the agency head shall—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y3f66cd58-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x3f66cd59-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Notification.</p></sidenote><content>notify the institute of any deficiencies in the performance of the institute; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y3f66cd5a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>provide the institute one year to remedy such deficiencies.</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f66cd5b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">“(iv) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Further failure to meet performance standards</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>If a Manufacturing USA institute fails to remedy a deficiency identified or to show significant improvement in performance during the 1-year period set forth under clause (iii)(II)—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y3f66cd5c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>the institute shall not be eligible for renewed award under clause (i); and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y3f66cd5d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>the agency head that conducted the review for renewal shall notify the institute of such ineligibility.</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f66cd5e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">“(v) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Continuation of existing manufacturing usa institutes</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not withstanding clauses (i) through <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1830">133 STAT. 1830</page> (iv), a Manufacturing USA institute already in existence or undergoing a renewal process prior to December 1, 2019—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y3f66cd5f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>may continue to receive support for the duration of the original funding award beginning on the date of establishment of that institute; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y3f66cd60-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>shall be eligible for renewal of that funding pursuant to clause (i).</content></subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f66cd61-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Application for financial assistance</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f66cd62-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>A person or group of persons seeking financial assistance under paragraph (1) shall submit to an agency head an application therefor at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the agency head may require.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f66cd63-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Requirements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>An application submitted under subparagraph (A) for an institute shall, at a minimum include the following:</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f66cd64-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>A description of the specific sources and amounts of non-Federal financial support for the institute on the date financial assistance is sought.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f66cd65-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>A description of the anticipated sources and amounts of non-Federal financial support during the period for which the institute could be eligible for continued Federal financial assistance under this section.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f66cd66-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Selection</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f66cd67-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Competitive, merit review</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In awarding financial assistance under paragraph (1), an agency head shall—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f66cd68-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>use a competitive, merit review process that includes review by a diverse group of individuals with relevant expertise from both the private and public sectors; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f66cd69-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>ensure that the technology focus of a Manufacturing USA institute does not substantially duplicate the technology focus of any other Manufacturing USA institute.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f66cd6a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Participation in process</inline>.—</heading><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f66cd6b-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibition on participation by political appointees</inline>.—</heading><content>The review required by subparagraph (A)(i) may not include a review by a group of individuals that includes a political appointee.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f66cd6c-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Conflict of interest policies</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each agency head shall implement a conflict of interest policy that—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y3f66cd6d-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>ensures public transparency and accountability in the process used under subparagraph (A)(i); and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y3f66cd6e-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>requires full disclosure of any real or potential conflicts of interest on the parts of individuals that participate in the process used under subparagraph (A)(i).</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f66cd6f-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definition of political appointee</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of this subparagraph, the term ‘<term>political appointee</term>’ has the meaning given such term in <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s714/h">section 714(h) of title 38, United States Code</ref>.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y3f66cd70-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Considerations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In selecting a person or group of persons who submitted an application to an agency head <page identifier="/us/stat/133/1831">133 STAT. 1831</page> under paragraph (3) for an award of financial assistance under paragraph (1) for a Manufacturing USA institute, the agency head shall consider, at a minimum, the following:</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f66cd71-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>The potential of the Manufacturing USA institute to advance domestic manufacturing and the likelihood of economic impact, including the creation or preservation of jobs, in the predominant focus areas of the institute.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f66cd72-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>The commitment of continued financial support, advice, participation, and other contributions from non-Federal sources, to provide leverage and resources to promote a stable and sustainable business model.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f66cd73-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>Whether the financial support provided to the Manufacturing USA institute from non-Federal sources exceeds the requested Federal financial assistance.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f66cd74-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>How the Manufacturing USA institute will increase the non-Federal investment in advanced manufacturing research in the United States.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f66cd75-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">“(v) </num><content>How the Manufacturing USA institute will engage with small and medium-sized manufacturing enterprises to improve the capacity of such enterprises to commercialize new processes and technologies and to improve the domestic supply chain.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f66cd76-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="vi">“(vi) </num><content>How the Manufacturing USA institute will carry out educational and workforce activities that meet industrial needs related to the predominant focus areas of the institute.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f66cd77-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="vii">“(vii) </num><content>How the Manufacturing USA institute will advance economic competitiveness and generate substantial benefits to the Nation that extend beyond the direct return to participants in the Program.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f66cd78-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="viii">“(viii) </num><content>Whether the predominant focus of the Manufacturing USA institute is a manufacturing process, novel material, enabling technology, supply chain integration methodology, or other relevant aspect of advanced manufacturing that has not already been commercialized, marketed, distributed, or sold by another entity.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f66cd79-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ix">“(ix) </num><content>How the Manufacturing USA institute will strengthen and leverage the industrial, research, entrepreneurship, and other assets of a region.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y3f66cd7a-e81e-11f0-bc57-ad3ac4b1618c" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="x">“(x) </num>